Job Description

Department
Estate Services
Location
Ormskirk
Salary
39,906 to 44,746 per annum
Permanent campus based role
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Thursday 13 November 2025
Reference
EHA0606-1025



We're here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Electrical Services Manager to join the Estates Services Department within the Facilities Management Team. You will become part of a dedicated and passionate Estates Team, committed to delivering safe, compliant, and sustainable estates. The team fosters a strong sense of unity, collaboration, and shared purpose.


In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the University's electrical systems and infrastructure, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance. Your work will directly support the health, safety, and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, while providing assurance that the University fully meets its legal and statutory obligations in relation to electrical and building maintenance compliance.


As a senior technical leader within Estate Services, you will:

Lead the delivery and implementation of the University's maintenance strategy, contributing to long-term strategic planning. Ensure all buildings and facilities are safe, accessible, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. You will take primary responsibility for contract management of external service providers, ensuring maintenance-related contracts deliver high-quality outcomes and represent Value for Money. This includes overseeing contractor performance, compliance, and service standards across a range of specialist services. Act as the subject matter expert for electrical services, providing robust technical support to the in-house maintenance team. Serve as a senior advisor to the Head of Estates Management, particularly in response to changes in legislation, compliance requirements, and industry standards.

In addition to contractor oversight, you will provide strong line management and leadership to the internal maintenance team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.


As the Technical Expert for electrical infrastructure, you will advise on the implications of legislative changes and ensure full compliance across all electrical systems and installations. For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Kevin Moss, Estates Manager at Mossk@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As Electrical Services Manager, you will have:

Experience level of technical knowledge relevant to discipline The ability to work to deadlines Experience working in live environments within a complex Estates Strong team working skills with management and organisational skills Strong attention to detail

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more. Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.


Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.


Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.


Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is "A great success story... an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.