Department Facilities Management Location City South Campus Salary £28,287 to £32,006per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 03 June 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 17 June 2026 Reference E726018
Please note: Transitional pay points within Grade C will be removed from 01 August 2026. Appointments made on or after this date will be to the relevant substantive pay point within the grade. Where an appointment is made to a transitional pay point before 01 August 2026, salary will automatically move to the relevant substantive pay point within the grade from 01 August 2026.
Role Summary
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Facilities Supervisor to provide a front-line operational service across the University estate. You will supervise a team of Facilities Assistants, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while delivering an excellent service to staff, students, visitors, and contractors.
Key responsibilities include coordinating daily workloads, supporting team performance and development, monitoring health and safety compliance, overseeing contractor activities, carrying out building inspections, responding to incidents, and supporting University events and operational projects. You will also work closely with Facilities and Estates colleagues to ensure services are delivered efficiently and effectively across campus.
Qualifications
* Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
* Full UK Driving Licence or working towards.
* Experience in a similar facilities, estates, operations, or supervisory role.
* Experience working in a customer service-focused environment.
* Relevant training, qualifications, or practical experience in manual handling.
* Good understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to the role.
* Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email systems.
* Experience using Facilities Management systems, helpdesk software, or similar portals.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
* Ability to organise workloads, prioritise tasks, and support a team effectively.
* Flexible approach to working hours, including supporting incidents, emergencies, and key University events when required.
Benefits
* Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
* Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
* Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
* Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
This role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
Disability Confident Employer
Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
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