We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a House Services Supervisor. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of highquality facilities services within the Directorate of Estates and Facilities. You will supervise a House Services team to ensure excellent standards of cleaning, hygiene, facilities management and customer service across campus, working within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
This is a parttime (25 hours per week), permanent role, based on the University’s Oxford Road campus.
You will be responsible for:
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Supervising the daytoday activities of the House Services team, ensuring service standards are maintained
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Supporting staff management, guidance and performance in line with University policies and best practice
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Assisting with stock control, equipment management and operational reporting
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Supporting delivery of events and outofhours activities across campus
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Promoting and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, equality, and environmental sustainability practices
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria :
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Relevant experience in facilities, cleaning or operational service environments
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including working with diverse groups
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Ability to supervise staff and support effective team working
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Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
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A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service
Desirable Criteria :
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Awareness of Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Information Governance principles
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Awareness of environmental sustainability in workplace operations
We value transferable skills, reliability and a positive, customerfocused approach as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
Generous employer pension contribution
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure (pro rata)
Access to staff benefits including the Purple Place discount platform
For more information, please see
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/.
You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working here:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Angela Chant
Email Address: [email protected]
General enquiries and administrative support
[email protected]
Technical and job portal support
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
