University of Bristol - Head of Campus Planning

Main Statement of Responsibilities Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic Campus and Capital plan to transform the University’s physical and built (including digital) environment in to a modern, fit-for-purpose estate • Lead, manage and motivate internal and external stakeholders to successfully deliver a high quality ‘Campus and Capital Delivery Plan’ that tests, clarifies, aligns and where needed, reshapes the Campus vision. • Working with the Director of Campus Development as the interface between existing teams to help join-up and improve the coherence between project delivery, space and asset planning, sustainability goals (including carbon footprint reduction, infrastructure and energy and transport and travel plans), smart campus development and operational delivery. • Direct, lead and motivate the Campus Planning team to function as a whole. The team will consist of resources from across a range of disciplines from other areas within the Campus Division, including (but not limited to) data analysts, space planners, project leads/managers, development managers, senior architects, facility managers, systems managers (e.g. GIS and BIM), project analysts, operational managers/leads, building surveyors and external consultants. • Lead the Campus Planning function, working collaboratively with Faculties, a range of ‘as required’ consultant specialists and in some cases (e.g. in first step delivery) consultant teams across emergent work, projects and strategic planning, ensuring adherence to the procurement regulations and contractual obligations of the University. • Deputise for the Director, as required, with both internal and external audiences. Analysis, Reporting & Documentation • Work collaboratively with the Director of Campus Development to convert Campus plans into deliverable workplans, space plans or projects. This will require educational, research, planning, process, governance and data analysis, co-created alongside faculties and specialists to develop accessible, easy-to-read plans that can convert to projects and workflows. • Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to University Boards and external stakeholders. These may include Board of Trustees, Finance and Infrastructure Committee, Capital Portfolio Board, CDLG, the Leadership Team, the Extended Leadership Team, the Planning Authority and Neighbourhood/partnership groups. • To ensure that all the required information (full brief/business case, likely costs, likely timescales and resourcing) for potential capital projects is gathered, with proper control mechanisms in place (e.g. pre-Stage 0 and Stage 0 management) to ensure the appropriate allocation of key projects and work plans arising from the Campus & Capital Delivery Plan.

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