The Role We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Property, Estates & Safety Manager to join our senior management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and safe upkeep of our facilities, including guest rooms, common areas, mechanical systems, estate whilst overseeing the Health and Safety provision throughout. The primary goal will be to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for our guests and employees whilst maintaining all aspects of the fabric of the building and award-winning garden whilst upholding safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include but not limited to: - Develop and implement a thorough preventive maintenance program to ensure the ongoing functionality of all mechanical systems, equipment, facilities and estate. - Be responsible for health and safety including, act as Departmental health and safety manager, deliver training for entire department on health and safety information, ensure section complies with health and safety, fire safety, waste management regulations, COSHH and other relevant legislation and best practice. Run safety induction seminars for new staff, conduct risk assessments, receive and investigate incident reports. - Keep people informed of facilities matters. (E.g., urgent health and safety issues). Act as/assume the role of departmental safety representative in relation to standard Department Health & Safety matters, present information to different University groups, induct all new staff in Health & Safety and general operational matters. - Responsible for the project management of major and minor building projects. Undertake site liaison with contractors and Estate Management, put in place the logistics of running these projects, instigate and produce briefs for smaller projects, deal with procurement and manage implementation of the project(s). Location Madingley Hall is part of the Institute of Continuing Education in the University of Cambridge. Built in the 16th century, this elegant country house has 16 well-equipped meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a professional kitchen, licensed bar, coffee shop, Lodge House available as rentable short-stay accommodation and is set in 8-acres of grounds including superb Capability Brown designed gardens. How to Apply Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter (the length of which must not exceed two A4 sides) with the details of two referees in the Upload section of the online application. Benefits 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays Defined benefits pension schemes Flexible working options Support for health & mental wellbeing Discounts on shopping Rental deposit scheme Public transport season ticket loans Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to David Toulson-Burke on david.toulson-burkeice.cam.ac.uk Questions about the application process may be directed to: HRICE.cam.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 20 January 2025 Interviews will take place soon after the advertisement closing date. Please quote reference EA44622 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Further information Property, Estates & Safety Manager - further information Apply online