Operations Manager - Student Roost Nottingham

Student Roost are a provider of 20,000 student beds, across 20 university towns, spread across the UK. Our residents are at the heart of our business, and we want to be in tune with their needs and demands, to enable them to thrive, whilst at university.

We're big on our people too; providing welcoming work environments, interesting roles and a raft of opportunities. We're putting major efforts into building a brand and an organisation that people want to work for and we're excited about continuing our already great work in the coming months.

York House is our newest roost located 3 minutes away from Nottingham Trent University it is set to be a popular choice when the doors open in the summer.

Overview
Our Operations Managers are the magic ingredient we use to deliver an exceptional customer experience; they put the customer centre-stage and make sure the rest of the business does so too. They strive for customer retention and recommendation.

The Operations Manager will lead the day to day running of properties, driving the performance of the team, through actionable KPIs and defining and monitoring the customer services, to ensure that our student experience is first class. You will take responsibility for ensuring we fill our properties all year round, with customers who want to stay year after year, creating a vibrant community.

Person Specification
The successful candidate will possess a track record in managing the operations across a comparable environment, ideally in student accommodation, hospitality or leisure. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong commercial ability. The role will suit individuals with a high level of credibility, team leadership and the capability to deliver excellence.

To Apply
For a confidential discussion and/or the full job description, please contact our advisors Hannah Searle of The Management Recruitment Group.

Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter.

Closing date for applications is Friday 18th March 2021.

Imperial College London is a world top ten university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial is committed to developing the next generation of researchers, scientists and academics through collaboration across disciplines.

To support our world-class teaching and research activities Imperial has one of the largest and most diverse university estate portfolios in the country and we are now seeking to appoint an Estates Projects Programme Manager to play a leading role in the delivery of a £100m p.a. estates capital investment programme with a goal of creating world-class academic and research facilities, support space and estate infrastructure.

Reporting to the Head of Projects, the Estate Projects Programme Manager will play an integral role in the delivery of the Imperial’s ambitious capital programme. You will lead an internal team of project managers on the delivery of projects from £0.25m to £100m+ in value, taking particular responsibility for planning and allocating projects, senior level reporting, oversight of projects, supply chain management and development of the team.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading large-scale capital projects and programmes as diverse range of projects at Senior Project Manager and/or Programme Manager level.? You will have strong leadership and management skills, with experience of motivating teams of in-house and external project teams.? Experience of having led projects on a range of property types particularly including those types of spaces found across a complex education and research estate would be advantageous.

The role offers a great career development opportunity with the chance to take up a client-side role on an ambitious capital programme in a very positive team environment. The candidate brochure can be viewed at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/155286/

For a confidential discussion please contact our retained advisors Ben Duffill ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk and Nick Coppard nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk of The Management Recruitment Group on 0203 962 9900. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk and nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 28th March 2021. Interviews are scheduled for mid-April 2021.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is seeking to recruit a Systems Manager to play a key role within the University’s Estates and Facilities Directorate.

QMUL is a unique, world-class global University with a long, proud and distinctive history. With more than 28,000 students, 4,400 staff and an annual turnover of £512m, we teach and research across a wide range of subjects in Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry. Based in a creative and culturally diverse area of east London, we are the only London University able to offer a completely integrated residential campus, with 2,866 student bedrooms.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate is core to the University’s strategic ambition to provide a world-class managed estate with excellent facilities for students and staff. As part of the QMUL’s ambitious Strategy 2030, extensive focus will be placed on enhancing, growing and better utilising the QMUL estate portfolio to create a physical environment that supports our position as an inclusive, world-class university. To support this commitment we are seeking to appoint a Systems Manager to lead the provision of management information systems across the Directorate, specialising in data management, analytics and reporting (through Excel and Power BI) as well as project management.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with management information systems in a property, estates or facilities management context. Experience of project managing the implementation of new CAFM/IWMS systems and modules would be advantageous. The role would suit an individual who is highly analytical, organised and that enjoys improving process and service delivery though the uses of systems.

