CAFM Manager

Department: Campus Infrastructure

Salary: Starting from £36,333, rising to £43,155

Closing date: Wednesday 05 April 2023

We have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of CAFM at the University of Bath, the Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2023!

About the role

The Computer Aided Facility Manager will advise and support the Director of Campus Infrastructure and the wider Campus Infrastructure team in implementing a fully operational, managed and customer focused Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system.

You will:

- Work closely with the Digital Transformation team, Campus Infrastructure colleagues and construction and engineering professionals
- Provide first line support to colleagues and external users in all elements of system usage, ensuring that best practice is adopted by users of the CAFM system
- Be required to maintain regular contact with the system supplier ensuring that system updates and developments are implemented in a timely and controlled manner
- Ensure efficient control and manage all system development requests, leading on the implementation of upgrades of the CAFM system across the Institution and be the first point of contact for enquiries and advice regarding use of the system
- Play an active role in the training of current and new staff, service users and external contractors

This role is offered on a permanent, full time (36.5 hours per week) basis.

About you

The postholder will have:

- A degree level or equivalent qualification in a subject such as information management, mathematics, or sciences or equivalent working experience
- Varied experience of working with and managing a CAFM system
- Strong evidence of experience of database administration and functional system administration, supporting end users
- Experience of Archibus or other similar integrated workplace management software

About us

The role is based in the Department of Campus Infrastructure who are responsible for the strategic planning, development and management of the University’s lands and buildings. The Infrastructure team provide installation, maintenance and repair of these buildings, contributing to the University’s exceptional student experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations. We have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.

A family-friendly University with an increasingly agile workforce, we are open to flexible working arrangements. We’re also proud to be a disability confident leader and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

We offer:

- A very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance of 23 days with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance, plus bank Holidays.
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities

There are a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some relocation expenses which you may be eligible for. Please visit the following webpages for more information:

- Relocation Procedure
- Interest-Free Loan Scheme

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away creates an excellent environment in which to work. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us on Twitter for more information.

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a better environment for our employees and students, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that enhances health and wellbeing across our community.

We are very proud to have recently received Ambassadors for Autism certification and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Visa information

If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, you should refer to our guidance on the Skilled Worker Visa before embarking on a job application to ensure you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / Indefinite Leave to Remain - please refer to our Staff Immigration webpages for further details.

Update to our application process

We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details will be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

So, if you’d like to join us as a CAFM Manager, please apply via the button shown.

Other organisations may call this role IT Systems Manager, System Support Manager, CAFM Team Lead, CAFM System Manager, or CAFM Support Manager.