Asset Officer

About this role

The University is seeking applicants with an interest in asset management; this is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Estates professionals in delivering outstanding maintenance; building alterations; and improvement projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the Estates team deliver maintenance/inspection regimes and supporting the management of assets across our campuses, including opportunities to be involved and assist with the development of the asset lifecycle programme.

The University has a diverse mix of buildings, of various ages and no day will be the same with this role, the varying nature of our installations and systems will be an exciting challenge.

About you

The University is seeking applicants with experience within Facilities Management, ideally with a maintenance bias. Experience of managing assets or setting up maintenance regimes would be perfect.

On some occasions it may be necessary to prepare process maps or mark-ups for external contractors or internal stakeholders. Both verbal and written communication skills will be important, with the ability to both interpret and explain complex information.

You’ll be supporting the entire Estates portfolio for maintenance and asset management and engineers and surveyors who are responsible for their own portfolios.

Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus, however there could be activities as part of this role at any of our Campuses.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South-West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Richard Kimber by email: Richard2.Kimber@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus, during August. So please let us know of any unavailability in the application process.

This is a full-time, permanent post

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

This role is campus based for a minimum of 3 days per week.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity, please complete our application form as soon as possible.

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