The role offers a fantastic career development opportunity to take responsibility for the leadership of management information systems across a broad portfolio in an inspiring university environment. The Candidate Brochure can be viewed at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/270009948/.

For a confidential discussion please contact our retained advisors Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk) and Nick Coppard (nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk) of The Management Recruitment Group on 0203 962 9900. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 28th March 2021. Final stage interviews are scheduled for w/c 12th April 2021.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

We’re Keele University and we’re different. Founded more than 60 years ago on the belief that we meet the demands of a new kind of society, economy and world, our principles resonate now more than ever.

Keele University is a world class campus-based university committed to providing the highest quality learning and living environment in which our students and staff can flourish. Keele is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student life. With a turnover in excess of £150 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2,000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects. Keele has ambitious plans for its future growth and development, building upon its reputation as a research-led campus University with a broad academic base.

We are seeking to appoint to the important role of Associate Director of Applicant Marketing and Market Development. Reporting to the Director of Global Student Recruitment and Admissions, this post is a strategic marketing role with responsibility across the marketing mix with emphasis on applicant generation and conversion, market development, portfolio development and market insight.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of shaping and delivering applicant marketing strategies in the higher education sector. This will include raising awareness of Keele and managing conversion throughout the student journey to enrolment. The role will suit candidates that excel in strategic forward planning as key aspects of the role will be to lead on market development and portfolio development opportunities.

We are seeking an individual with engaging interpersonal and communication skills and with a proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the University. It is crucial that the postholder develops a genuine appreciation and enthusiasm for the culture and identity of Keele.

The role offers the chance for an ambitious marketing professional to play an influential role in the continuing success of a unique, pioneering university in a beautiful campus environment setting. The candidate brochure can be viewed at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/84627423/

For a confidential discussion please contact our retained advisors (sian.gardiner@mrgpeople.co.uk / 07932717458) and Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk / 07976125010) at The Management Recruitment Group.

Closing date for applications is 28^th March 2021.

Interviews are scheduled for 23^rd April 2021.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is seeking to appoint an Assistant Programme Manager to play an important role on the programme to create a new University for the region.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) was established in March 2017 as a result of powers being devolved to it by Central Government most particularly in regard to securing major developments and improvements in respect of Transport, Housing, Education and Skills across the region with a vision to make Cambridgeshire and Peterborough the leading place in the world to learn, live and work.

CPCA is driving forward an ambitious plan to develop a new university for Peterborough and wider region. The University of Peterborough of will be delivered over five phases with a capital investment of c. £100m. We are currently delivering phase 1, a £30m investment to create an academic building that will house Health, Social Care, Education, Management & Finance and Law Courses. Phase 2 is at the planning stage and will see the creation of a research building.

Reporting to the Senior Responsible Officer (Programme Director) for the new University, the Assistant Programme Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the delivery of the programme, with key aspects of the role being contract management and oversight of consultants and contractors, monitoring costs and timescales against expectations, and producing on reports across the progress of the programme.

The successful candidate will possess relevant experience in a project or programme management role with responsibility supporting the delivery of complex construction or estate development programmes. You will have strong commercial management skills, with the proven track record of managing contracts, project budgets and analysing and reporting on risk. We are seeking an individual with a high motivated, enthusiastic and receptive disposition and the interpersonal and communication skills to operate successfully with a diverse range of stakeholder groups.

The role offers an individual the opportunity to work on a high-profile and important project to create a University campus that will bring a tremendous social and economic benefit to the region. CPCA offers a range of staff benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme as well as excellent training and development opportunities.

The post is initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis, with the option to extend.

For a confidential discussion and the Candidate Brochure please contact our advisors Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk) or Nick Coppard (nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk) of The Management Recruitment Group on 0203 962 9900. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 14th March 2021.

