Deputy Facilities Manager (Trades) - AD2575MR

Start: As soon as possible

Due to growth and development within the Unit, we are looking to appoint a Deputy Facilities Manager (Trades). This is a new post and the postholder will be required to support and deputise for the Facilities Manager (Trades) as required in addition to having a subset of individual responsibilities of their own which will be assigned by Facilities Manager (Trades)

You will have experience of managing a multi-disciplinary trades team and must demonstrate the ability to work at a strategic and operational level using your knowledge and experience of current construction related legislation and practice.  You will have a key leadership role in the delivery and management of the service, and you will also be key in driving continuous improvement and the management of a high performing and well- motivated team.

Essential skills include those of leadership and teambuilding; proven and strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.  You should have a good understanding of construction and health and safety practice/legislation to include CDM 2015. You should have the ability to respond in a composed and constructive manner to ensure desired outcomes. 

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars.  The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

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