We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operations Manager to manage the day to day planned and reactive maintenance of key maintenance services across our University Sites.

Working closely with the Head of Maintenance you will lead and manage the maintenance team allocating resources effectively to ensure works are completed in line with service level agreements and within the allocated budget. You will provide reports to Senior Estates Managers identifying areas for efficiencies and improvements and will develop the maintenance team promoting a ‘can-do’ attitude and positive culture within the section. You will also liaise with and provide specialist advice to customers and internal and external stakeholders building effective working relationships, understanding customer requirements, and ensuring any feedback received is monitored and actioned as required.

Candidates should have a Trade based qualification such as City and guilds Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject and have continued post qualification training with experience in a similar role or have a proven track record of relevant work experience in a similar role demonstrating practical and theoretical knowledge of a specialised field of work.   You should also have experience in leading, motivating and supervising a team of multi-skilled trades staff undertaking maintenance activities in a large multi-site organisation. Due to the frequency with which the role holder will travel between university sites a valid driving licence is essential for the post.

Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.

The post is offered on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week) 5 days out of 7 to be arranged mainly Monday to Friday with flexibility to work occasional weekends if required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

All of our vacancies are available to view at:

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2026
Category: Internal Only

Candidates should have substantial experience of working in a similar customer facing role, have the ability to record and analyse information and be able to produce accurate written reports. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills and have the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Due to the frequency with which candidates will be required to drive between university sites a full UK Category B driving licence with no automatic-only restriction (code 78) is essential for this post. Candidates must be able to drive manual cars and small vans. Experience of working in a similar security role is desirable.

What’s in it for you

· Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression

· An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays

· Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support

· Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes

· Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities

· A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year with all of the tools you need to do a great job 

· Uniform provided Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx 

This is a permanent, full-time post (36.25 per week), made up of rotational shifts (12 hour shifts through a 24-hour period) flexibility to work any shift is required. Job share arrangements may be considered for this post. Further details regarding the shift pattern and duties for this post are attached to this advert. 

All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx 

Please note that the salary advertised is based on a basic salary of £26,908 - £28,890 per annum, PLUS shift allowance of £5,947 which is subject to change. Shift allowance is only applied to specific roles within the University and therefore will not be carried forward to any additional roles undertaken at the University where this allowance does not apply. It is a condition of this post that the holder completes or holds Security Industry Authority licensing in the licensable areas of Door Supervision and Public space surveillance (CCTV). The University will pay for the training and licensing. 

It is also a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

Closing Date: 27 Aug 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

About the Role/Team:

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills who will take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas.

Based at the new clinical space at Pharmacy/Psychology and possibly other areas within the University Park main duties include the general cleaning of offices, clinical rooms, laboratories, toilets, corridors, and stairwells providing excellent customer service at all times.

Previous cleaning experience gained within a similar environment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

The role can be physically demanding but lifting aids and full training will be provided.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Hours of work: 

15 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 to be arranged, Monday to Friday between the hours 6-9.00am, (flexibility will be required) with expectation to support on weekends on occasions and as per business needs. 

This position is offered on a permanent basis, working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year (including outside of term and student vacation periods) while also are eligible to an additional 15% pay allowance for hours worked in weekends.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Permanent Contract, uniform plus the tools you need to do a great job. 
• Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota if applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays and a highly attractive pension scheme. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities. 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website 

What next: 

Further information is available in the role profile. 

To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. 

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. 

Further details will be given at the interview. The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes. 

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. Please Quote Reference: NHE722126

All of our vacancies are available to view at: 

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Closing Date: 29 Jul 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills who will take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas. 

Based at Sutton Bonington Campus main duties include the general cleaning of offices, teaching spaces, laboratories, toilets, corridors, and stairwells, providing excellent customer service at all times.

Previous cleaning experience gained within a similar environment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

The role can be physically demanding but lifting aids and full training will be provided.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Important Information- These positions are based at the Sutton Bonington Campus see more information here which is 10 miles south of University Park on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at LE12 5RD.

Public transport links are limited before 8.00am, please check public transport timetables and routes and campus location before applying.

Hours of Work:

16 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 to be arranged, Monday to Thursday between the hours 6-9.15am, and Friday between 6-9am (flexibility will be required) with expectation to support on weekends on occasions and as per business needs.

This position is offered on a permanent basis, working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year (including outside of term and student vacation periods) while also are eligible to an additional 15% pay allowance for hours worked in weekends.

What we offer-  

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Permanent open-ended contract - classed as 52 year round contract.
• Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota if applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays. Additional to this discounted childcare and a highly attractive pension scheme. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at the interview.

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

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. 

Please Quote Reference: NHE889226

All of our vacancies are available to view at: 

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx 

Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

About the Role/Team:

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas to join our team of cleaners at the University Park West.  

Main duties will include: cleaning a wide range of areas/spaces and providing general and specialised cleaning within the building to include but not limited to classrooms/meeting rooms, range of flooring/carpeted areas, refuse disposal, toilets/bathrooms, changing areas, corridors, stairwells etc and providing excellent customer service at all times, working either independently or as a part of a team. 

This position entails providing both planned and reactive cleaning service across the building and supporting the local cleaning team covering holidays, sickness, deep cleaning, any urgent requests/inquiries assigned by the Line Manager.    

Previous cleaning experience within similar environment and ability to work independently and as part of a team are desirable but not essential as full training will be given. 

The role can be physically demanding but lifting aids and full training will be provided.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile. 

Hours of Work:

• 15 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday working between the hours 6.00 - 9.00am) Flexibility will be required.  

These positions are offered on a permanent basis working on a rolling contract 52-weeks of the year basis to include student vacation periods.

What we offer:

• 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. 
• We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities. 
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work 
• 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

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview.

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

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.

Closing Date: 02 Jul 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities