Senior Facilities Manager

Job Description

Estates & Campus ServicesThe University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is one of the countrys largest modern universities and aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the West of Scotland, and beyond. UWS has a distinctive multicampus portfolio, with campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, London and Paisley.A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Campus Services for a Senior Facilities Manager to join the Campus Services team. Based in Paisley, the post has a multi-campus remit and will support the Head of Campus Services in the delivery of Campus and FacilitiesManagement.The postholder will provide support and professional advice to the Head of Campus Services and other senior colleagues as appropriate, on matters relating to Campus & Facilities Management including Security, Cleaning Services, Helpdesk Management, SpaceManagement, Financial Management and Staff Management.The successful candidate should have the following:

• Degree or relevant qualification in an administrative or business-related discipline or equivalent experience within a facilities management environment
• Full current driving licence
• Significant experience of an HE environment or equivalent experience within a complex environment.
• Budgetary and financial management experience
• Experience of line management of staff.
• Experience of facilities management functions including CAFM systems and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience of managing change in a complex environment, including the ability to initiate and manage change.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills to deliver effectiveness and efficiency, including key human resource skills will be required in areas of recruitment, career development, performance management, coaching and mentoring
• Ability to motivate, encourage and empower staff members.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to handle competing priorities.
• Effective developer of relationship management with both internal and external stakeholders
• Leadership skills and capable of establishing high level effective relationships across the University and with a range of external organisations.
• Able to establish a high level of credibility with the academic community and with external stakeholders.
• Broad understanding of emerging trends and innovative approaches to deliver enhanced customer services to key customer groups, with an excellent knowledge of HE working environments
• Ability to identify opportunities and build strong long-lasting relationships

ABOUT USUWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universitiesworldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings).University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotlands largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leadingprovider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industriesand businesses.With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key rolein a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 19.3% employers pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities

Closing Date: Monday 20th February 2023Interview Date: Tuesday 28th February 2023The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

Keyskills :
BudgetingFacilities ManagementManagement Skills