This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager (Frameworks and Contracts) to join the University’s Estates Directorate.
In this role you will have responsibility for supporting the effective operation of the work of the Frameworks and Contracts team, and primarily the new Hard FM (Maintenance Services) Contract, with the purpose of driving excellence in service delivery and value for money through customer focused contract management. You will engage extensively with key service delivery Contractor Partners and be responsible for ensuring collaborative relationships and partnership working underpin excellence in service delivery, value for money, and alignment of culture and behaviours befitting of the University of Glasgow.
You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of reporting and process arrangements to support effective and efficient management of the contract under Frameworks and Contracts. In addition, you may act on behalf of the University in the role of Service Manager under the NEC4 forms of contract and issue appropriate instructions. You may also be required to Deputise for the Head of Framework and Contracts from time-to-time, as required.
Closing Date: 19 June 2025
NB: This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants need not apply
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
- An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
- A flexible approach to working.
- A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website for more information.
£49,559 to £57,422 per annum. UofG Grade 8
