Facilities and Operations Manager - University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd
Facilities and Operations Manager - University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd

Facilities and Operations Manager - University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd

Full-Time No home office possible
U

University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd

Full Time

Permanent

Closing Date: 2nd February 2026

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team at a prestigious organisation, helping us to create commercial impact? University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd is seeking a proactive Facilities and Operations Manager to lead site operations, compliance, and customer service for our dynamic community of research companies at Birmingham Research Park.

What you’ll do

  • Work on site, overseeing day-to-day facilities and front-of-house services
  • Lead on planned and reactive maintenance services to ensure a safe and efficient environment
  • Take accountability for site health, safety, and compliances
  • Manage budgets, supplier contracts, and sustainability initiatives
  • Deliver exceptional customer experience for tenants and visitors
  • What we’re looking for:

  • Experience in managing teams and facilities operations
  • Strong knowledge of compliance, planned maintenance, and risk management
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • IOSH or equivalent (training available)
  • IT proficiency and an ability to manage budgets effectively
  • To be considered for this full-time site-based role, you will need to show us that you can work flexibly within a diverse operational team to deliver a high-quality service to customers. Ideally you will have previous experience of supporting staff wellbeing and personal development.

    We will also expect evidence of a range of facilities and maintenance experience, knowledge of the relevant legislative requirements and their application, with the ability to communicate clearly on technical issues, with audiences of other specialists, or non-specialists.

    It is also important that you are a strong team player with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to maintain accurate and up to date records.

    UoB Enterprise is based in a highly stimulating working entrepreneurial environment located on the vibrant Birmingham Research Park in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The employment package includes a salary in the range of Β£36,500-42,250 pa, depending on experience, plus a bonus of up to 15% pa (half based on company performance, and half based on individual performance).

    Additional details about the University of Birmingham and UoB Enterprise can be found at:

    and

    To see the full job description please click here:

    If you are interested in applying for this Facilities and Operations Manager post please email a 2 page CV, plus details of at least two references, together with a 1 page covering letter explaining why you would like to work for University of Birmingham Enterprise and showing how you meet the above job criteria to:

    U

    Contact Detail:

    University of Birmingham Recruiting Team

    Facilities and Operations Manager - University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd
    University of Birmingham

    Land your dream job quicker with Premium

    You’re marked as a top applicant with our partner companies
    Individual CV and cover letter feedback including tailoring to specific job roles
    Be among the first applications for new jobs with our AI application
    1:1 support and career advice from our career coaches
    Go Premium

    Money-back if you don't land a job in 6-months

    U
    Similar positions in other companies
    UK’s top job board for Gen Z
    discover-jobs-cta
    Discover now
    >