Overview
This full time post -36.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7) – will be based across both Exeter campuses.
We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Facilities Operations Manager (Cleaning) to join our team to deliver Facilities Operations in Cleaning. Delivering service excellence is a critical part of the role so experience of managing people, standards and HR processes is essential. Excellent planning and organising skills are also an essential part of the role as is communication and problem solving.
The successful candidate will manage a team of Assistant Facilities Managers in a combination of both academic and residential areas and support university and non-university events throughout the year. This is a demanding but fulfilling role to ensure the cleaning of all university managed spaces across both Exeter campuses reflects the reputation of the university and the expectations of our students, staff and external visitors. The post holder will work alongside the other Facilities Operations Manager on all cleaning aspects for the university and will be managed by the Senior Facilities Operations Manager.
This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to be exposed to many new facets of facility management, liaison and support multiple stakeholders, both externally and internally, event management support of Graduations, Open Days, Fresher’s Fairs and Event Exeter business and much more.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Responsibilities
* Manage a team of Assistant Facilities Managers in academic and residential areas.
* Support university and non-university events throughout the year.
* Ensure the cleaning of all university managed spaces across both Exeter campuses.
* Work alongside the other Facilities Operations Manager on all cleaning aspects for the university.
* Be managed by the Senior Facilities Operations Manager.
* Contribute to facility management, liaison, stakeholder support, and event management activities (Graduations, Open Days, Fresher’s Fairs, Event Exeter).
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience of managing people, standards and HR processes is essential.
* Excellent planning and organising skills.
* Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
About the University
The University of Exeter is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is in the top 200 worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Rankings 2024). We are committed to inclusion and equality and to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community thrive.
Benefits
* 41 days leave per year
* Options for flexible working
* Numerous discounts at leading retailers
* Onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
* Sector-leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
* Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall
Contact for further information
For further information and an informal discussion, please contact Aurelia Taylor, A.Galicka-Beling@exeter.ac.uk, phone number 01392 725804
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