Interviews are scheduled for w/c 29th March 2021.

Do you thrive in large complex organisations?

Guy’s & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one the UK's busiest and most successful foundation trusts, with a long history of clinical excellence and high-quality care. Our Trust is made up of two of London's best known teaching hospitals – St Thomas' Hospital and Guy's Hospital – and London's two specialist heart and lung hospitals, Royal Brompton and Harefield. It also includes Evelina London Children's Hospital and both adult and children’s community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of only eight academic health sciences centres in England.

Essentia, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, is the in-house team responsible for non-clinical healthcare services. Essentia designs, builds and maintains healthcare infrastructure vital to the smooth running of healthcare services. This encompasses everything from construction projects and healthcare planning to waste management, housekeeping, transport and security. Essentia employs around 1,700 people, who provide essential facilities management support to clinical teams. It combines exceptionally high standards and public sector values with commercial focus, innovative thinking and modern technology to create the best possible patient experience.

Do you have extensive experience of delivering capital projects and programmes such as the capital programme across the Guy’s and St Thomas’ estate?

As part of a transformation programme to support the realisation of Essentia’s strategic ambitions, we are seeking to appoint a Director of Capital Delivery. This role is key to achieving Essentia’s ambitions and an influential part of the Essentia senior leadership team, with specific remit for the delivery of the Trust’s ambitious and complex capital development programme of new-build, refurbishment, fit-out and infrastructure upgrade projects, with a cumulative capital programme expenditure in excess of £100m annually.

Do you enjoy leading and developing teams to deliver well thought through and successful projects?

We are seeking an individual with a proven track record in a senior-level, delivery-focused construction programme leadership role across a complex project portfolio. You will have strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire team members and internal and external stakeholders whilst effectively managing resources across a complex portfolio of activities. Experience of leading construction programmes across live, operational, high-footfall urban environments would be particularly advantageous.

The role offers a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of world-class healthcare facilities across one of the UK’s largest healthcare portfolios, creating an environment that in turn will make a fantastic difference to so many. The Candidate Brief can be viewed and downloaded at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/129673/

For a confidential briefing discussion please contact our retained advisors Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk / 07976125010) and Nick Coppard (nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk / 07896079495) of The Management Recruitment Group (MRG).

The closing date for applications is 21 March 2021. Interviews are scheduled to take place in mid-April 2021.

At Harrods, our iconic Knightsbridge building is as unique as the service experienced within. Our in-house facilities department have the task of maintaining and servicing our store to ensure our customers have the full Harrods experience on each visit. Harrods is recruiting an Operations Maintenance Manager to lead our dedicated in-house fabric maintenance team and outsourced providers to ensure Harrods remains safe, operationally stable and aligned with the quality of our brand.

As Operations Maintenance Manager, you will lead your team on all fabric maintenance and partner with your colleagues in electrical and mechanical maintenance and on helpdesk to ensure a cohesive and collaborative approach for the delivery of engineering and maintenance across the business.

Reporting to the Head of FM, the appointed person will be an experienced people manager, accustomed to leading teams of tradesmen in their daily delivery as well developing team members professionally. You will have extensive experience working in a facilities maintenance environment with subject matter expertise in fabric maintenance specifically.

Ideally, you will be accustomed to working in a live environment and with listed/heritage building experience desirable. Experience in planning and managing a department budget as well as CAPEX project warrants. You will be confident in managing the operational escalations as well as managing expectations to your own stakeholders, senior leadership, and Directors.

You will work cohesively with your colleagues across store development and wider engineering and maintenance operations, planning works to ensure results are achieved with minimal impact on the business or operations. You will communicate effectively at all levels including Directors and other stakeholders who might be from a non-technical background to ensure all key parties are informed and updated on fabric specific business incidents and projects.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career with a dedication to Fabric Maintenance in a role that addresses real business operational challenge, this role will open doors for you. We offer great pathway opportunities to develop your career as a team leader in an environment unlike any other.

