Head of Facilities - London, United Kingdom - University of West London

University of West London

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The University

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as "regularly among the top-performing universities" and proving that "it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities".

University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department

The Property Services department is a customer-led service provider of facilities management, capital projects and real estate advice to the university, responsible for coordination and liaison with and delivery on behalf of our Board of Governors, University Executive, Schools and Departments but also local neighbours and community organisations.

We strive to provide a professional service to all parties with student experience at the core of our day-to-day activities

The Role

The post-holder will be responsible for the management of an effective, professionally driven, and high-quality Facilities Management function, in accordance with the needs of the University and under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Property Services.

The focus of the role is in managing and monitoring the progress of works relating specifically to compliance and reactive works in both the Hard and Soft Facilities Management functions across all UWL sites.

The role requires a versatile, hands on, dynamic and proactive individual who thrives in an active, challenging, and customer-facing professional environment.

The duties include monitoring and guiding the progress of works within the department, including working closely with the university Total Facilities Management Provider (TFM) on their planned preventative maintenance programme, compliance testing, asset replacement programme, Facilities and Capital Project completion, handover, and transition to business as usual, whilst ensuring statutory and University standards are met.

You will ensure that customer focused, cost-effective and consistent services are provided across all the university buildings.

The Person

How to Apply
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 17th April.

Additional Information
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.