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 Monday- Friday on a flexible basis between the hours of 6.45am -21.30pm. There will also be the occasional requirement to work a weekend to cover out-of-hours events.
About you:
We are seeking a Deputy House Services Manager to manage all aspects of House Services operational remit. This role will manage strategic impacts and implementation of the House Services operation supporting the House Services Manager along with other stakeholders and colleagues as required.
Applicants are required to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to support and contribute towards the overall Campus Services strategic development and performance plans applicable to the role.
You must show an understanding of budget and financial responsibilities within Higher Education including stock and cost control. In addition, you must have knowledge and experience of budget responsibility within a similar role.
You 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.
Candidates should also have the ability to manage and prioritise their own workload and possess effective written and verbal communication skills to the needs of the role. You will possess a professional qualification in facilities management and/or demonstratable professional skills and knowledge gained through relevant industry experience.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunity 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.talent@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Angela Chant
Email: angela.chant@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@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.
