Are you ready to lead transformative change in a dynamic campus environment?
We have an exciting opportunity to bring transformational change and development and we’re looking for a highly skilled and proactive technical specialist to lead our Facilities and Security systems across the University’s campuses. This is a key role within the Facilities Services Directorate, responsible for the configuration, operation and continuous development of our digital platforms including SALTO & ASSA ABLOY access control, CCTV systems, CAFM/PPM systems and wider building data environments.
You will act as a hands on technical lead for system performance, data integrity, compliance, automation, workflow optimisation and digital transformation within Facilities. Working across multi services and you’ll ensure systems are reliable, compliant and delivering the insight needed for operational excellence.
What you’ll bring:
- Strong technical experience with access control, CCTV or digital FM systems
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Experience configuring systems, managing data workflows and supporting upgrades
- Ability to collaborate across multiple service areas and communicate technical issues clearly
- A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with strong organisational capability
The successful person will need to undertake an enhanced DBS
This is a fully on site campus role due to the nature of 24/7 operational support required.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our , a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based , which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
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Facilities And Security Systems Manager - Uecs in Colchester employer: University of Essex
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