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Foreword

This is an exciting time to be joining the University where together our staff and students are discovering innovative ways to change the world for the better. We aim above all for excellence. Already one of the very best British and global universities, we enjoy an enviable record of research discoveries, a flair for teaching innovation and proven success in broadening access to higher education. We are long-established yet focused on a future that will see us pioneering a distinctive elite of research- intensive institutions. To enable us to succeed, we are developing bold initiatives in every area that put our University at the forefront of change. We have a series of ambitious delivery plans, engaging all of our colleges, departments and divisions. Our priorities are refreshed as we learn from our successes, and respond to the challenges and opportunities that emerge from a changing local, national and global context. There will be a continuous drive to achieve the highest quality in everything we do to ensure that our actions lead to financial, social and environmental sustainability. You will be responsible for developing and executing a single joined-up strategy for the University’s engagement and advancement agenda. If you believe you have the skills, experience and drive to help shape the future of the University of Leicester, then we hope you will apply for this post. Thank you for your interest in the position of Director of Estates and Campus Services at the University of Leicester.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROFESSOR PAUL BOYLE Welcome

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THE University page 6

The Estate page 8

The Role page 10

Person Specification page 12

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Regeneration IN LEICESTER

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Further Information AND APPLICATION PROCESS

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROFESSOR PAUL BOYLE Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the role of Director of Estates and Campus Services at the University of Leicester. We are the University that discovered DNA fingerprinting, found Richard III under a car park, and turned Larkin into a Librarian. Now we are looking for the person who can lead the development and implementation of our Estates Strategy to preserve the special character of our University, while transforming the facilities to deliver a welcoming and cohesive campus experience.

We are passionate about empowering people to question, and to explore; making a significant social, economic and cultural difference in the world. We are successful because we are passionate about our work and because we engender a vibrant, tolerant and accessible intellectual community. We are consistently one of the most socially inclusive of the UK’s leading universities with a long-standing commitment to providing fairer and equal access to higher education. Although our progress over recent years has been significant, we have no interest in standing on our laurels. Our new Strategic Plan reflects our ambition to raise the University’s profile; building on our contribution at a regional, national and international stage through the excellence of our research and teaching. The strength of our research will be underpinned by the development of

Our city is recognised as one of the most vibrant and creative communities in Britain. From our recent premiership win, to our annual Diwali celebrations – one of the largest outside India – Leicester has a fantastic community spirit and there really is something for everyone to enjoy. With the discovery of Richard III bringing almost £60 million to Leicester’s economy and our continued partnership with the National Space Centre – one of the UK’s largest visitor attractions devoted to space science and astronomy – the University is proud to be part of Leicester’s success. There has never been a better time to join the University, or to work in our city. Since taking up my position in October 2014, I have challenged the University community to build on our platform of achievement. A belief in discovery- led education, and in the synergy of teaching and research are our hallmarks.

stronger partnerships in academia, in government and across industry. The Director of Estates and Campus Services is a crucial appointment and will play a significant role in our future success. As a member of the Professional Services Management Team, you will help shape the University’s future strategic direction and its implementation, leading a £350 million programme of capital investment that will transform our campus. This is an exciting time in our history with the new Director of Estates and Campus Services taking a prominent role within the city’s regeneration, working closely with our partners at the Council and the NHS. You will lead the development of the new Estates Strategy and Campus Masterplan from which will emanate a number of city- wide developments in conjunction with significant capital investment on our main campus. You will influence and inspire others, ensuring the Estates Strategy significantly enhances the student, staff and visitor experience. You will also ensure that our Campus Services provide a ‘best in class’ customer-focused service. In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work at the heart of a successful, ambitious and growing organisation, playing a key role in influencing our reputation. We look forward to hearing from you.

