Location: Dalton Cumbria Facility, Westlakes Science and Technology Park, near Whitehaven, Cumbria. The facility is geographically separate from the University’s main Manchester campus.
The DCF Building and Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, secure and effective operation of the Dalton Cumbria Facility, overseeing the people, infrastructure and operational arrangements that support its research activities.
You will lead and develop the local operational team, with responsibility for facilities, infrastructure, contractors, budgets, health and safety, compliance, business continuity and operational improvement. Working with researchers, technical teams, University services and external partners, you will create the well-managed environment needed to deliver specialist research and support the facility’s continued development.
Working arrangements: This is a predominantly site-based role, reflecting its operational responsibilities. Some flexibility for occasional hybrid working may be available, subject to operational requirements.
What you will get in return
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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Contact Details:
The University of Manchester Recruitment Team
