Company: The Royal Society of Chemistry
Location: London
Posted: May 12th, 2026
Circa:
Salary for this role is up to 43,834 per annum plus varied benefits.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Burlington House, a historic landmark in the heart of London, as our Building Services Supervisor. This is a hands-on leadership role at the centre of a busy, prestigious venue, overseeing day-to-day building operations and supporting a wide range of events and activities.
About the role
Oversee the efficient day-to-day running of Burlington House, including plant, equipment, maintenance, reception, mail and security
Manage up to two direct reports and deputise for the Facilities & Estates Manager as needed
Work closely with the Hospitality team to deliver seamless internal and external events, including room set-up, AV support and reception cover at The Chemistry Centre
Source, commission and supervise contractors on site, ensuring compliance with safe working procedures
Act as Local Health & Safety Officer, maintaining risk assessments, fire safety compliance, CCTV operations and evacuation planning
Organise and manage rotas across a 3-person team providing building cover from 8am10:30pm
Occasional travel to Cambridge (Thomas Graham House) required
This role requires flexibility, including early starts, late evenings, and participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota as a keyholder. On a rare occasion you will be required to work over weekends
What we're looking for
Proven supervisory or team-leader experience in building services, facilities or a similar operational environment
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including risk assessments, COSHH and fire safety compliance
Experience managing contractors and overseeing planned preventative maintenance schedules
Excellent communication and people management skills, with a calm and decisive approach under pressure
Good IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and the ability to support AV/IT setups at events
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage rotas and balance competing operational priorities
When applying, please provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills, knowledge and competencies match the requirements outlined in the job description. This role will close on Sunday, 17th May at midnight and the interviews will take place at our Burlington House in London.
Benefits
At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options across the organisation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including:
London weighting allowance and lunch allowance
26 days paid holiday per annum
35-hour working week with flexible options, to be agreed with your line manager
Access to a private medical (optional)
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Paid volunteering days
Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution)
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@rsc.org