CMS Facilities Manager - Permanent
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us
The Centre for Mathematical Sciences (CMS) is located to the west of the city and was built in the early 2000s. It includes the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS), the Betty and Gordon Moore Library (BGML) building and the Isaac Newton Institute (INI).
About the Role
The Facilities Manager is a key role within the CMS and you will be responsible for the provision of a range of services across the CMS including reception, custodial and maintenance services. You will take a leadership role in Health and Safety, the University Green Impact agenda as well as energy management for the site. You will be the main liaison with the central Estates Management Division and leading a team of 11, you will also be responsible for overseeing a significant budget for the provision of facilities services.
About You
You will have responsibility to ensure that the 9 buildings that comprise the Centre for Mathematical Sciences and associated services are fit for purpose and provide the correct level of support for the Faculty's teaching and research activity. You will also have outstanding interpersonal skills and a willingness to engage with site users to develop and continually improve services. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, or have significant recent experience and substantial line management experience as well as a strong customer service ethos.
You will have:
proven experience of contract negotiation, managing projects, financial management and supervising building/maintenance contractors.
excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deliver multiple projects to agreed timescales and with a high degree of initiative.
sound knowledge of building services and of health and safety legislation and practice.
qualifications in facilities management, food safety & hygiene and health & safety are all desirable. A willingness to be on call out of hours is required to fulfil this role successfully.
How to apply:
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
On the online form you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details of two referees should be included; please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.
The closing date for this position is 10 April 2023.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Informal enquiries or requests to arrange a site visit and find our more information may be directed to Rachel Plunkett, Business and Operations Manager - email damtpsec@maths.cam.ac.uk
We will be reviewing applications for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may call you for a tour of the site and meetings with the team, or an interview, before the closing date.
Please quote reference LO35894 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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