DIRECTOR OF ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES May 2018
Welcome
Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in this important role at Oxford Brookes University. I hope that the following details are of help to you. Oxford Brookes University is one of the UK’s leading modern higher education institutions. The University’s Strategic Plan, Strategy 2020, identifies four strategic goals: Student Experience, Research and Knowledge Exchange, Infrastructure and Services, and External. The strategy builds on the institution’s existing strengths and sets a framework for excellence and innovation to deliver further impact for the benefit of all of our communities in the context of an increasingly competitive environment. To help drive forward its strategic plan, the University is looking to appoint a Director of Estates and Campus Services as successor to the current incumbent who retires in August 2018. Reporting into the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Estates and Campus Services will lead the directorate tasked with delivery of a physical estate and associated services that reflect our academic ambitions. This is a broad portfolio covering the long-term planning, development and maintenance of the estate, providing a range of services which are essential for the smooth running of the University, and providing an excellent student and staff experience. The Director will be responsible for planning and delivering large-scale capital projects, as well as providing a high-quality, cost-effective range of services including student accommodation, sport and commercial services (catering, conferencing, etc.). The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading and delivering major capital projects in a large, complex organisation, alongside providing high-quality, cost-effective and client-centred services. The postholder will have demonstrable experience of leading teams, be able to inspire those around them, and have exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. S/he will possess a comprehensive understanding of the external environment in which universities operate. Thank you for your interest in this key role at Oxford Brookes University. I look forward to engaging with you as part of the
recruitment process. BRENDAN CASEY REGISTRAR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry. We also have significant research strengths - 94% of Oxford Brookes research was judged to be internationally recognised and 59% judged ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014). SUCCESS AT OXFORD BROOKES
■ ■ One of the top 50 universities in the world under 50 years old - the only UK institution to make the list (QS World University Rankings, Top 50 Under 50, 2018) ■ ■ Among the world’s top universities in 15 individual subject areas (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018) ■ ■ 12 years of success with our Associate College Partnership; partnering with seven Further Education colleges across the region to offer alternative ways to gain qualifications ■ ■ 93.2% of Oxford Brookes students are in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating (HESA, Destination of Leavers Survey 2017) ■ ■ Oxford Brookes University contributes over £1m per day to the UK economy ■ ■ We have over 130,000 alumni in over 189 countries
To achieve the next level of success, we are working to deliver our 2020 Strategy.
In particular we are working towards:
■ ■ a student experience of unparalleled reputation and renown ■ ■ a modern, inspirational setting to study and learn ■ ■ a world-class, focused and selective research portfolio ■ ■ an enviable international reputation and footprint ■ ■ building our role as a key regional influencer ■ ■ outstanding partnerships, speaking to our connectedness ■ ■ sector-leading infrastructure, services and IT ■ ■ financial sustainability, generating surpluses for agreed reinvestment plans.
“Oxford Brookes University will provide an exceptional, student-centred experience which is based on both internationally significant research and pedagogic best practice. We will build on a tradition of distinction in academic, professional and social engagement to enhance our reputation as a university which educates confident citizens characterised by their generosity of spirit.” OUR STRATEGY
OUR MISSION Oxford Brookes University is committed to leading the intellectual, social and economic development of the communities it serves through teaching, research and creativity that achieve the highest standards.
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS Student experience
External We will be a university dedicated to improving the human condition in Oxfordshire and around the world. We will: ■ ■ harness the enterprising creativity, knowledge, and commitment of the University’s academics, staff and students to benefit urban and rural communities principally within Oxfordshire ■ ■ further develop mutually beneficial partnerships to facilitate the application of the University’s education, research and knowledge exchange nationally and internationally, and to prepare the University’s graduates to be engaged global citizens. Infrastructure and services We will be a university characterised by its sector-leading, high quality, sustainable and cost-effective services, operating within a culture of continuous improvement. We will: ■ ■ manage our activities to achieve self-sustaining and robust finances and a strong position relative to the HE sector ■ ■ develop and enhance the quality and efficiency of the University’s infrastructure and services. You can view our 2020 strategy here.
