ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE
CON T I NUOU S I MP ROV EME N T
• The post holder will be involved in bidding for funds to HEFCE and other outside bodies as these include detailed space data if new capital works are required.
• Predict future space needs driven by growth in projected student numbers, both at university and local level. • Working with faculties assist in the evaluation of academic curriculum and be able to assess the space requirements for delivery.
• Monitor University performance against the rest of the sector.
• Provide training to managers in the use of space and designers in the design of space. improved in line with Students, Staff and visitors expectations.
ACCOUN T AB I L I T Y
D I ME N S I ON S O F T H E RO L E
• The post holder will be aligned with the broad ‘vision’ of the University, in taking responsibility for establishing plans, determining priorities and setting the processes for achieving objectives set. • The performance of the Head of Space Planning will be monitored via changes in utilisation of space use per staff and student. • The post holder will calculate the space requirements and needs for new buildings based on the activities and needs identified in business cases and briefs. They will have input into the design of new facilities to ensure the efficient layout and reduce the capital costs. • Ensuring that the University has sufficient space to bid for new initiatives and that senior management is aware in a timely fashion of potential shortfalls in space as student numbers change.
Running Costs/ Benchmarking/ Performance:
• Calculate costs per space, unit or department, either overall or broken down into items such as maintenance, security, cleaning. • Income /m2 development links to staff data bases and timetabling to produce performance information.
• Work with EMS statistics to produce marketing and operational information.
• The equivalent rental value of space ranges between £350 and £500 per sq m per annum (2015 rates) and the university has over 146,000 sq m excluding residential space. A 1% improvement would result in a potential equivalent saving of £700k (2015). • Improved use of teaching space will also have a positive impact on the student experience due to more space being available and the quality of that space being improved in a methodical and prioritised way.
University of Surrey
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