About the role
House Services employs over 400 colleagues, with the aim of providing the highest standards in cleaning, portering and associated services, across the University Academic, Teaching and Learning Estate. This role is 35 hours a week, 06:45-14:45, Monday- Friday. There will also be the occasional requirement to work a weekend to cover out-of-hours events.
About you
To assist the House Services Cluster Manager with the daily operational management of the House Services team, we are looking to hire a motivated and appropriately skilled professional. The applicants are required to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to lead, plan, guide, support and oversee the delivery of workplace cleaning, portering and associated services. The applicants will be in charge of organising the delivery of first-rate facilities management and customer service.
To inspire and assist others in consistently meeting the necessary standards, applicants must also be able to demonstrate their understanding of how to lead by example. They must also make sure that all supervisory guidance is supported by empathy, understanding, and encouragement for both their team and each individual member.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate their suitability through an understanding of the role requirements, preferably gained through relevant experience. They should also be confident using IT software for administration, day-to-day planning, and reporting purposes.
Along with having strong written and verbal communication skills that meet the requirements of the position, applicants should also be able to prioritise and manage their own workload. Applicants will have a facilities management professional qualification and/or a track record of proven professional abilities and knowledge from prior relevant industrial experience.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Lee Gouldbourn / Angela Chant
Email: lee.gouldbourn@manchester.ac.uk or angela.chant@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