We will be a university that enables a student experience of the highest standard possible. We will: ■ ■ ensure that learning and teaching are at the leading edge and relevant to contemporary contexts ■ ■ provide an environment where students are proactively engaged in shaping their experience through influencing learning and extra-curricular policy, processes and outcomes. Research and knowledge exchange We will be a university that is committed to externally recognised world-leading research which is translated and disseminated for the benefit of our communities. We will: are, or have the potential to be, recognised as world-leading and encourage multi - and interdisciplinary research activity across the University ■ ■ increase the exploitation and dissemination of the highest quality research and collaboration with other higher education institutions and the public, private and third sector. ■ ■ focus on the areas of research which
There are approximately 18,000 students at Oxford Brookes University. 78% are from the UK, 6% are from the EU and 16% are from the rest of the world. Our students and graduates are known for their employability. They benefit from the strong links we have with businesses and employers both locally and internationally, from local schools and hospitals to organisations such as Oxfam, BMW, KPMG, Ferrari and Microsoft. OUR STUDENTS
TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK (TEF) Oxford Brookes University holds a Silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework, recognising that the University delivers “high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.” The TEF award recognised that “students achieve excellent outcomes” as well as the “outstanding levels of satisfaction with teaching and assessment and feedback.”
STAYING AHEAD We aim to continue providing our students with a stimulating learning experience, including opportunities to develop skills both inside and outside their studies, with co- curricular projects to fuel their enthusiasm and hone their abilities. We are working on action plans to enhance our performance in the National Student Survey and further improve our teaching excellence with a view to gaining a Gold award in the TEF.
RESEARCH AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
OUR RESEARCH Research at Oxford Brookes enjoys an international reputation, attracting high-quality staff and students. Our strategy for research and knowledge exchange, sets out the University’s future ambitions in the higher education sector, including developing our recognised research portfolio across the faculties whilst nurturing our emerging strengths and fostering greater international collaboration. We were successful in the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), which showed 94% of Brookes research to be internationally recognised and 59% judged ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. We were in the top 10 universities for increase in research power since REF 2014. Investing in individuals and groups of researchers at every stage of their career is central to our success. ■ ■ Oxford Brookes has committed a Central Research Fund to support individuals and research groups including for example Collaborative Travel Awards, Bridging Funds, Research Fellowships and PhD scholarships. ■ ■ We hold the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission, which recognises our commitment to supporting research staff. ■ ■ In 2016 we launched our Research Excellence Awards to support research-active academics with funding towards research leave, employment of a research assistant or project travel costs. ■ ■ We introduced Vice-Chancellor Fellowships in 2017 across our faculties, offering an excellent opportunity for researchers who want to develop their careers, with funding and startup support tailored to discipline needs.
Oxford Brookes achieved a record year for research grants awarded in 2016/17, an increase of 63% compared to last year; and we have continued this upward trajectory. Major funding comes from research councils, charitable trusts, industry and government. In recent years we have been successful in winning competitive funding from UK government departments and from the European Commission. Our income from intellectual property (IP) was more than £3m in 2016/17, and we have been in the top ten of all UK higher education institutions for IP income for the last seven years, according to HEFCE’s Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey. Through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), we have produced significant benefits for our partner businesses. We have a strong record of award-winning KTPs with industry, including Sony Entertainment and Inter-Continental Hotels. The latest projects are looking at solving problems of overheating in care homes and the design of buildings for flood resilience. GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS Oxford Brookes is a university with an international outlook and reach. We already have a number of successful international partnerships and we are looking to deepen and strengthen these, as well as seek out new opportunities. We believe a key to success is to forge university-level, multi- dimensional strategic partnerships across a range of disciplines and are currently in negotiations to develop this arrangement in China, Australia and Malaysia.