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO JOIN THE UNIVERSITY OR TO WORK IN OUR CITY. PROFESSOR PAUL BOYLE

Professor Paul Boyle

THE University

We are ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities worldwide and have an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. We are led by discovery and innovation, with the synergy between research and learning at the core of our activity. We have a proud history, founded in the aftermath of World War I as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in the Great War. Our motto – Ut Vitam Habeant , ‘so that they may have life’ – reflects our values to do justice to the hopes and expectations of those on whose shoulders we now stand, striving to make a difference in everything that we do. Today our University is a lively, energetic and global community, in which dedicated and talented people are anticipating, working towards, and helping to shape the future. We do everything we can to recognise diversities, achieve equalities and enable all of our staff and students to be people who flourish. The recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) confirmed our position as a leading research university, ranked among the top 25 universities for research power. Our research has wide-ranging impacts on society, health, culture, and the environment, with 75% judged to be internationally excellent. Whether it’s our revolutionary work in DNA fingerprinting, the discovery of Richard III or breakthroughs in the treatment of degenerative diseases, we consider education and knowledge to be a power for good. Ours is an enviably close-knit campus, in the heart of the most multicultural city in the UK. Welcoming and cohesive, our surroundings facilitate collaboration in a winning city with a reputation for defying the odds. We are committed to helping our city meet its most significant environmental, social and educational challenges, and our new strategic plan reflects our ambition to raise the University’s profile and contribution to society on a regional, national and international stage. Together our staff and students are discovering innovative ways to change the world for the better and there has never been a more exciting time for you to join us.

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THE Estate

Estate Facts and Figures The University’s estate extends to a total site area of 95 hectares, comprising a non-residential estate of 110 buildings (totalling around 200,000m2) and a residential estate of 191 separate buildings with a floor area of around 100,000m 2 , providing 4,223 student places. The insurance replacement value of the entire campus is £877 million. The majority of the academic facilities are situated to the south of Leicester city centre comprising a dedicated campus supplemented by a number of individual properties to the north and south, all located within a 1 mile radius. Additional facilities are concentrated at our partner hospital sites, and to the south east of the campus in Oadby and Knighton. Our Estate Our compact campus features architecture that ranges from the Victorian grandeur of the Fielding Johnson Building to the state-of-the-art David Wilson Library, all presided over by the three towers which form the University’s distinctive silhouette, including the 18-storey Attenborough Tower which houses one of the very few remaining paternosters in the UK. Our world-famous Engineering Building was the first major building designed by British architects Sir James Stirling and James Gowan. Completed in 1963, the Grade II* listed building comprises workshops and laboratories at ground level and a tower containing offices and lecture theatres. We are currently undertaking works to replace the roof and glazed facades of the building to secure its use for the 21 st century. We’re committed to sustainability in everything that we do and to delivering a continual reduction in our carbon footprint. All new developments are designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible, as evidenced in our most recent development, the £42 million Centre for Medicine Building. Completed in 2016, the The University’s estate is hugely influential in the decision making process of students when choosing to study here, therefore we are proud to provide a high quality environment for work, study and life, and are committed to delivering continuous improvements to ensure our estate is the best it can be.

1. Establishment and implementation of a Capital Programme The most effective and substantial

• Reactive Maintenance • Horticultural Services • Portering and Cleaning • Security • Print • Residences • Conferences • Catering and Retail

building is the UK’s biggest Passivhaus building and represents the largest investment in medical education by any UK university in the last decade. Our ongoing redevelopment of the Fielding Johnson square – transforming the space from a car park, into a vibrant open space at the heart of our campus – further demonstrates our commitment to continually developing our campus to support the needs of our staff and students. We are the first university in the country to launch a partnership with our Students’ Union for on-campus catering and retail facilities, demonstrating our recognition of the importance of campus services contributing to staff and student experience. Since 2010, the University estate has won over 100 construction awards which include the BREEAM worldwide sustainability standard Certificate of Excellence for the Centre for Medicine. The Future The newly formed Division of Estates and Campus Services is the largest division in Professional Services at the University, employing around 680 staff. The Division comprises:

contribution to delivering the Strategic Plan derives from the

development and implementation of a Capital Programme that adopts the principles exposed in the Physical Environment Strategy and establishes a plan for implementing the programme of works.

Driven by a desire to provide the highest quality facilities, excellent customer service to students, staff and visitors and a financial return for the University, this is a fantastic time to join the Division. We are embarking on an ambitious programme of investment. The £350 million plus Capital Programme will coordinate physical and financial planning with institutional and academic strategy. The Programme revolves around large–scale redevelopment of on-campus facilities. This is alongside the development of a National Space Park at Abbey Fields and an overseas campus in China. The Director of Estates and Campus commercial and operational strategies that underpin these investments, as well as continuing to shape the Campus Master Plan and Capital Programme that will facilitate them. Committed to supporting the Strategic Plan through continuous improvement in the quality, condition and sustainability of the campus, the new Director will be driven by the following priorities: Services will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the

2.Establishment of an Estate Development Framework

Long-term infrastructure planning requires the establishment of a coherent and robust masterplan that is sufficiently flexible to respond to changing needs and emerging opportunities. The plan will be supported by a suite of studies that are necessary to secure the approval or endorsement of the local planning authority. 3.Delivering excellent support services The Campus Services Team has recently been created to bring together our academic campus services with our residences and commercial support services. A new Director of Campus Services will lead the future coordination and development of this team. We have a creative approach to the delivery of our Campus Services with a new Retail and Catering Partnership with our Students’ Union being launched this year. Strategic co-ordination of the business support services which exist across the various components of the division is required.

