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Facilities Team Leader (Internal only)

GBP 26,908 - 28,890
Application Deadline:22 October 2026

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Job Description

This internal Facilities Team Leader position requires organizing and supervising building attendant and cleaning teams, inspecting infrastructure, and ensuring room setups and supplies. Key responsibilities include serving as the first point of contact for visitors, managing enquiries, and maintaining cleaning standards. Candidates need experience in a customer-facing role, cleaning, and staff supervision, with basic maintenance knowledge being ideal.

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Key Responsibilities

  • The role can be physically demanding but lifting aids and full training will be provided.
  • Main duties will include organising and supervising the Building Attendant and Cleaning Teams, inspecting the infrastructure of the buildings, reporting maintenance issues and setting up meeting rooms ensuring adequate supplies of consumables are available for teaching and conferences.
  • You will also lock and unlock designated areas of the buildings within your area of responsibility issuing and receiving keys from staff and contractors ensuring relevant policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
  • A large part of this role includes being the first point of contact for visitors to the area which includes dealing with large numbers of enquiries face to face, by phone and by e-mail ensuring excellent customer service is always achieved.
  • You will be responsible for maintaining the cleaning standards within the area and will induct, train and supervise the cleaning team carrying out appraisal conversations as required.
  • Candidates should have experience of working in a similar customer facing environment and have relevant cleaning experience. You will also have experience of supervising staff and ideally have basic maintenance experience and knowledge of fire and security alarm systems.
  • Further details regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Benefits

  • All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx
  • Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
  • Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
  • Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
  • Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website
  • The successful candidates for these posts will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview.
  • For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

About This Position

When do applications close for this position?

Applications for Facilities Team Leader (Internal only) at University of Nottingham close on 22 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.

What does this position pay?

The advertised salary for this role is GBP 26,908 – 28,890. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Nottingham's enterprise agreement.

Where is this position based?

The position is based at University of Nottingham, in GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.

How do I apply for this job?

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