Introduction from the Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services
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Dear Candidate,
• Introduction from the Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services
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.
Working closely with me and playing a crucial role as my Deputy within my senior team, this role will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, development and management of the University Estate investment programme (including partnership programmes), alongside space and property management. The core outcome will be an efficient campus, which enhances the student experience, provides excellent research facilities, and teaching environments conducive to learning. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of leading large-scale capital development programmes in a comparable context. The role would suit a team player that is motivated to lead and manage a diverse team with a portfolio spanning masterplanning, capital programme delivery, space management and property management. 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.
• About Sussex
• The Sussex campus
• The role
• Person Specifications
• Working at the University of Sussex
• Brighton and the local area
• The appointment process and how to apply
Robert Hutton, Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services
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