• To lead the development of strategic business cases to inform major investment decisions by senior management, for example new build, freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals. • To provide innovative solutions to often complex problems in a fast paced environment where the information available may be incomplete or conflicting. • To manage complex stakeholder relationships and be able to reconcile differing opinions where necessary for the long-term benefit of the University. To support the Head of Space Strategy, Planning & Sustainability in the determination, development and delivery of complex projects that sit within the strategic estate planning environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Property Acquisition & Disposal • To develop short, medium and long term strategies for individual campuses and the wider estate and lead the acquisition and disposal of property assets, ensuring this is in accordance with the University’s financial and legal regulations. • To evaluate and assess business case options relating to the acquisition of property, space utilisation and relocation/consolidation, providing detailed appraisals of relevant savings or cost implications. Asset Management • To have strategic responsibility for the development and management of a corporate asset management database and its long term integration with other key University-wide systems. • Working with the Space Planning Manager, regularly review and undertake detailed analysis of the efficiency of asset and space utilisation, providing the Director of Estates and Head of Space Strategy, Planning & Sustainability with detailed reports/proposals and strategies for improvements and any likely cost implications. 13
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