Building Services Manager - HLRI

Are you ready to lead a building team at the forefront of biomedical research? Cambridge University's VPD Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) is seeking a dedicated Building Services Manager to oversee our state-of-the-art building on the biomedical campus.

As part of the HLRI team within the Department of Medicine, you'll contribute to our mission of advancing global heart and lung health. With 400 staff members, our institute is committed to delivering impactful research to combat cardiovascular and respiratory diseases worldwide. The impressive sustainable building contains laboratories, a Clinical Research Facility (CRF), office space and an assortment of seminar and conference rooms. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the Institutes facilities. You will oversee a diverse range of building services, including HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety and more. Your primary objective will be to lead a team and create a safe, comfortable and efficient environment for staff and students.

Your role involves effective delegation, decision-making, and motivation of both building and laboratory teams. You'll ensure seamless delivery of core facility services, serving as the primary point of contact for problem resolution, equipment management, and stakeholder communication. Upholding our inclusive ethos, you'll embody and promote supportive leadership within the team.

For informal enquiries regarding this post, please contact Ruth Berriman rb2091@cam.ac.uk.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 8th May 2024

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RC41343 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.

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