Brookes People Awards 2016
OUR VALUES In the development and nurturing of intellectual and enterprising creativity, we make our highest contribution to society. Social responsibility demands that all aspects of our activity should be sustainable. Equality, inclusivity and the celebration of diversity must be the foundation for all we do. We will never be content with anything other than a wholehearted commitment to the quality of the student experience. We will continue to enhance the value - and the perception of value - of our social as well as educational mission. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES These are defined as: Generosity of spirit We believe people flourish in a culture of respect and support, where we celebrate difference and thrive on each other’s success. Our students manifest a generosity of spirit as they progress in the world. Confidence We have confidence in our staff and students, and we know that we prepare our graduates well for a fulfilling and valuable life. Through their success, we continue to earn our outstanding reputation. Connectedness Our academic excellence is underpinned by a history of learning by doing. Our connections and our Oxford roots are fundamental to our students’ experiences and our successful future. Enterprising creativity We’re adaptable and flexible, and consider a fresh approach in everything we do - because we know our sustainability depends on a pioneering spirit.
OUR STAFF AND CULTURE
Oxford Brookes University employs 2,800 staff. We recognise that our staff are key to our continuing success. We are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive working environment which supports colleagues to flourish and enjoy what they do. We want colleagues to feel valued, empowered, challenged, stimulated, involved, appreciated and trusted. We provide comprehensive and progressive employment conditions, including flexible working, opportunities for staff development, and career progression, and a commitment to enhanching the staff experience, underpinned by our Guiding Principles.
Our HR Strategy sets out how we will continue to provide a stimulating and rewarding work experience for all our staff, at all stages of their careers at Oxford Brookes. Our new staff experience strategy and action plan aim to ensure that the University provides the best possible working environment for colleagues, improving staff wellbeing, creating a sense of community in the workplace, and encouraging discussion and open communication amongst colleagues at all levels of the institution. Recent initiatives include our Brookes People Awards which recognise outstanding colleagues who exemplify our Guiding Principles, the annual Feel Good Festival, and Brookes Active.
Consultation and participation are important attributes of staff relations with colleagues contributing to key decisions and senior staff appointments. We have comprehensive internal communications, including regular campus briefings about university direction and policy led by the Vice-Chancellor, staff newsletters, a staff Twitter stream and internal digital screens. Oxford Brookes is committed to ensuring the very best staff and student experience where all our community can flourish in a culture of respect and support, where we celebrate difference and thrive on each other’s success.
OUR OXFORD
Oxford is a beautiful city with a rich cultural history. The city is famous for education and architecture, museums and green spaces. It has a population of 161,300 and is currently the 12th fastest growing city with one-third of the population aged 18-29. There are 4,750 businesses in Oxford providing 120,000 jobs. Key sectors of industry are health, education, research, technology, tourism, car manufacturing and publishing. Oxfordshire is amongst the top five technology innovation ecosystems in the world and home to over 1,500 high tech companies employing around 43,000 people. Oxford Brookes is proud of its home in Oxford and proud to make a significant economic, social and cultural contribution to the city; from contributing £1m per day to the UK economy, through our links with the high-skill regional economy to the expertise of our nurses and teachers in local hospitals and schools.
We partner up to raise aspirations in schools, widen access to those under-represented in higher education and to provide high-level consultancy to small and medium sized enterprises. Tourism is a thriving economy in the city, generating more than £780m annually. In 2016 Oxford was the seventh most visited city in the UK for overnight visits. Oxford is only an hour from London by train and many placements and field trips make the most of this easy access. The University is well served by a regular coach service to central London and to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. More information about the city of Oxford and the surrounding area is available at www.experienceoxfordshire.org
OUR CAMPUSES
Harcourt Hill Campus is home to a range of humanities and sports teaching. The original Westminster College, founded in 1851, has had a home at Harcourt Hill since the 1950s and merged with Oxford Brookes University in 2000. The Westminster Hall student residence also sits on the campus, alongside sports facilities, including a swimming pool. Wheatley Campus became part of the then Oxford Polytechnic in 1975. Over recent years, the campus has seen investment in engineering spaces and in 2017 saw further investment in key student and staff areas, including the creation of a new gym. Swindon Campus opened the newly refurbished Joel Joffe building in August 2016, almost two decades after the University first had a presence in the town. The Joel Joffe building provides clinical skills labs in a modern teaching location.
