UCA - Director of Estates and Facilities

Role Profile

Provision of leadership to all staff in the Estates & Facilities Department, ensuring that the necessary skill and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired. Keep skill mix under review to ensure that that University is able to operate as an informed client in all aspects of its estate and facility management activities, procure in-house or contracted resources as necessary. Responsible for the ongoing development and updates of the estate database to ensure that adequate information is available on matters such as physical condition, legislation compliance, functional suitability and space utilisation etc. Represent the University on estate and estate related matters and in dealings with the Funding Council, Local and National Authorities, business partners, commercial developers and other external organisations. Advise on matters related to physical development taking into account the University’s declared targets and strategic plans and the parameters laid down in local and regional structure plans. Promote efficiency and flexibility in the use of physical resources, improving the academic programme fit, aesthetics and providing for staff and students a more effective teaching and research environment, improved sense of academic community and enhanced quality of University life. Be an active member of the University Emergency Response and Incident Management Procedure (UERIMP) and own the Estates & Facilities Business Continuity Plans. Responsible for the ongoing development and updates of the estate database to ensure that adequate information is available on matters such as physical condition, legislation compliance, functional suitability and space utilisation etc. Represent the University on estate and estate related matters and in dealings with the Funding Council, Local and National Authorities, business partners, commercial developers and other external organisations. Advise on matters related to physical development taking into account the University’s declared targets and strategic plans and the parameters laid down in local and regional structure plans.

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