Maintenance Manager *Do not apply to the role if your experience is exclusively in manufacturing, this role requires extensive building/facility maintenance experience*
Role Overview Reporting to the Head of Maintenance & Engineering, the Maintenance Manager leads a team of 55 staff, overseeing reactive, planned, and compliance maintenance across the university estate. This role ensures effective service delivery, budget management, and operational efficiency, while maintaining a high standard of health, safety, and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, ensuring high performance. Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and compliance tasks. Manage an annual maintenance budget of £5M, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation. Support the implementation and use of the CAFM system (Archibus) to improve service efficiency. Develop and monitor KPIs and service standards to maintain operational excellence.
Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in maintenance and facilities management within a large organization. Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations, compliance, and asset management. Experience in budget management and procurement processes. Skilled in team leadership, staff development, and performance management. Proficiency in CAFM systems and data-driven decision-making.
Desirable: Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Building Services. NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Experience in higher education, public sector, or large estates management.
Fire Risk Assessor
About the Role We are seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to support fire safety compliance and risk assessment across a diverse estate, including heritage buildings, teaching facilities, and student accommodation. You will play a key role in implementing a new Fire Risk Assessment framework, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities Conduct and review fire risk assessments in line with the Fire Safety Order 2005 and Building Safety Act 2022. Develop fire strategies, ensuring safe evacuation procedures for all building occupants. Identify fire safety risks and recommend risk-based improvements. Support fire safety compliance audits, inspections, and training. Liaise with maintenance teams, project managers, fire services, and regulatory bodies.
About You Recognized fire safety qualification (e.g., Fire Protection Association, NEBOSH, Fire Industry Association). Experience conducting complex fire risk assessments in large estates. Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, British Standards (BS 9999/BS 9991), and building codes. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Role Overview The Head of Estates Projects & Operations leads the delivery of construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects, ensuring they are designed, tendered, and managed effectively. This role also oversees space utilization, facilities management systems, compliance, and service contracts while driving continuous improvement across estates operations.
Reporting to the Director of Estates, the post holder will play a key role in strategic estate planning, ensuring alignment with university objectives.
Key Responsibilities Lead estates projects, operations, and maintenance teams, ensuring service excellence. Oversee capital and revenue projects, maintaining quality, budget, and timeline standards. Develop and implement project management frameworks and best practices. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure smooth project execution. Identify funding opportunities and support the development of business cases for estate improvements. Monitor and report on project performance, risk management, and financial planning.
Person Specification Essential: Degree or equivalent experience in estates, construction, or engineering. Proven experience leading complex estates and construction projects. Strong budget management, contract negotiation, and compliance knowledge. Ability to implement project management tools and frameworks. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Leading University looking for a Drupal Developer on a day rate contract. You will work closely with the Digital and IT teams to develop, enhance, and maintain their Drupal websites. This is a hands-on role that will suit someone with strong experience in Drupal development and a passion for delivering high-quality digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Drupal websites and custom modules. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver user-friendly solutions. Optimize websites for performance, accessibility, and scalability. Implement and adhere to best practices for code quality and security. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise. Assist in migrating content or upgrading to newer versions of Drupal as needed.
Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Drupal Developer, ideally Drupal 8/9/10. Expertise in custom module development, theme building, and API integration. Strong knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
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A leading Higher Education Institution are on the lookout for someone with experience in creating forms within Technology One. UAT phase is kicking off in a couple of months so the forms need to be fit for purpose. Will also be working closely with stakeholders. Fully remote 3 month contract initially
A prestigious London university is seeking a HR Administrator to join its Human Resources team on a fixed-term basis . This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to develop their career within a well-structured and supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR and payroll administrative support, ensuring compliance with employment regulations and supporting staff across various departments.
About the Role The HR Administrator will provide efficient, customer-focused HR and payroll administration services to ensure that all employee records, contracts, and related documentation are accurately maintained. Reporting to the HR Team Leader the role will involve working with various internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with UKVI and workplace policies, and supporting data security requirements. The university offers a hybrid working model , with the expectation that employees will work on campus for at least 60% of their time.