Uniquely you

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.

Campaign Timeline

The closing date for applications is Monday 8^th March 2021 at 12:00. Interviews will be taking place from week commencing 8^th March and will consist of a two-stage process, including an on-site store walkthrough and technical competency interview.

How to Apply

For the full briefing particulars and/or a confidential discussion, please contact our appointed recruitment partner Matt Giles at The Management Recruitment Group (matthew.giles@mrgpeople.co.uk).

Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and supporting cover letter.

Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Our schools in Hillingdon, Cobham, Egham and Doha offer a world-renowned curriculum.

ACS Cobham is home to 1,300 students aged 2 to 18 representing over 80 nationalities who are taught by 300 teachers and staff members.

Located on a sprawling 128-acre site, the campus successfully blends the old and the new with historic buildings sitting comfortably alongside modern, purpose built learning facilities.

The campus has seen significant investment over recent years and beyond the classroom pupils now benefit from a multi-functional Sports Centre with a showcase arena and a 25-metre indoor pool, a new Performing Arts Centre with a 509-seat theatre and a 21^st Century Interactive Learning Centre. This is in addition to the Olympic sized athletics track, the 6 all-weather tennis courts, baseball and softball diamonds, a six hole golf course, a woodland classroom and adventure playgrounds.

Overview

We are now seeking to appoint a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the on-site delivery team in the strategic direction and implementation of best practice whilst ensuring the site is legally compliant.

You will lead the preparation, prioritisation, co-ordination and delivery of assigned projects and programmes across all aspects of planned works, strategic maintenance and minor works, ensuring the campus remains the best in class. This is a senior role that will ensure that students, staff and visitors enjoy a high-quality, safe and customer-focused experience.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring and inclusive leader, with demonstrable experience of leading and motivating facilities teams. Demonstrating an aptitude and track record of driving continuous performance improvement, you will be a strong communicator with extensive experience in leading an aspirational customer facing team of both directly employed and contracted staff.

Adept change management and business transformation experience in a similar collaborative environment is essential. This post will suit professionals who enjoy taking full operational responsibility in addition to undertaking strategic thinking. You will hold a relevant facilities management qualification.

How to apply

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Adam Spencer adam.spencer@mrgpeople.co.uk or Hayley Mintern hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) has been exclusively retained for this appointment. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to MRG.

About us

Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Our schools in Hillingdon, Cobham, Egham and Doha offer a world-renowned curriculum.

The Hillingdon Campus is centred around a stunning mansion house set in 13 acres. A modern wing extension has added libraries, science and IT labs, art studios, a cafeteria, a gym, an auditorium, and a dedicated music centre. The grounds incorporate an all-weather playing field, tennis and basketball courts, and adventure play areas.

The Egham Campus is set in beautifully landscaped grounds where history embraces modern learning. Significant investment has seen the recent additions of a DT and Art classroom block and a Sports Centre with Dance Studio.

Overview

We are now seeking to appoint a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the on-site delivery team in the strategic direction and implementation of best practice whilst ensuring the site is legally compliant.

You will lead the preparation, prioritisation, co-ordination and delivery of assigned projects and programmes across all aspects of planned works, strategic maintenance and minor works, ensuring the campus remains the best in class. This is a senior role that will ensure that students, staff and visitors enjoy a high-quality, safe and customer-focused experience.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring and inclusive leader, with demonstrable experience of leading and motivating facilities teams. Demonstrating an aptitude and track record of driving continuous performance improvement, you will be a strong communicator with extensive experience in leading an aspirational customer facing team of both directly employed and contracted staff.

Adept change management and business transformation experience in a similar collaborative environment is essential. This post will suit professionals who enjoy taking full operational responsibility in addition to undertaking strategic thinking. You will hold a relevant facilities management qualification.

How to apply

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Adam Spencer adam.spencer@mrgpeople.co.uk or Hayley Mintern hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk