Person Specification
and supporting people and culture, professional and personal development within a large and diverse team. • The ability to influence positively both internally and externally, to promote the interests and development of the University and to forge collaborative and productive working relationships regionally and nationally. This includes the executive ability to present and influence at Board level up to the equivalent of the University’s Council. • Experience of successfully managing budgets and resource planning, with sound financial acumen and the ability to identify and mitigate risk. Making the most out of the resources available and driving efficiency and effectiveness, including through the supply chain. • The ability to work effectively with senior colleagues, leading through persuasion and negotiation and working collaboratively as a team member and colleague. • A track record of successful people leadership with the ability to motivate and collaborate with a strong commitment to ED&I. • An interest in emerging national and global trends in Higher Education and the impact this has on the University’s direction, priorities, and decisions. • An empathy for academic endeavour in education and research and what motivates academic staff. • Evidence of excellent judgement with an ability to evaluate conflicting viewpoints and demands, make decisions and apply effective solutions. • Resilience and ability to take tough decisions and maintain a clear, well evidenced position in the face of disagreement and challenge, alongside
The Director of Estates will demonstrate a track record of success as a professional in their field and as a leader, operating at a senior level in a large and complex organisation, with evidence of making a major contribution to organisational performance and service delivery. They must have a knowledge of the latest developments and trends in the national and international Estates landscape and the ability to apply these in practice, in the University. While a good understanding of Higher Education is desirable, the University welcomes applications from high calibre candidates from other sectors. Skills and Experience • Highly strategic and astute with significant experience of developing and delivering successful Estates strategies which have had organisation level impact. • Ability and track record in leading institutional Estates functions providing a high-quality services. • The ability to think and act strategically and develop and communicate a compelling vision for the future of the Estates Division and for the University estate and campus , identifying what is most critical to delivering the University’s objectives and to prioritise effort and resources accordingly. • The ability to lead successful organisation change and development, and an understanding of innovative techniques in the transformation and enhancement of services. • A flexible and authentic leadership style combined with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of leading
demonstrable evidence of an ability to engage with others in a manner which builds support for change when this is necessary. • An approachable and open personal style, with the ability to successfully influence and convene groups from across the University. A strong and adept team player, who is naturally collaborative with colleagues with the ability to establish productive relationships and work collaboratively with the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, Vice-Chancellor, Provost, Senior Officer colleagues and with wider University leadership. • A first degree or equivalent. • Chartered professional qualification in a property/ built environment related discipline (or equivalent qualification).
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