Head of Facilities Management and Housekeeping Services – overseeing Estates & Facilities services across the Canterbury, Medway and Tunbridge Wells Campuses.
Reporting to the Director, Facilities and Commercial Services, you will be accountable for ensuring optimal physical operations of buildings and services to students, staff and visitors, and for managing Housekeeping and Waste Services across the university.
Key responsibilities include gaining comprehensive knowledge of campus buildings and controls, ensuring best-value and sustainable performance, managing waste figures and housekeeping teams, maintaining ISO14001 environmental standards, supporting Open Days and university events, and coordinating with outsourced housekeeping at Medway and Tunbridge Wells.
Who are we looking for?
Experienced senior Facilities or Commercial manager with excellent communication skills and strong problem‑solving abilities. Must be able to build effective relationships across the university, manage a varied workload, and work flexibly across campuses.
How will you work?
Flexible working arrangements are supported wherever possible. Campus attendance will vary, with an even balance between on‑campus and off‑campus time, depending on service requirements.
Canterbury‑based with regular travel to Medway and Tunbridge Wells.
Benefits of Working at CCCU
Competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlements (including eight bank/public holidays and discretionary days over Christmas), occupational pension scheme, access to university facilities such as the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and diversity.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 26 January 2026
Closing date for applications: 8 February 2026
Interviews: w/c 16 February 2026
Send an online application to the university website. Include a covering letter and CV. No agencies. Quote reference number REQ06024.
Email inquiries: Geoff.Marsh@canterbury.ac.uk
Additional information
We welcome fresh perspectives and new voices. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and can thrive.
Employment Visa Clarification
According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position may not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the university’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
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