Scheme Manager

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So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

As Scheme Manager,you'lllead the operational delivery of a student accommodation site, ensuring an outstanding experience for students and clients whilemaintainingthe highest standards of safety,complianceand service delivery.You'llbe responsible forleading and developing a high-performing on-site team, managing facilities management services, supplierperformanceand site budgets, and acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.You'lluse data and technology to drive improvements, oversee statutory compliance requirements including fire safety and water hygiene, and contribute to wider business improvement initiatives across the organisation.

This role isbased on site at87 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8EN?5 days a week with working hours of 8am 5pm.

For more information download a copy of the job description.

Essential Criteria

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• Demonstrable operational leadership experience within facilities management, student accommodation, residentialservicesor a similar environment.
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• Experience managing site budgets, financialperformanceand cost controls.
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• Experience managing supplier and contractor relationships and delivering value-for-money services.
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• Proven track record of leading and developing site-based teams, including multi-disciplinary teams of varying sizes.
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• Knowledge ofstatutory compliance requirements within a facilities, property,accommodationor residential setting.
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More about you

You'llhave strong operational leadership experience and enjoy creating a positive, high-performing culture where customer focus, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of everyday delivery.You'llbe confident managing budgets, suppliercontractsandoperational performance, while balancing the needs of students,clientsand colleagues. Experience within facilities management, student accommodation or a similar operational environment will help you succeed in this role.You'llbe adaptable,proactiveand focused on finding practical solutions that improve both customer and colleague experiences. An IOSH Managing Safely qualification is desirable, oryou'llbe willing to achieve this following appointment. A Level 3 Health and Safety qualification, management qualification or equivalent operational experience would beadvantageous.

At Places forPeoplewe are committed to a safe workingenvironmentso a basic DBScheckis mandatory.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

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• Competitive salary with regular annual review
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• Pensionwith matched contributions up to 7%
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• Bonus scheme for colleaguesat 2%
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• 35 days holiday (including bank holiday)withoptionto buy or sell days
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• Healthcare cashback plan foreveryday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
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• Access to wellbeingsupport such as counselling and flu jabs
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• Private GP and healthsupport services available
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• Access to a rewards platformwith retail and lifestyle discounts
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• Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
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• Ongoing training anddevelopment opportunities
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• Access toprofessional qualifications and career progression
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• Internaldevelopment programmes and learning support
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• Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
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• Strong focus oninclusion,wellbeingand colleague engagement
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• Free membership to Places Gyms
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What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

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