Faculty Facilities Manager for the Business School
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have experience of working successfully in a complex facilities management environment? Are you able to build and develop effective partnerships with key senior stakeholders to balance the strategic and operations plans for the Faculty and Facilities Management (FM) service on a wider level?
This role will be of interest to you if you are a Facilities professional with experience of managing complex environments and are looking for that next challenge. The University is a unique environment and presents a real opportunity for you to broaden your experience and support the delivery of world-class teaching and research.
Reporting to the Faculty Operations Director/Manager (FODM) with an informal link to a Senior Manager in the Facilities Directorate, you will be responsible for the delivery of an integrated FM service to the Faculty on a day-to-day basis. The role itself operates as the main liaison point and conduit between the FM service providers from within the Facilities Directorate (FD) and the Faculty, understanding and reconciling the complexity between each one.
The focus of the role is managing facilities for, and within the Faculty that are balanced to meet both the requirements of the Faculty and align with the relevant University-wide strategies e.g. Net Zero, Curriculum Redefined, Campus Re-imagined, Digital Transformation.
You will be a leader and work with FD service providers to ensure that all facilities are fit for purpose, well-maintained and fully compliant with all statutory requirements, working in close partnership with Faculty Operations Directors/ Managers, FD Service Managers, Technical Services Managers, and other senior members of the FD.
The role is also crucial in providing support activity around the delivery of relevant capital projects including refurbishment projects, capital maintenance and minor works.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Sarah Verbickas, Faculty Operations Manager
Email: s.l.verbickas@leeds.ac.uk
Location: Leeds - Main CampusFaculty/Service: Faculty of Business
School/Institute: Facilities (LUBS)
Category: Professional & Managerial
Grade: Grade 8
Salary: £44,414 to £52,841 p.a.
Working Time: 100% - We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Ongoing
Release Date: Friday 28 April 2023
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 May 2023
Reference: BUSFC1000
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Faculty Facilities Manager for the Business School roles across University of Leeds's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,414 - £52,841 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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