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Deputy Facilities Operations Manager

University of Edinburgh43 open roles

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£41,885 – £49,798 a year
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Edinburgh - Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom
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Job Description

Grade UE07: £41,885 - £49,798 per annum

Information Services Group / IS Corporate

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger.

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.

Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation, helping us thrive and innovate together.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

The Opportunity:

The Deputy Facilities Operations Manager within the Information Services Group (ISG), leads a team responsible for maintaining safe, compliant, and high-performance environments that support critical University operations. This is a pivotal leadership role for a professional who understands that exceptional management is about enabling people to thrive. As a key member of the ISG Facilities senior management team, you will not just maintain buildings; you will shape the environment where research and teaching happen.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. This is a 100% on-campus role and not suitable for hybrid working

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

Discover more about working at the University of Edinburgh on our Jobs website.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

  • Working within one of the world’s leading universities
  • Good salary/pay rates
  • Responsibility and autonomy

Note: While we champion flexibility, this role requires a 100% on-campus presence to effectively lead frontline operations and engage directly with the campus community.

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How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. In your cover letter, we ask that you specifically address:

  • Your experience in leading and developing facilities teams within a complex organisation.
  • An example of how you have successfully driven a culture change or service improvement initiative.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

We believe that diverse teams build better estates. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates who can bring varied perspectives to our leadership team.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

Interviews will be held week commencing 30 November 2026.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

Information Services Corporate comprises Business Administration, IS Facilities, Disability Information Services, IS HR, Strategy Management and Special Projects. Its main role is supporting the CIO, Head of Knowledge Management and Planning, and the Directorates, to manage the smooth running of IS and its interactions within the wider University community.

For further information visit the IS Corporate Office webpage (Opens new browser tab).

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