The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage.
Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.
Full Time, Open Ended
Join one of the UK’s leading universities and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a truly world-class campus environment. At Loughborough, our Estates & Facilities Management team is central to delivering an exceptional experience for students, staff, and visitors. As Building Fabric Services Manager, you’ll lead from the front—ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards, while supporting the continued development of one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant single-site campuses.
What you’ll do• Lead and develop a skilled multi-trade maintenance team• Manage reactive and planned maintenance programmes (PPM)• Ensure statutory compliance and H&S standards are met• Oversee contractors and project delivery• Manage budgets and drive efficient service delivery• Build strong relationships with campus stakeholders
What we’re looking for• Proven experience managing fabric maintenance teams• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and compliance• Experience overseeing contractors and budgets• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills• Relevant construction qualification (Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent)
If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dan Coe via email d.d.coe@lboro.ac.uk.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact f.m.admin@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
Why join us?• Work on one of the UK’s largest single-site campuses• Be part of a supportive, high-performing Estates team• Opportunities for development and progression• A vibrant, inclusive university environment• Comprehensive personal development plan for career and educational development