Key Responsibilities Providing HR and payroll administrative support across Schools and Professional Services departments. Managing and maintaining employee records within the HR system, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date. Ensuring that new starter processes, including contract creation and payroll setup, are completed before an employee’s first day. Preparing and issuing employment contracts, variations, and other HR-related correspondence . Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, including pay, leave entitlements, benefits, and HR system support. Supporting compliance with UKVI right-to-work requirements , ensuring all employee records are up to date. Assisting in data audits , ensuring compliance with statutory and workplace policies. Supporting the HR department with administrative tasks related to employee benefits, recognition schemes, and job evaluations . Maintaining data security standards by ensuring HR records are properly managed in compliance with GDPR and organisational policies.
Person Specification The ideal candidate will have: Experience working in an HR administration role within a complex organisation. Knowledge of HR systems such as Oracle or SAP is desirable. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing HR data and preparing documentation. Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels. An understanding of UK employment law and HR policies is beneficial.
Salary and Benefits Salary: £30,000 per annum 30 days annual leave , plus bank holidays and additional university closure days Access to the London Pension Fund Hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% on-campus presence required A supportive and professional working environment with opportunities for learning and development
This role is fixed-term for approximately 18 months , offering a great opportunity to gain valuable HR experience in the higher education sector. If you are a detail-oriented and proactive HR professional looking for a role within a well-established organisation, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. For more information or to apply, please get in touch.
Data Engineer with Microsoft Purview experience to join a leading University. 3 month contract Hybrid working (London) £400 - £500 per day ⏳ Immediate start
Develop, deploy, and oversee Microsoft Purview solutions to strengthen data governance, cataloguing, and lineage. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including data models, flow diagrams, and technical specifications. Work closely with stakeholders to assess data management requirements and create customized solutions. Integrate Microsoft Purview with existing data ecosystems. Continuously monitor and enhance data processes for improved performance, reliability, and scalability.
Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 per annum Location: London Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time About the Role A well-established higher education institution in central London is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented HR professional to join its team. This role is ideal for someone with HR experience looking to step into an officer-level position, contributing to a range of HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and compliance. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for staff queries while ensuring that HR processes run smoothly and align with institutional policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment and Employee Onboarding Coordinate job advertisements, interview scheduling, and candidate communication. Draft and issue employment contracts. Conduct right-to-work checks and reference verifications.
Employee Records and Compliance Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure GDPR compliance. Track probation periods, contract end dates, and employment changes. Ensure all visa and sponsorship requirements are adhered to.
HR Policy and Employee Relations Support with disciplinary and grievance processes, taking meeting notes and preparing documentation. Advise on HR policies and escalate complex issues where necessary. Assist in policy updates and ensure best practices are followed.
HR Operations and General Support Oversee staff leave administration, including sickness and parental leave. Process employee reference requests. Contribute to HR projects and training initiatives. Provide cover for other HR team members when required.
What We’re Looking For Experience in HR administration, ideally within an educational or public-sector environment. Understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices. Strong organisational and IT skills, with an eye for accuracy and detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work independently. CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable. Familiarity with visa compliance and sponsorship processes is a plus.
Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional to develop their career in a supportive and engaging environment. Working within a well-respected higher education institution, you will play an integral role in ensuring effective HR operations that support staff across the organisation.
Our client is currently looking for a Fire Safety Officer to join their Health & Safety team.
The right candidate will be expected to be the "boots on the ground" for the Fire Safety team. The role requires someone to take ownership of the day-to-day elements of Fire Safety, physically investigating the campus and making sure the university remains H&S compliant.
Apart from the day-to-day, you will also be involved with building projects, leveraging your fire safety knowledge to assist in the decision-making process. The right candidate will need a level 3 qualification in something like NEBOSH, as well as previous professional experience in a similar position.
The organization is one of the biggest/best-known universities in the country and comes with an excellent reputation. If you're looking for somewhere to challenge you, whilst furthering your skill set, this should be somewhere worth considering.
If you're interested in finding out more, please apply.
I’m currently working with a top university on the search for a Quality Assurance Manager on a 3-month contract.
The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a quality assurance program that ensures the quality of our products and services.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of quality assurance principles and practices, as well as experience in leading and managing a team within the Higher Education sector.
Responsibilities Develop and implement a quality assurance program that ensures the quality of our products and services MUST have Higher Education experience. Team Management. Lead and manage a team of quality assurance professionals Identify and resolve quality issues Develop and implement training programs on quality assurance
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