Contracts and Performance Manager

Kingston University Service Company Ltd (KUSCO) was formed in 1997 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingston University. It provides a range of facilities management services to the University. KUSCO supports a diverse range of buildings and occupations across a multi-site estate ranging from a leafy campus at Kingston Hill, to the main Kingston upon Thames Penrhyn Road campus, student accommodation across the town and conferencing facilities.

KUSCO is unusual in that it is a hybrid organisation. As a limited company sitting under a higher education umbrella it seeks to take advantage of the commercial freedoms available to it by operating as a private sector organisation, whilst aligning its objectives wholly to support its only client Kingston University. KUSCO aims to provide first class FM services at a commercially competitive price.

The Contracts and Performance Manager will be the subject matter expert across operations, maintenance and accommodation contracts for KUCSO and work closely with a number of stake holders to ensure a value for money service that complements the universities corporate strategy. This role is a key role within the KUSCO management structure, reporting directly into the Managing Director.

This role will also work closely with the Asset Services Manager to review and evaluate the maintenance contracts and develop a procurement strategy ensuring a high-quality offering from the external supply chain.

You will lead the management of two new student accommodation contracts across 1200 rooms, where you will play a pivotal role in the mobilisation and start-up of the contract, and ongoing management.  

This role will also support the managers with any contract management issues across a range of contracts including the catering contract, waste and the bus contract. 

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in managing complex facilities management or student accommodation contracts. Ideally with a working knowledge of SPV or PFI contracts. You will have a passion for detail and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

You will be able to demonstrate success in creating and leading a culture of exceptional quality and innovation within a comparable customer focussed environment.

For a confidential discussion and/or the full Candidate Briefing Pack, please contact our advisor Hayley Mintern of The Management Recruitment Group at hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk or alternatively on 020 8892 0115.

Closing date for application is Sunday 4^th August 2019.