Facilities Operations Manager

Job Reference

0581-26-R

• Date Posted
• Tuesday 13 October 2026
• Application Closing Date
• Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11.59pm
• Location
• Preston Campus
• Salary
• £42,254 to £48,822 per annum

Basis

• Full Time
• Contract Type
• Indefinite
• Job Category / Type
• Professional Services
• School / Service
• Facilities Management and Campus Appearance
• Hours
• 36.25 hours per week
• Interview Date
• To be confirmed
• Job details

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

This is a pivotal role within the Facilities team at the university, leading our frontline facilities service and playing an integral role in improving the customer experience. The postholder will provide leadership and strategic management of all internal operational facilities services across the University’s Preston Campus, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery of all soft FM services by ensuring that internal facilities operations support strategic plans and student experience.They will act as part of the FM leadership team and act as a principal link between Internal Operations and other key services to ensure that the estate is maintained to the high standards

About you:

The successful candidate will have facilities management experience along with a positive and proactive approach to challenges. They will have strong people management skills and the personal drive to support the team with the aim of always striving to enhance the student experience and service delivery. Experience in a senior facilities or operational role providing excellent customer service in a busy and varied environment is essential as is experience of managing the delivery of all FM operations within a university environment including residential/living accommodation.

You will have attained or be working towards a NEBOSH General certification or have proven knowledge and experience in statutory Health and Safety, compliance and risk management. You will also have an NVQ Level 5 qualification in FM (or be working towards) or equivalent experiential learning.

Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.