University of Kent - Assistant Director of Estates

Key Accountabilities / Primary Responsibilities • To support the Deputy Director of Estates (Campus Services) in delivering the University’s strategic objectives and Institutional Plan in relation to the maintenance of the University’s Estate. Providing the Deputy Director with regular written reports on the operation of the Maintenance Service and assisting with the preparation of the annual and three-year Campus Services Plan. • The establishment, delivery and monitoring of cost effective maintenance services (reactive, planned, condition, compliance and inspections) that deliver value for money, positively enhance the University’s estate, reduce business risk, comply with legislation and environmental sustainability, deliver a positive and consistent experience to students, staff and visitors and support the University’s business of teaching, research and commercial activities. • The development, implementation, monitoring and review of appropriate

Long-Term and planned preventative maintenance programmes, within a financial framework, to ensure: the continued suitability of facilities; compliance with legislation; good environmental performance and sustainability; best practice and to reduce backlog maintenance. • Responsibility for the Maintenance Service revenue budget (circa £5 million as at 2016) and the Long Term Maintenance budget (circa £2 million as at 2016 with access to other significant budget allocations) ensuring appropriate financial controls and management reporting arrangements are in place and that financial resources are managed effectively over the academic year. • Line management of the maintenance management team with overall responsibility for a large in-house multi-skilled team (60+ staff) delivering hard FM maintenance services. This includes maintenance managers responsible for the delivery of electrical, mechanical, compliance and

building fabric services. • Line management of the Estates Health and Safety Advisor. Hold the role of Departmental Safety Coordinator and Chair of the Estates Operations Local Safety Committee. Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and Approved Codes of Practice in all activities undertaken by the Maintenance Services and liaise with external bodies including the Local Authority and Health and Safety Executive. • Designated Responsible Person in accordance with health and safety legislation and the Health and Safety Executives Approved Code of Practice ‘Legionnaires’ disease: the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems (L8)’. Regular training will be provided by the University. • The Duty Holder for asbestos management as outlined in the ‘Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012’. Regular training will be provided by the University.

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