Introduction from Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, Dave Hall
Dear Applicant ,
Thank you for your interest in the role of Director of Estates and Campus Services role at the University of Leicester .
The University has a truly global outlook , and is one of the UK ’ s leading research intensive universities , ranked in the top ten based on citation evidence . Our research awards are on target to grow by 65% over the next three years and we have established a suite of research institutes that are driving our ambition to improve even further . This spirit of discovery underpins our transformative teaching and we are proud of our strong reputation of widening participation . We are about to embark on a multimillion pound programme of investment in our infrastructure to modernise the campus and transform the learning and living environment for both students and staff .
The Director of Estates and Campus Services is a crucial appointment and will play a significant role in our future success .
The postholder will play a pivotal role in helping to shape the future of the University by leading the development of the University ’ s physical environment in order to support the University ’ s Strategic Plan . The role will preserve the special character of our University while transforming the facilities to deliver a welcoming and cohesive campus experience – and establish a distinctive and high - quality environment that fosters collaboration and achievement . The Director will lead and manage a broad portfolio, including estates strategic planning, capital development (including a campus masterplan investment currently estimated at £500m), asset management and compliance, organisation-wide health and safety, and campus and commercial services. We are seeking an exceptional leader and role model with a deep knowledge and track record of managing a dynamic and complex estate , who also has the capacity to contribute to a wide range of leadership and management issues within professional services and the wider University , displaying the ability and desire to work beyond their core area of expertise . This role represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to take up an influential leadership role at the heart of a successful , ambitious and growing organisation , playing a key role in influencing our reputation .
DAVE HALL
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