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Title | Head of Facilities & Operating Services |
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The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is a world-class research organisation focusing on land and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. CEH is part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) the leading funder of independent research, training and innovation in environmental science in the UK. To lead the effective management of CEH Estates & Facilities, , Safety Health & Environmental (SHE) Management and Business Continuity to achieve a consistently high standard of service delivery across the four CEH sites. The responsibility for Estates covers all Freehold and Leasehold management of the main CEH sites, major capital investment management, lease and SLA agreements for tenants, plus lease and access agreements for numerous scientific Field Sites. Facilities management includes the development and maintenance of fit for purpose building, plant and services in accordance with CEH needs including statutory compliance and industry best practices. Facilities services are provided through a mix of internal and contractor services. SHE management services are maintained at ISO14001 (2015) and OHSAS18001/ISO45001 standards. Additionally all areas are within scope of our achievement of ISO9001 standard. Key Priorities Leadership of the function (43 members of staff) to enable:
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Status Changes From April 2018, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, a component part of the Natural Environment Research Council, will be part of UK Research and Innovation. UK Research and Innovation will bring together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. The vision for the new organisation is to be the best research and innovation organisation in the world. More information can be found online at http://www.ukri.org. From April 2018, you will be employed by UK Research and Innovation. Associated with this change is the plan for CEH to subsequently move outside the public sector to become a not for profit research organisation with charitable status. We will continue to be funded as now by a mixture of NERC and competitively won income. Further Information To discuss this role further please contact Jaqui Dingle, Director for People and Operations (jad@ceh.ac.uk). For more information on CEH please go to www.ceh.ac.uk. Eligibility To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. How to apply: Applications are handled by UK Shared Business Services; to apply please visit our job board at http://topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc243592_7771.aspx. Please ensure that you complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted as a standalone. The form should be uploaded via the "My Account" menu option on the "Jobs Home" page. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000, please quote reference number IRC243592. Closing Date: 7th January 2018 |