Business Support Manager

Job title:

Business Support Manager

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Category: Professional, Administration and OperationalJob Description:Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annumCorporate Services Group/Estates Business ServicesFull-time: 35 hours per weekOpen-ended (permanent)The Opportunity:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Support Manager to lead and coordinate essential support across the Estates Department. This is a pivotal role, focused on delivering high-quality, efficient and proactive support, while developing a collaborative Estates culture.As a member of the Estates Business Services team, you will contribute to continuous service improvement, ensure best practice is embedded, and lead on new initiatives that keep our business support function agile, responsive and customer-focused.This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of regular on-campus (minimum of 3 days per week) and remote working.The salary for this post is Grade UE07: £41,064 to £ £48,822 per annum.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• People management and development.
• Adaptability and problem solving.
• Organisational skills and strategic thinking.
• Knowledge of the UoE processes and systems.

Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab).Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:– CV– Cover letterAs 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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe 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.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 (opens new browser tab).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 noteClosing date for applications 2nd September 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held in person during the w/c 08/09/2025.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.About the Team:The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583 and currently occupies more than 550 academic, administrative and residential buildings throughout the city of Edinburgh across 5 campuses; Central Area, Kings Buildings, Easter Bush, Bio- Quarter and the Western General Hospital. There are also sporting facilities at Peffermill.The estate is an exciting mix of eras and architecture. Whilst many of the buildings enjoy listed status and are integral to the unique qualities and characteristics of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Edinburgh, many more have been added over the years as the University has grown. The portfolio ranges from nationally important, iconic, historical buildings through to state of the art teaching, research and sporting facilities. The University of Edinburgh has a significant programme of estates investment underway, in both capital development and also in the infrastructure and resilience of the estate. This investment will help to ensure that the university remains at the forefront of world leading teaching, learning and research.The Estates Department is part of the Corporate Services Group and provides a range of key activities that help the University to achieve its corporate objectives. It is an integrated centre of excellence responsible for implementing decisions related to the buildings, fabric and infrastructure of the University. It provides specialist advice to the University on strategic estates issues as well as its statutory obligations.

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:52:19 GMT

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