Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
3 July 2025
Ongoing
29,912
The College
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a worldwide community of inspiring health professionals working together to advance the profession and improve patient care. Together we’re a force for good, determined to make a positive difference, and passionate about speaking up for the profession.
Our community is made up of the expertise and experience of our 15,000+ outstanding, hardworking members, supported by over 120 College staff. Together, our clinicians, all of whom give their time freely to the work of the College, and staff are committed to providing an innovative, relevant and inspiring programme of activity across the College, with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient safety.
With care and compassion at our core, our work is guided by our values of inclusivity, integrity, community, innovation, and inspiration, and we are committed to living these values and behaviours through the way we work and interact with each other.
The role
The post holder will support the Facilities Manager with the daily management of 232–242 St Vincent Street and 19 Blythswood Square buildings. The post holder is responsible for the supervision and daily task management of a team comprised of facilities officers, reception and a domestic cleaning team. This is to support daily College activity of internal and external events and to support College staff.
This is a hands-on and client facing role, requiring diplomacy, a high degree of dynamism, flexibility and innovation while working with the teams and carrying out supervisory management to ensure our College stakeholders and customer’s expectations are met in full.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the Facilities Manager in the planning and execution of all aspects of service delivery within both buildings and to ensure that health and safety and service delivery are not compromised.
The Facilities Supervisor will deputise for the Facilities Manager in their absence and ensure a high standard of support to College staff is maintained. The post holder is required to uphold the College's values and behaviours, leading by example in setting the highest standards while working with each of the three teams to deliver a consistently high- quality service within set budgetary parameters.
Due to the timing of events, the post holder will at times be required to work early mornings, evenings and weekends subject to the requirements of the business. A flexible approach to the role is required.
Knowledge, experience and skill set required
* Hold a level 3 award, certificate and diploma in Facilities Management or be willing to work towards this.
* NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent qualification or be willing to work towards this.
* Experience of supervisory management in Facilities.
* Customer orientated with strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to use initiative and adapt readily to change, often at short notice.
* Strong administrative skills, including IT, coupled with excellent organisational and record keeping skills.
* Able to meet deadlines and prioritise workload while delegating appropriately to all members of the facilities team.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
* Ability to work independently and problem solve when the need arises.
As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:
* 40 days holiday
* Life Assurance Benefit
* Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
* Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
Successful candidates will have the requisite ability and experience to meet the specific requirements of the post. If you believe you have the skills then apply by submitting your CV, with a covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form below.
The closing date is Thursday 3 July 2025 at 17.00. However, we will assess applications as they are received and interviews will take place w/c 7 July.
Download the job description and EDI monitoring form below.
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