OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Our estates master plan details our ambitious plans which will see £1bn of investment to enhance and deliver a sustainable and inclusive estate over the next decade; the Director of Estates Development will play a crucial part in the delivery of this. Reporting to the Executive Director of Estates & Facilities, the Director of Estates Development will lead the strategic development and effective utilisation of the University’s estate including master planning, capital programme/project delivery, space strategy and property management. You will set the vision and strategy of the Estates Development department delivering against ambitious targets for the estates master plan including capital development programme delivery, property asset management, space management, estate planning, and long-term maintenance for the existing estate. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of developing and delivering large-scale, complex capital investment programmes and will be capable of leading estate strategy development encompassing masterplanning, asset management and space management. You will have excellent communication skills, a positive and inclusive approach to leadership and will demonstrate a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding estates environment for the University.
Sustainability and biodiversity are an important part of our work. To give just a few examples: in our Valley Gardens, we have introduced habitat piles to the woodland areas, which we hope will encourage stag beetles and small mammals such as hedgehogs. We have added bat boxes to the tree canopies and are experimenting with wildflower areas to encourage insects. We also collect all the spent coffee grounds from the University’s restaurants and mix these in with our compost. This adds nutrients to the soil as well as stopping weeds from germinating.”
Malcolm Jenks and his landscaping team
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