University of Sussex - Director of Estates and Facilities M…

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10. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability be an articulate and effective advocate to establish good working relationships with a diverse range of partners internally and externally 11. Experience in the management of leases, both as lessor and lessee, the undertaking of rent reviews and oversight of the University’s rates assessments

1. Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification in a property-related discipline

2. A proven track record in the delivery of high quality project management services across the full project lifecycle including the preparation of complex briefs 3. Significant experience in the procurement of construction projects for projects in excess of £10m in line with EU and other public procurement funding procedures

12. Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload and work with the minimum of supervision

13. Demonstrable leadership and management skills, able to manage both internal and external teams, consultants and contractors

4. Experience of working on demanding and technically complex projects and building types

5. Experience in the preparation of applications for necessary permissions and consents

14. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work outside of normal contractual hours as required

6. Capability and supply chain management expertise to ensure the delivery of high quality facilities management services delivered via external contracts

15. Ability to use a number of IT packages including finance and the Microsoft Office suite of applications, CAD and BIM

7. Experience in the management of acquisition and disposal of property

16. Sound understanding of health, safety and resilience and its practical application

8. Experience of sound financial management including the production of financial information for inclusion in committee reports 9. Excellent influencing, negotiating and problem solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of senior-level stakeholders both within the organization and across the sector

17. Able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity, and its practical application.

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