Facilities and Safety Manager Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
The Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, is a thriving, friendly and dynamic community of staff and students, dedicated to the pursuit of world-class research, teaching and learning, and driven by curiosity, quality, collaboration and innovation. We offer a welcoming work environment where you can feel valued, encouraged to develop, and supported to achieve your full potential.
We are looking to recruit a Facilities and Safety Manager to join our friendly and dynamic operations team. The Facilities and Safety Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of highly serviced research facilities, and the management of a skilled support staff team enabling research and teaching activities in the Department. This includes the smooth operation of general building services, in conjunction with the Estates Division, the provision of specialised research infrastructure in combination with external contractors, and the management of Health and Safety by supporting and advising the Head of Department (HoD).
The technical support team covers a range of grades and specialist work areas, from cleaning and general building maintenance, to teaching laboratories and specialist imaging facilities. The Facilities and Safety Manager leads this team by setting the culture, managing workloads, coordinating activities, recruiting, reviewing and developing staff.
Cambridge is a world-leading University and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team. Alongside a competitive salary and 36 days of annual leave per annum, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services including discounts on shopping, health care, financial services, and public transport.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Team ([email protected]).
Please quote reference PL35971 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
