DIRECTOR OF ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES The Role
The Director of Estates and Campus Services 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 report to the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer and as a member of his Professional Services Management Team, the role holder will provide strategic advice and guidance relating to the University’s Physical Environment Strategy to the University Leadership Team (ULT) and as a member of University Executive Board (UEB). Through the Director of Campus Services, the Director will also be responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective support services, and for developing the commercial strategies that underpin our residential and commercial offers. The new Director will be an exceptional leader and role model with a deep knowledge of managing a dynamic and complex estate. They will also require commercial acumen and to be an excellent negotiator, experienced in dealing with external partners and contractors.
The Director will 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. Possessing the qualities to succeed in a highly complex research intensive University, they will model personal authority, an ability to build trust, and collaborate effectively with diverse groups and individuals across the University. The role provides a rare and wide- ranging opportunity to actively contribute to the development of a dynamic and innovative organisation that is committed to delivering its Strategic Plan. Job Purpose: The Director of Estates and Campus Services is responsible for shaping the University’s physical environment by focusing on developing and delivering the capital and campus masterplan, with support to services and operational priorities.
Salary Competitive Location Leicester
Post Responsible To Registrar and Chief Operating Officer Contract information Permanent full-time appointment
Principal Accountabilities:
• Leading and developing the University’s strategic estate
planning process to ensure that the Estates Strategy is aligned with the overarching Strategic Plan for the institution; • Leading and developing the Estates and Campus Services Division to ensure that it is appropriately
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