Our future plans At Oxford Brookes we are continually investing in our campuses. Over the next ten years we are spending £220m to create further inspiring spaces for our staff and students. The plan sets out a significant programme of refurbishment along with some new build, and will see some of our academic and professional services activity moving to a different campus. Over the next few years all Wheatley-based courses will move to Headington Campus, while courses in humanities, social sciences and some sports courses are set to move from Headington to Harcourt Hill Campus.
Oxford Brookes University operates on three campuses in Oxford: Headington, Harcourt Hill and Wheatley, with a smaller campus in Swindon, focused on nursing education and operating department practice. Headington Campus comprises three sites. The Headington Hill site is set in mature parkland and home to Headington Hill Hall, a 19th century former manor house. A 15-minute walk away, the Marston Road site is a hub for healthcare teaching on the campus. The flagship £132m John Henry Brookes Building opened on the Gipsy Lane site in 2014. Winning a number of awards, it has transformed the experience of students and the wider University community. It houses the main central services at Headington, including the library, social study space, student support services, catering facilities and Brookes Union. The most recent phase of investment saw the Business School relocated to refurbished premises at the end of 2017. Brand new teaching spaces and industry-standard science laboratories also opened in 2017, alongside landscaping of external spaces, and the new Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall.
You can find out more about our estates strategy and capital projects at our Space to Think page.
OUR LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE AND FINANCES The Vice-Chancellor reports to the Board of Governors and is supported by the Vice-Chancellor’s Group which comprises:
■ Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience)
■ Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Global Partnerships)
■ Registrar and Chief Operating Officer ■ Director of Finance and Legal Services
Director of Human Resources
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■ Pro Vice-Chancellor/Deans of the faculties (four)
The University’s Chancellor is Olympic gold medallist Dame Katherine Grainger PhD.
OUR FINANCES Oxford Brookes University has a good track record of meeting or exceeding budget targets and achieving strong financial performance against sector KPIs. Our annual financial statements can be found on our website at www.brookes.ac.uk/ about-brookes/structure-and-governance/ policies-and-financial-statements/
The University’s financial plans focus on strong operating cash and robust surpluses, in order to achieve an excellent student experience and provide and attract investment in research and commercial activity.
OUR STRUCTURE - OUR FACULTIES
OXFORD BROOKES BUSINESS SCHOOL
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT
Department of Biological and Medical Sciences
Business School
School of Education
School of Architecture
Oxford School of Hospitality Management
Department of Psychology, Health and Professional Development
Department of English and Modern Languages
School of Arts
Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice
Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work
School of History, Philosophy and Culture
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
School of Law
School of the Built Environment
Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery
Comprised of:
Institute of Public Care
Department of Nursing
Department of Social Sciences
Department of Midwifery, Community and Public Health
OUR STRUCTURE - OUR DIRECTORATES
DIRECTORATE OF STRATEGIC CHANGE AND
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
DIRECTORATE OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES
DIRECTORATE OF FINANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES
DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTORATE OF LEARNING RESOURCES
IT SERVICES
BUSINESS PLANNING
HR Management
Office of the Chief Information Officer
Academic Office
Communications Team
Estates Services
Financial Services
Library
Strategic and Business Planning Office
Learning Technology
Academic Policy and Quality Office
External Relations
Facilities Services
Legal Services
Strategic Change and Programme Governance Office
Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development
Customer Services
Occupational Health
Admissions Office
Oxford Brookes International
Projects Team
Procurement
Media
Information Services
Careers
UK Recruitment and Partnerships
Space Planning Team
Research and Business Development
Oxford Brookes Nursery
IT Strategy, Information Management and Partnerships
Student Central
Directorate Administration
Brookes Sport
Risk and Resilience
University Safety Office
Programme Management Office
Upgrade
HR Information Systems Team
Infastructure Services
Central Admin and Finance
Wellbeing
Commercial Services (Oxford Brookes Venues, Catering and Residential)
ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES: OVERVIEW Estates and Campus Services (formerly known as Estates and Facilities Management) is a large multi-disciplinary directorate, responsible for the long-term planning, development and maintenance of Oxford Brookes University’s estate as well as providing a range of services that are essential for the smooth running of the University as a whole. Estates The Estates team is responsible for capital projects and maintenance as well as the Carbon Reduction Plan. Responsibility
Space Planning This team supports the development of briefs for space and deals with arrangements to both vacate and occupy space. They are responsible for the CAD and BIM services and the database to support the collection of statistics. They manage furniture and signage for Oxford Brookes and are responsible for room utilisation reports and the post occupancy evaluation processes. They hold the property terrier and are responsible for lease details. Sports This team manages the provision of internal and external sports facilities. Brookes Sport offers a wide range of high-quality facilities to support students, staff and the wider community to enjoy an active lifestyle and well as meeting the needs of elite athletes and British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) teams who are studying at Oxford Brookes. Brookes Sport is known for rowing success and the team manages two boathouses on the River Thames. Our climbing wall and swimming pool support a significant number of local community users. The team also supports the wellbeing agenda of the University working closely with colleagues in Human Resources and the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. Finance With directorate operating turnover at £50m there is a small team of accountants and finance staff dealing with transactions and procurement for the directorate. They also deal with the finances for the capital programmes and underpin the detailed work on estates costs for benchmarking purposes.
for grounds and health and safety also sits within the team. The current footprint is 125,000 m2 gia and 79 hectares of grounds. Our campus development plans are focused on rationalisation to create a smaller, higher quality, innovative and better-used estate. The site comprises of 142 buildings across the entire estate (academic and residential), with buildings dating from the 1820s to 2018. As part of the plan, the disposal of Wheatley Campus is in hand with related projects to relocate the current occupants. The University also has over 5,500 student bedrooms in a mixture of owned, third-party and nominations agreements, and plans to increase and invest in student facilities from the current 95,000 m2 gia with over £100m earmarked for investment. Additionally there is a Maintenance Investment Plan. Facilities and Commercial Services The Facilities and Commercial Services team manage all ‘soft’ services including campus management, facilities services, helpdesk and reception. They oversee cleaning and security, which are outsourced, as well as managing the University bus contract, worth £2.4m per annum. The Commercial Services team deliver a surplus of circa £5m per year through conferencing activity and oversee the executive lease catering contract. Conferencing activity takes place predominately between June and September but some activities take place throughout the year. The Accommodation team manage the Accommodation Bureau to advise on options and allocations for student residential needs, whilst there is a dedicated Halls team to manage our owned and operated properties and support conference business. Many of our facilities are accessible over extended hours and some buildings open every day of the year.
The University is currently located on three main campuses in Oxford with a satellite in Swindon and premises in Bath. We have a ten-year Estates Investment Plan which is focused on delivering high-quality, sustainable campuses to support excellence in teaching and research, and provide an outstanding experience for students and staff. Every estates capital project is designed to have a transformational impact. A step change in our ambitions was marked in 2014 by the opening of the John Henry Brookes Building, which won numerous national awards for its architectural design and its positive impact on the student experience. The Estate Investment Plan will see the University investing a further £220m in the physical estate. To date, the plan has involved large-scale refurbishments to many of the University’s buildings, and some new build developments. Planning applications for future development are in progress. The Directorate of Estates and Campus Services is an important part of Oxford Brookes and works closely with all other areas of the University. The directorate works to a set of KPIs to support the efficiency of the estate linked to: space utilisation, carbon reduction, building condition, income per m2 and total property costs. ECS has circa 250fte staff across a range of departments as well as outsourced staff.
DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES
Estates and Campus Services Senior Management Team Director of Estates and Campus Services
Deputy Director-Facilities and Commercial Services • Cleaning, caretaking and security at all sites • Campus management • Transport • Services Desk • Accommodation office • Catering and retail • Halls management at Headington and satellite sites • Conferences
Deputy Director-Estates Project planning • Delivery and procurement of building projects • All estates maintenance • Minor works • Health and safety and environmental services
Head of Space Planning • Space planning • Property terrier • Space database • CAD
Director of Sport • Sports • Facilities and development
Head of ECM Finance • ECM finance and capital recording for the University
• Room audits • Space briefs • Relocation
Date last reviewed: May 2018 Directorate: Estates and Campus Services Title of post: Director of Estates and Campus Services Salary: Competitive Post number: tbc F/T or % P/T: Full-time Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Principal location of work: Headington Campus but will be required to work across all University sites Immediate line manager: Registrar and Chief Operating Officer Staff managed: Deputy Director, Estates; Deputy Director, Facilities and Commercial Services; Head of Space Planning; Director of Sport; Head of ECS Finance. Qualifications required for post: An appropriate qualification in facilities management (BIFM) and/or Associate of RICS/RIBA/ICF/CIOB Experience required for post: See Personal Specification for further detail. Overall purpose of post: To provide strategic leadership for the development and management of the University’s physical estate and manage a diverse team spanning the areas of Facilities Management, Capital Projects Delivery, Space Management, Sport, Accommodation, Commercial Services and Sustainability. JOB DESCRIPTION
In particular:
Vice-Chancellor’s Group and the Board of Governors for the delivery of those plans. 7. To keep abreast of developments and relevant national and international benchmarks, to assess their implication for the University, and to propose changes and disseminate information and ideas within the University, as appropriate. 8. To be accountable for meeting all statutory obligations arising from the management of the estate on behalf of the University. 9. To ensure that the University’s corporate, financial, human resource, equality and health and safety strategies, procedures and regulations are implemented and applied within the Directorate. 10. All Oxford Brookes University staff are required to work collegially in the spirit of our guiding principles; to adhere to the values of the University; and to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
■ ■ to develop and deliver the Estates Investment Plan and Residential Investment Plan for student accommodation ■ ■ to lead the University’s commercial operations (catering, accommodation, conferencing, etc.) to deliver high-quality services and achieve planned surplus. Main duties: 1. To develop and deliver a comprehensive long-term, sustainable strategy for the University’s physical and residential estate which supports the University’s corporate strategy and optimises the full potential of the University’s physical resources. 2. To develop and deliver a comprehensive strategy for the University’s campus facilities and commercial services which delivers the planned efficiencies and income, while delivering a high-quality service. 3. To lead the Directorate’s management team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective and client-centred services for estates planning, facilities support and maintenance. 4. To consult with, engage and inform the university community of estates and facilities developments and ensure that development works do not impact adversely on the core business of the University, namely education and research. 5. To procure and develop efficient, high- quality and responsible estate and campus services based on appropriate professional,
business and industry standards. 6. To lead the development and
implementation of operational and financial plans and targets, and be accountable to the
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Specification
Essential
Desirable
Education/Training
An appropriate qualification in Facilities Management (BIFM) and/or Associate of RICS/ RIBA/ICE/CIOB. Experience of operating in a large, complex organisation. Development and delivery of estates strategy and business planning to deliver high- quality and efficient outcomes. Track record of effective management and delivery of complex capital programmes. Substantial experience of leading and managing teams across a wider span of functions. Proven track record of effective budgetary cost control. Substantial experience of managing third party contractors and service providers. Exceptional interpersonal skills: an assured, confident and effective communicator able to operate and interact successfully in a collegial manner at all levels with academic and professional services colleagues as well as a variety of external stakeholders. Proactive and customer-focused outlook. An inspirational, flexible and authoritative leadership style which motivates colleagues and gains their trust and respect. Sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills. The ability and willingness to maintain focus, take difficult decisions and to manage and deliver change. Energy, flair and high levels of personal motivation and resilience, diplomacy and tact. Strong intellectual resources. Ability to combine strategic thinking with a close attention to detail. Understanding of contract law.
