Future development of the estate The University has a number of masterplans which allow for improvements in existing facilities and accommodate the demand for an increase in the size of the functional estate.
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Superintendent and Head of University Parks UAS Estates Services Oxford University Parks, Estates Services, The Tentorium, South Parks Road, Oxford
• The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter provides high quality modern teaching and office-based research facilities that encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative work; Humanities faculties have moved together into the former Radcliffe Infirmary Building and the purpose-built Andrew Wiles Building brings together the Mathematical Institute from three separate locations • The purchase of the Park Hospital site allows for the expansion of the Old Road Campus as a centre for developing world-leading medical research alongside operational clinical facilities • There are opportunities to redevelop and refurbish buildings in the Science Area and Keble Road Triangle to meet demand for state-of-the-art laboratory-based teaching and research
• The Begbroke Science Park offers considerable scope for expansion and growth allowing University research to develop hand-in-hand with industrial and commercial enterprise • The Iffley Road Sports Centre provides opportunities to develop new sports facilities comparable to those of other world-leading universities
Grade 9 Full time Permanent Head of Maintenance Services
The role To take overall responsibility for the management, development and enhancement of the University Parks and the University’s Green Functional Estate. This role reports to the Head of maintenance services and the Curators of the University Parks. Responsibilities Management To take responsibility for the development of the University Parks and wider estate.
To enhance and develop all spaces for the benefit of students, staff and members of the public, to adapt spaces as needs change.
To develop a strategic view of the plant collections within those spaces, integrating this philosophy with the emerging University Biodiversity Strategy and the developing built environment.
To develop, implement and review a five year plan for the Department addressing growth and changes within the Department.
To report termly to the Curators of the University Parks.
To report quarterly to the University parks board.
To liaise and interface with other professional staff within Estates Services to develop the Functional Estate.
To liaise and interface with Departmental Heads and external clients regarding the provision of services offered by the Department.
To liaise with the Director of Sport to deliver adequate sporting facilities within the Parks.
Financial To plan, prepare, and manage the Departmental Budget within the guidelines set through Estates Services.
For further information visit the Estate Strategy website at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/estates
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Plan and budget capital expenditure ensuring plant and equipment is replaced at appropriate intervals, maintaining the operational effectiveness of the department.
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