The Estates Department
OUR STRATEGIC VISION, CORE FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES The Estates Department has 260 staff and an annual revenue budget of circa £25 million, it is one of the largest Professional Services departments in the University. Our Strategic vision is: “To provide, maintain and enhance the facilities, services, built environment and grounds of the University in a professional and effective manner which supports the University’s strategic plan and delivers an environment which benefits students, staff and visitors”
Our core functions are: The Estates Department provide a number of essential services to the University at both the Canterbury and Medway Campuses. These services include: • management, development and maintenance of the estate • delivery of capital building projects and major refurbishments • space planning and management • acquisition and disposal of buildings and land • asset management • grounds maintenance • procurement of utilities and energy management • environmental and sustainability management and legal compliance as part of the stewardship of the estate • cleaning, waste management and recycling services • campus security • interior services and internal/external signage • travel, parking and transport management
Our key objectives are: • the development and implementation of the Master Plan for the University’s Estate • to support the University’s Institutional Plan in providing suitable facilities for the delivery of teaching, research and staff and student engagement • to promote environmental sustainability in all aspects of the delivery of the Estates function • to procure and deliver value for money capital projects, assets services and facilities which enhance the University’s brand and the student experience • to effectively manage risk and ensure compliance with all legislative requirements • to ensure the Estates Department is the provider of choice for internal customers across the University • to explore innovative opportunities to enhance Estates services and where possible promote revenue generation • to promote and provide relevant staff development opportunities to achieve the objectives of the Estates Department • to enhance the student experience and provide stakeholder focussed services • to optimise the utilisation of teaching, research, social and office space across the estate • to work in collaboration with Schools, Professional Services Departments, the Students’ Union and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• telecom services • postal Services • print and design services • an Estates Helpdesk.
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