Evidence of CPD
Relevant experience
Experience of construction industry and processes.
Relevant skills/aptitudes
Special requirements
Empathy with University’s values, aims and ethos, and an enthusiasm for what it is seeking to achieve.
Other
Full driving licence.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BROOKES
Onsite dentist : Studental is an NHS dentist situated on the Headington Campus and can be used by staff. Brookes Sports : extensive sports facilities for staff including fitness suites and classes, Oxfordshire’s premier climbing wall (Headington Campus), swimming pool (Harcourt Hill Campus) and a brand new gym (Wheatley Campus). Brookes Active Workplace Challenge : free of charge, the Brookes Active Workplace Challenge helps you monitor your activity levels and find events and opportunities to help you enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. Take part in challenges, individually or in teams, earn points and win prizes for keeping active. All campuses have landscape gardens and quiet areas for recreation; and there are maps of ‘health walks’ (these are short routes through attractive surroundings close to all three campuses). Occupational Health Service : the University is committed to the health and welfare of its staff. The Occupational Health Service provides work-based support for illness and disability, and can refer staff for confidential counselling if necessary. Eye test and spectacle reimbursement : all staff who use VDU’s are entitled to a subsidised eye test while they work at Brookes and contribution to the cost of spectacles. Maternity, Adoption and Family Leave : we offer generous maternity leave with qualifying staff entitled to 63 weeks leave (both paid and unpaid). We offer the same leave for Adoption and Shared Parental Leave. Flexible working : we support work-life balance for all staff, including career breaks, job sharing, flexible hours, etc. Library : all staff are welcome to use our libraries. Staff may borrow up to 30 books or other items from our lending stock. There is full access to both print and online resources including e-books, e-journals and databases.
Oxford Brookes offers a wide range of benefits to enhance the staff experience. Annual Leave (including bank holidays and concessionary days) ■ ■ Academic Staff and Researchers Grade 9 and above - 48 days ■ ■ Professional Services Staff and Research Staff below grade 9 - starting at 38 days rising to 41 days with service. Additional Annual Leave : staff may purchase up to five additional days leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) via a deduction from salary spread throughout the leave year. Pension : we offer the Local Government Pension Scheme for professional services staff and the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for most academic staff. Staff who join Brookes and are in active membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) can continue membership of this scheme. Relocation : we will reimburse up to £5,000 inclusive of VAT for expenses necessarily incurred in relocating to a job at Brookes, and may make a contribution to immigration costs. Travel to Work : Car parking at Brookes is limited and daily charges apply. To support your journey to work and as part of our sustainability agenda, Brookes links with Cyclescheme to provide a cost-effective way of purchasing a bicycle. There are showers for cyclists (and walkers) at all three main campuses, and cycle training courses can be arranged for new or nervous cyclists. We also have a car share website and offer season ticket loans. Catering facilities : there are varied catering options on all campuses. Nursery : the Brookes nursery, located at Headington, is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding, and caters for children aged four months to five years. Childcare Vouchers : to help with the cost of childcare, including holiday play schemes. ■ ■ Senior Staff and Professors - 43 days
Oxford Brookes University has engaged The Management Recruitment Group for the executive search process for this position, in addition to the public advertisement. Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact University’s appointed recruitment partners Michael Hewlett or Ben Duffill at The Management Recruitment Group on: Michael Hewlett T: 020 8892 0115 | M: 07972579938 E: michael.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk Ben Duffill T: 020 3962 9900 | M: 07976125010 E: ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st July 2018. Panel interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th July 2018. HOW TO APPLY
Applications should consist of:
■ ■ a full CV including your educational and professional qualifications, full employment history, latest remuneration, details of relevant achievements and contact details ■ ■ a covering letter stating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification and outlining your motivation for applying for this role ■ ■ details of two referees, though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted. You are invited to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and this is available from our advising consultants at the Management Recruitment Group.
Following the closing date, applications will be reviewed and The Management Recruitment Group will undertake preliminary meetings with selected candidates.
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