Facilities Supervisor

Job reference number: 203-26

Term: Fixed term (6 months)

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 22 September 2026

Interview date: Thursday 1 October

Salary: Grade 6, £35,381 - £39,107 per annum plus Shift Allowance of £4,886 per annum.

Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade.

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Facilities Supervisor to join our Estates & Facilities team. As a Facilities Supervisor, you will lead the facilities team during your shift, overseeing operational activities, coordinating room setups, managing service requests, and maintaining high standards of safety, security, and housekeeping across the campus. You will act as Duty Manager outside regular office hours, responding to incidents and emergencies while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will have experience supervising teams or operational processes within a facilities, security, or customer service environment. You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be confident using systems such as Outlook, and demonstrate the ability to remain calm under pressure and make informed decisions in emergency situations. Manual handling training is essential, while First Aid, Fire Marshal, or Health & Safety qualifications are advantageous.

This full-time role operates on a shift rota, including some evenings and weekends, with an additional shift allowance payable. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 6 months and is immediately available.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs

To apply, please complete our:

1. Application form, and
2. Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website)

and submit in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk

CVs without an application form will not be accepted.

Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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