Goldsmiths University of London - Fire Safety Manager

ESTATES AND FACILITIES Estates and Facilities is a specialist directorate within the University with circ. 200 staff. It maintains and supports the University and its changing needs in respect of the following disciplines: • estates strategy & strategic development • capital projects, minor works and refurbishments • maintenance (building and grounds), surveys, statutory compliance • Infrastructure • facilities services including: cleaning, portering, security, switchboard, reception, post and stores; • health and safety • catering • conference services • procurement The main campus is based at New Cross, London Borough of Lewisham and covers approximately 16 acres. It comprises some 100 buildings ranging from four fine Victorian Grade II listed buildings, a number of former domestic properties (now being used for academic and office purposes), a range of post-war utility buildings (now requiring replacement), to new purpose built ultra-modern buildings, and halls of residence and studio space that are a short walk away. Also situated approximately 12 miles from the main campus is Loring Sports Ground, located in Sidcup, London Borough of Bexley, which consists of a 20 acre sports ground and associated buildings. The variety of buildings presents a diverse set of challenges. • space utilisation & timetabling, • energy and carbon management, • environmental management

Estates & Facilities aims to make significant improvement to its service delivery and the quality of the estate in order to meet the rising expectations of staff and students.

The main functions of Estates and Facilities are:

• To advise on strategy to optimise the use of the estate and to meet the future requirements of the institutional/ corporate plan; • To procure development projects as approved; • To create a safe campus environment; • To manage and keep under review, property agreements, leases etc.; • To liaise with external bodies, as appropriate concerning the estate; • To maintain buildings, services and grounds in safe condition and fit for purpose; • The provision of timetabling services to maximise space utilisation. • To operate support services which meet agreed Service Level Standards; • To monitor effectively all financial activities to ensure departmental compliance with University’s financial regulations and procurement procedures; • To adopt value for money solutions in all aspects of activities; • To develop, maintain and implement policies and procedures to effectively manage the estate and its services; • To identify and meet current and emerging ‘customer’ requirements; • To ensure that all work and services for which it is responsible, are undertaken in a safe manner; • To provide all of its staff with the necessary training and support to effectively undertake their work and promote personal development; • To provide a facilities management function for the delivery of portering, cleaning, security, post room, central stores and telephone services. Estates and Facilities’ overall aim is to provide for sustainable first class facilities for research, teaching and learning and other activities and to create a vibrant and safe environment for students, staff and visitors and to deliver a service in a professional and integrated way.

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Appointment of Fire Saftey Manager

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