University of Bristol - Director of Estates

• Directing the overall programme of capital projects to ensure that: o The University’s exposure to financial risk is controlled o The final project result  Provides facilities that are economic to run, reliable and flexible in future use.  Delivers the outcomes required by the university and its academic and other key stakeholders. • Leadership of property and asset management of University owned property. • The University’s vision of the future includes sustainability of one of its key themes. This role has responsibility for the Sustainability team and should provide leadership to help realise the University’s vision. • Taking overarching responsibility for the Estates division budget, allocating the resources to the various areas in line with the strategic priorities of the University. • Setting and monitoring the professional standards required of Estates staff, having regard to quality expectations as well as relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. • Monitoring the skills and capability of professional staff to ensure that they have the required professional competencies relevant to the risks and statutory responsibilities that each Department carries. • Ensuring that performance is managed effectively through objective setting and personal development plans to support and improve the delivery of a high-quality service. • Acting as the prime point of contact for senior academic and professionals services staff to provide professional guidance on estates or related issues concerning services provided by the Division. • Keeping abreast of planning policy through the local and regional spatial development frameworks ensuring that the University’s long-term interests are both represented and protected as far as possible. This requires formal representation of the University at specific planning fora and also through formal written representation processes.

Relationships and Contacts Line Manager:

Registrar and Chief Operating Officer

Line Manager to:

Deputy Director of Estates and Head of Facilities Management Director of Capital Projects Head of Space and Asset Management Head of Estates Contracting Head of External Estates Head of Sustainability Personal Assistant

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