The Role
The Estates Team
The Director of Estates is the most senior Estates professional in the University. They are responsible for providing strategic leadership of the Estates Division and the development and delivery of the University’s Campus Masterplan in support of the Birmingham 2030 Strategic Framework and its ambitions, as well as development and delivery of major capital projects and service excellence across the Estates Division. This appointment provides an exciting opportunity at the heart of the University, working closely with the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, to whom the role reports. Other key working relationships encompass the Vice-Chancellor, Provost and other members of the University Executive Board (UEB) and also other Directors of Professional Services. To succeed, the Director must be able to influence at an executive level and have impact on strategic decision making as well as delivery. As a part of the University’s senior leadership team, the Director is expected to be active and influential nationally as well as locally. As an effective member of the University Leadership Group (ULG), the Registrar’s Leadership Group (RLG) and the Senior Officer team. The Director regularly attends the Executive Board and University Council to advise on Estates matters and present papers. The Director will bring the skills and attributes of a senior leader to meet both the University’s strategic goals and operational requirements. While the Director will have deep knowledge as an Estates expert, they will also have the leadership ability and desire to participate actively in a wide range of leadership and
management issues within Professional Services and across the University.
Director of Estates
Intellectually confident, and with the personal qualities to succeed in a highly complex, research-intensive University, the Director will have the influencing and relationship skills to build rapport and trust with diverse groups and individuals across the University. They do not need to have worked in HE, but an empathy for academic endeavour and the attributes to be effective at a large University are important. As with all senior roles at Birmingham, the Director is expected to be active and influential nationally as well as locally, acting as an effective ambassador for the University and bringing back to the University best practice. The role is rich and diverse and provides a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational Estates professional, with appropriate vision and leadership skills, to join this dynamic and forward-thinking institution as it enters the next phase of its development.
Deputy Director of Estates (Development)
Estates Business Manager
Associate Director of Estates Operations
The Estates Division is a multi-disciplinary team of c200, responsible for the capital programme, management and maintenance of our extensive University estate.
As a team, Estates Division aims to deliver a world class university experience for the benefit of all students, staff, academics and visitors. The team are proud of the role they play in the success of the University, the enjoyment that students, staff and academics experience during their time here and ensuring that visitors leave with the best possible impression of the University.
Estates Operations • Maintenance Services (maintaining the operational estate as well as carrying out minor refurbishments and alterations). • Health, Safety and Technical Services (compliance, asbestos management and fire safety). • Energy and Utility Services (procurement and supply of utilities including: renewables, gas, electric, heat and water). • Sustainability (planning, managing and embedding sustainability, actively working to make the University a more sustainable place to live, study and work). • Infrastructure (maintenance, upkeep and risk management including both operational and statutory). Estates Business Services • All aspects of business management including finance, procurement, governance, admin and professional support.
Estates Development • Building Projects (new build and refurbishment schemes), property management (including leasing, acquisitions and disposal of property). • Building Information Modelling and Digital Assets (developing information and building design through structured 3D models). • Estates Innovation (strategy, vision and business improvement). • Space Management (planning, provision and utilisation of space). • Mechanical and Electrical (all aspects of design and planning). • Managed Information Services (managing critical estates systems inc. Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Access Control).
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