Duty Manager

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Estate Management

Full time: 37 hours per week on average (1.0fte) currently based on 4 days on and 4 days off over 8 weeks

About this role

We are currently seeking a Duty Manager to work evenings and nights, on a rota basis over a 7-day shift pattern to support our 24/7 operations.

The Duty Manager will provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors by working with the contracted site security and other Estate Management staff to deliver a proactive service across all University sites. When on duty, the post holder will act as the University's lead person in response to incidents and assist with the management of the University's security systems.

Please note that day shift hours will be required during the initial induction period, training days or as and when business needs arise.

About you

An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills and a calm manner, the post holder will resolve and mediate issues whilst providing first level pastoral care for resident students as required, ensuring the security and safety of students by maintaining a visible and high profile on campus.

With knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Management principles, the Duty Manager will assist with building lock-ups, room set ups and undertake statutory compliance testing.

About the team

You'll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension schemes via our providers the Local Government Pension or Teachers' Pension Schemes. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There's also an on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by Charles White, Head of Campus and Residential Services on C.A.White@chi.ac.uk .

• Closing Date: Sunday 1 December 2024 (midnight)
• Interview Date: TBC

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We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure you can demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. Please note the University is unable to financially support any visa applications.

This role is unlikely to meet the minimum standard salary required for skilled worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available from the Government website https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Skilled Worker Route SOC Code: n/a

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