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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.
In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.
With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.
Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities Management (E&FM) are responsible for the management and day-to-day running of the University estate and ensures essential services are in place for all who work, study and visit Glasgow Caledonian University. E&FM are also responsible for the strategic planning and transformation of the University estate to a modern, responsive and sustainable built environment that enhances student, staff and visitor experience and host community experience- enabling the University to perform its core purpose of delivering high-quality Learning & Teaching.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager (Hard Services) to join the E&FM Directorate on a 1.0 FTE basis who has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and who possesses the relevant Hard FM and Maintenance Management experience. Strong leadership skills will be essential as you will be managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels along with competing demands. The role holder will have the ability to work on their own initiative, as well as a team environment.
Working closely with the Head of Asset Management and the Senior Facilities Manager (Maintenance Projects), this role requires 5 days a week on-site presence to lead and manage the facilities management and operational maintenance needs of the Glasgow campus in particular, but with occasional travel to the London campus. The operational maintenance could be reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, statutory and compliance related maintenance and could be multi-disciplinary involving either architectural, mechanical or electrical disciplines.
In addition, there is a significant amount of ‘backlog maintenance’ which have built up and this is a critical role to address the backlog of maintenance issues.
The postholder will be responsible for dealing with the University’s day-to-day maintenance needs and any maintenance issues which arise and is a role that is focused on operational maintenance.
The postholder will have Line Management responsibilities and is required to have a degree qualification (or equivalent) in a related field.
Experience of working in a similar role in a Higher Education environment would be advantageous.
For further details on this post or for an informal, confidential conversation please contact Alan Chim, Head of Asset Management at Glasgow Caledonian University at alan.chim@gcu.ac.uk
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.
Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.
The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.
As a Disability Confident ‘Committed’ employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident ‘Committed’ level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.
The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.
Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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