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Global University Systems is an international education group, empowering students to transform their lives through education.We believe that education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital first learning. We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificate, degree and post-graduate level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success. Our world-leading network of institutions powers the upskilling of our students worldwide.

Over the years, we have developed, acquired and partnered with a diverse portfolio of institutions. We currently educate over 115,000 students across 30 institutions worldwide and 630,000+ digital learners and we have ambition to continue to grow and innovate across the sector.

What is the opportunity

As part of the continued development of the group we are implementing a new Operating Model and setting up central service departments. These teams will support our institutions by enabling them to focus on providing our students with the best education experiences and, will also enable GUS to benefit from economies of scale through centres of excellence.

The Building Manager has primary responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day management of their buildings, ensuring that the numerous and varied users find our buildings both welcoming and fit for purpose. They will also manage service contracts, ensuring all relevant policies & procedures are implemented and be the point of contact for all users relating to the building and facilities, ensuring that a compliant, safe, healthy and comfortable environment is provided.

Your role will focus on the following areas:

• Liaison and relationships
• Customer Service / Support
• Compliance
• Organisation
• Requirements

Qualifications/Education

Management qualification or experience at management level in FM or building services.

Experience

• Successful experience of managing partnerships and 3rd party stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a facilities environment
• Experience of providing a high standard of customer care
• Experience of managing PPMs and contractors
• Experience of maintaining accurate statutory compliance and building files/asset records
• Planning and co-ordinating workloads
• Experience of building security and safety regimes and business continuity

Knowledge & Skills

• A track record of effective stakeholder management.
• Supplier relationship management and contract management
• The ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to building users
• Demonstrable record of strong FM service delivery management and continual improvement.
• Good understanding of Soft and Hard FM services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and proven administrative ability
• High level of IT literacy, including use Microsoft Office suite
• Strong working knowledge and experience of Health & Safety regulations
• Strong working knowledge and experience in BMS
• Report writing skills

We offer a competitive annual leave entitlement, a hybrid working policy which allows a healthy work-life balance, competitive pay & employee benefits, varied learning and development opportunities and a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Global University Systems (GUS) is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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