The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings, and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our U.K sites.
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager with excellent management skills to manage internal resources and third-party providers undertaking cleaning operations, building attendance services, reception services and a range of cleaning activities in all academic and administrative buildings across our U.K campus.
The successful candidate will supervise the Domestic Services cleaning team, training and developing direct reports to ensure that they are supported to deliver a high-quality service. Other duties include reviewing staff structures, the recruitment and selection of the team and conducting service and Health and Safety audits to ensure the department remains compliant to university policies and associated legislation.
Candidates should hold an HNC/D in a relevant subject or have an equivalent qualification plus relevant formal training with experience in a similar or related role or have a proven record of extensive relevant work experience demonstrating practical and theoretical knowledge in a Domestic Services environment. It is also essential that you have proven experience of managing, motivating, engaging, recognising, empowering, and communicating effectively with large complex teams. Due to the frequency with which candidates will be required to drive around and between University sites a valid driving licence is essential for this post.
Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.
This post is offered on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.
The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
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Please quote Ref.NHE/464424
Informal enquiries may be addressed to David Butler, email dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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