Main Responsibilities
The Director of Estates is responsible for:
• Act as a trusted and respected senior University leader, providing strategic advice and guidance in relation to Estates matters to the Vice-Chancellor, the Provost, the Registrar and Secretary, the University Executive Board, and University Council. • Working closely with the Deputy Pro- Vice-Chancellor for Sustainability and the Sustainability Team to support the achievement of the University’s scopes 1 and 2 net zero target and plan, including leading environment sustainability and carbon management initiatives, integrating these as an integral part of the wider Campus Vision and sustainability strategy and carbon zero plan. • Support effective decision making and judgments in the University by
• Ensuring the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective Estates services, leading and developing the Estates Team at the University and managing the Service’s budget and resources effectively and efficiently. The Director also acts as a wider convenor across the University on Estates related matters. Although the vast majority of Estates work is undertaken by the functional team, the Director is also the Functional Co-Ordinator for Estates activity across the University, wherever located. • Management and delivery of capital projects supporting the University’s Campus Masterplan in line with goals in the Birmingham 2030 strategic framework.
Team supports the University’s ED&I strategy and fosters an environment in which diversity and inclusion is valued and inappropriate behaviour is challenged. • Be active and influential nationally, including representing the University in external fora on Estates issues, e.g. AUDE (Association of University Directors of Estates). Maintain effective working relationships with other Directors across the sector, particularly the Russell Group, working closely with them on matters of mutual interest and in influencing policy makers, and sharing best practice across the University.
ensuring Estates produces the highest quality papers and business cases to Board level, with meaningful analysis of Estates management information and analytics, clear recommendations, and excellent delivery on actions. • To lead the transformation and development of the Estates Organisation with a focus on developing the skills, capability and behaviours required to meet the evolving demands of the estate, students, staff and the community. • Lead People & Culture in Estates, including the development and performance of Staff to promote the University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensure that the Estates
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