Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the Head of Property Assets and Space role at Durham University. As one of the UK’s leading and world top 100 universities, Durham is also one of the most distinctive universities. It is a residential collegiate university with a welcoming community of more than 20,000 students and over 4,300 members of staff. Our academics and students are at the heart of our world-leading research and teaching capabilities, shaping the future with their ground- breaking work. Set within the historically rich City of Durham in the North East of England, which is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is an undeniably beautiful place in which to base your work and home life. The University has an incredibly diverse estate in Durham City. It comprises over 320 buildings ranging in age from 1076 A.D. through to new, state of the art buildings. Durham Castle and the buildings around Palace Green are part of World Heritage Site, 3 properties are scheduled ancient monuments, 4 properties are listed Grade 1, 79 properties are listed Grade 2 and 60 properties are within the City's conservation area. Approximately 17% of the University's estate is over 150 years old, yet we have married this with the development of new cutting edge facilities such as our Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science building and our new Teaching and Learning Centre.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate is responsible for delivering the Estate Strategy and Masterplan that ensure that Durham has an academic and College estate that is fit for purpose, affordable and supports our world-class activities in line with our 2027 Strategy. In this crucial and influential role within the Estates and Facilities Directorate the Head of Property and Assets will lead, and provide strategic direction for, the teams responsible for the management and effective utilisation of all university property and space. The role oversees the management of the University’s property interests in terms of freeholds, leases and licenses and the way space is allocated and utilised across the University’s estate. If you enjoy a challenge and would like to play a key, influential and innovative role in creating inspiring environments to support our position as a world class organisation we would be delighted to hear from you. Best wishes,
David Loudon Director of Estates and Facilities
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