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As part of Places for People Group, Derwent FM are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience.

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

More about your role

Due to a period of growth, we are looking for an Hard Services Manager to join us on a permanent basis. Based predominantly on site in South Kensington, as well as covering additional sites in Battersea and White City, this is an exciting time to join a growing area of the business. 

On a daily basis, you will play a key role in managing and coordinating DfM's hard services on site. You will be responsible for planning and organising the PPM programme and various other ad hoc activities.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high level of technical expertise, mentoring and leading junior members of staff. In addition, you will carry out Health and Safety checks where required and ensure that all documentation is kept up to date. 

More about you

The ideal candidate will come from a  trades background and have a proven track record of leading and managing teams. Managing contracts and a track record of procuring goods is also desired along with Hard FM experience. 

The successful candidate will  

• Have a C&G Level 3 qualification
• Have Hard FM experience,
• Management/ leadership experience, 
• Experience of managing contracts. 

 At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.   

The benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: 

• Buying and selling holidays
• Pension with matched contributions 
• Training 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

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 skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

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

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.