Job Description
Safety and Facilities Manager
Requisition Id:  286
Job Location:  Gateway House
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time
Employee Weekly Hours:  37.00
Maximum Salary:  56,535.00 GBP
Minimum Salary:  44,746.00 GBP
Market Supplement: 
Application Closing Date:  07/12/2025
Job Description: 

Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes that employers demand.

De Montfort University are looking to appoint a new Safety and Facilities Manager on a fixed-term basis till end of July 2026 in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

Faculty

You will join the faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS) - a large Faculty that offers education across a number of health and social care courses and is home to four specialist schools - Allied Health Sciences, Applied Social Sciences, The Leicester School of Nursing and Midwifery, and The Leicester School of Pharmacy.

The role

In your new role as Safety and Facilities Manager, you will provide recognised technical expertise and professional advice and guidance to members of the faculty. With management responsibility and acting as the primary agent within the faculty for ensuring health & safety responsibilities are discharged, the role holder will ensure that all faculty assets are maintained and that the faculty complies with all relevant H&S legislation and university policies.

This is a specialist role as part of the Faculty’s professional services team, reporting to the Director of Faculty Operations.

This role is on a fixed term contract until end of July 2026, full time (37 hours per week).

 Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone passionate about driving continuous improvement. You will be successful in this role if you have an organised approach to health and safety, risk management with experience in project planning from an operational standpoint. We pride ourselves on being surrounded by a culture of empowerment, and we are looking for someone who can join us on this journey.

For more information about this role please click here to view the job description and person specification.

Contact

For more information about this role, please contact David Bryan, Director of Faculty Operations (dbryan@dmu.ac.uk)

Skills

Decision-Making
Community Minded
Communication
Organisation
Collaboration
Problem-Solving

Education

BSc / BA Degree
Information at a Glance

 

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk