Introduction from the Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services
Dear Candidate,
The University of Sussex is a remarkable institution. The distinctive ethos on which it was established more than 60 years ago is still very much at the heart of the University. Sussex is a leading research- intensive university, highly ranked in the UK and world league tables, and recognised internationally for its research, teaching and outreach. The first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in 1961, the University now has over 18,125 students and more than 2,000 staff members. The University has a beautiful and diverse estate located in Falmer, to the east of Brighton. It is situated in the South Downs National Park and has amongst its buildings a core heritage estate designed by Sir Basil Spence. Over the past two decades, Sussex has doubled in size in terms of activity, with the University trying to accommodate this growth within its existing constrained campus. The University has therefore developed a £200m education and research investment programme – a programme of investment to modernise and improve the campus so that we can provide the best facilities for our students, academic and professional staff, and the local community. Reporting to the Head of Capital Projects, this role will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, development and management of the West Slope Redevelopment, which will double the amount of student housing on the West Slope of the campus and deliver a range of facilities, including; a new health and wellbeing centre, new café, and new library space.
We are seeking an individual that has demonstrable experience of leading complex capital development projects in a comparable context. Given the significant diversity of stakeholder relationships required to successfully deliver the project the role will suit an individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, and who is passionate about delivering world-class buildings. I hope you will join us in playing a part in shaping the future of a thriving university, with strong values that we believe make Sussex a very special place.
Robert Hutton,
Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services
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