Facilities Manager - Soft FM

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.

• University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department

The Property Services department is a customer-led service provider of facilities management, capital projects and real estate advice to the university, responsible for coordination and liaison with and delivery on behalf of our Board of Governors, University Executives, Schools and Departments but also local neighbours and community organisations. We strive to provide a professional service to all parties with student experience at the core of our day-to-day activities.

The Role

The role will assist and support the Operations Manager in the management of an effective, professionally driven, and high-quality function, in accordance with the needs of the University. In addition, the post holder will support in delivering an effective contract management of all soft facilities services across all UWL sites, ensuring the estate is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. The post holder will be a key member in managing the service delivery, maintaining end-user expectations, and meeting their needs for facilities and estates support, working with our total Facilities Management provider and UWL Catering provider.

The Person

The successful candidate will have a management qualification or equivalent experience at management level, excellent IT Skills, experience in working with external contractors to deliver pre-defined works and strong working knowledge of Facilities related Health & Safety legislation.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Additional Information

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

We will intermittently review the applications, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.