Facilities Manager

• Lead and develop the Facilities and Housekeeping teams, ensuring effective recruitment, retention, and performance management
• Oversee the delivery of maintenance, safety, and compliance programs, ensuring properties meet all statutory and safety standards
• Ensure rapid response to issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence
• Manage budgets, property projects, and future capital expenditure to deliver services on time and within budget
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, security, and external presentation of all properties
• Support the implementation of health and safety policies, ensuring all assessments, testing, and reporting are completed on schedule
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver an excellent and safe resident experience
• Promote sustainability initiatives and encourage the team to contribute to achieving environmental targets

• Strong people management experience with proven ability to lead and develop diverse, multi-site teams
• Experience in facilities management with a strong grasp of maintenance operations
• Sound understanding of compliance and health and safety management systems
• Technical knowledge of M&E operations and CAFM systems
• A practical approach to problem-solving and innovation, encouraging your team to challenge the ordinary and stay on point every day
• Professional qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH are essential
• IWFM membership or a degree in Facilities Management desirable

IWFM membership or a degree in Facilities Management

• A performance-related bonus paid twice a year
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days and earn up to 5 additional days for long service (FTE equivalent)
• A generous pension scheme where contributions between 4% and 11% depending on how much you save
• Life assurance worth 4 times your salary
• Share save scheme giving you access to purchase Unite Students shares at a discounted rate
• Enhanced Family Leave - including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Medicash (Health Cash Plan) - access to claim back the cost of routine medical care, such as dental, optical, physio, etc.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to ensure that you’re supported as much as possible when you need it
• Free volunteering day per year to make a difference
• Access to our online platform that provides access to a range of retail and hospitality services at a discounted premium
• 20% student rent at any of our direct let properties for your children, siblings, their children, or any student that depends on you