Head of Technical FM Services

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking to appoint a Head of Technical FM Services who will be responsible for the Engineering Infrastructure, technical delivery and compliance of all UAL campus buildings and to ensure compliance with all statutory and technical requirements.

UAL is a global leader in creativity, innovation, and invention across the knowledge economy. Comprising six renowned Colleges and four Institutes across London, UAL continues to shape the future of art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UAL is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming its status as a creative powerhouse. With a vibrant, multicultural community of over 20,000 students from more than 130 countries, UAL fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment that nurtures the next generation of creative talent.

The Head of Technical FM Services is a pivotal role within the Estates team offering the opportunity to shape the future of our built environment while supporting world leading education in the creative arts.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Facilities Management, you will be responsible for ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met across UAL’s estate. You will lead a team of professionals in delivering planned and reactive maintenance, long term asset management, and capital project support. Your expertise will drive service excellence, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring our facilities meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and performance.

We are looking for an individual with substantial post qualification experience in managing technical FM services (inhouse and outsourced) and long term maintenance planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, educated to HNC level or equivalent in disciplines related to electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire safety systems, with hands on knowledge of critical power infrastructure including UPS, generators, and CHP systems. Experience in applying Health & Safety principles is essential, ideally supported by NEBOSH or an equivalent certification and familiarity with regulations such as CDM, L8, and asbestos management.

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For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisors Joe Glendon ( [email protected] ) and Connor Humpage ([email protected]) at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to [email protected] and [email protected]

Closing date for applications is Sunday 7 th September 2025.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.