• Capital & Campus Planning • Space Management • Projects • Compliance and Assurance • PPM Contracts • Utilities • Health and Safety

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

authorities), local conservation groups, private sector developers, construction companies and consultants

organised and its staff are properly trained and well-motivated to meet the challenging demands made on the Service; • Ensuring that the estate is fit for purpose and the University community is making optimal use of the available facilities and space; • Working closely with senior management colleagues to advise on the evolution of the Estates Strategy and the Capital Programme through the delivery of the Estates Masterplan; • Overseeing the implementation of major capital projects through the application of professional project management standards and techniques; • Developing the customer-centred approach to the estate management function, ensuring appropriate processes are in place to facilitate clear lines of communication with internal and external customers; • Supporting the business and trading activities of the University, including conferences, delivering the vision of the retail and catering partnership and the residential estate strategy, by providing line management to the Director of Campus Services • Applying risk management techniques at strategic and operational levels to

and holds thematic responsibilities for Research, Internationalisation and Student experience. Directors of Professional Services & Directors of Operations The role is an important member of the Registrar’s team and works collaboratively with that team to manage and deliver the work of Professional Services; the relationship with the Director of Finance is key to effective delivery of the Estates and Campus Services portfolio. Council Council is the governing body of the University. The role works with, and advises, members of Council, the committees of Council and the University executive on all matters relating to the Estates and Campus Services. Company Boards A number of commercial operations in the Campus Services portfolio are overseen by board structures for Retail/Catering, Residences and Conferencing. The Director of Campus Services is a board member representing the Estates and Campus Services team alongside the Director of Finance and other Directors. External External relationships are an increasing important element of the role, particularly in relation to the NHS, City Council and Mayor, and the wider HE and property networks.

Key Relationships:

The Director of Estates and Campus Services will work closely and collaboratively with fellow Directors and ensure a two-way exchange of information and business intelligence in support of the achievement of shared projects and business objectives. Internal and external relationships include: President and Vice-Chancellor The post interacts frequently with the President and Vice-Chancellor, particularly in relation to campus and capital planning, and the development of new University initiatives. Registrar & Chief Operating Officer (COO) The Registrar is secretary to Council and leads the University’s Professional Services; the role reports to the Registrar and COO. Provost The Provost leads on planning and resources; the Director and their team will work closely with the Provost on resource allocation and capital planning.

underpin delivery of objectives; • Working with and maintaining

Pro-Vice-Chancellors (PVCs) The Director works closely and

collaboratively with the PVCs to develop and implement strategy. A PVC leads each of the three academic colleges

effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders including, the NHS, local councils (including the planning

THE Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• The ambition to achieve goals and turn vision into reality • A commitment to the University’s ideals, values and mission The post-holder will uphold and demonstrate our ‘VITAL’ core service values in day-to-day working: Valuing People We respect, trust and appreciate our people. We recognise others’ achievements and our own. We celebrate success. We help everyone achieve their potential. Innovators We have the confidence to solve problems creatively. We are always striving to improve our service. We are resilient, proactive, clear communicators. We nurture a safe environment for innovation. Together We work better when we work together. We collaborate with other stakeholders to share knowledge and best practice. We draw on others’ expertise and create networks to develop new ideas. Accountable We are responsible for our actions. We hold ourselves and others to account and admit our mistakes. We agree what is expected and deliver on our promises. We are responsive and able to demonstrate where we’ve made a difference. Leaders We are confident professionals; we value knowledge and expertise and know when to use them. As leaders, we demonstrate integrity, honesty and transparency. We use our judgement and work well with others across all departments.

Essential • A degree and a relevant professional qualification • Proven experience in programme management with up-to-date • Knowledge of best practice in project delivery and project management • A demonstrable track record of introducing change and innovative ways of working • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills; able to act as an effective ambassador for the University and build partnerships with external parties • Sound experience of financial planning and budget management • A thorough understanding of higher education planning and funding Desirable • A further degree in a relevant subject Essential • Ability to exert influence at senior levels and achieve results • Ability to think strategically and laterally • An open, participative and transparent style • An energetic, robust and resilient approach • Ability to adapt to fast-changing environment Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Our UK university in the last 10 years AND APPLIED RESEARCH BY ANY INVESTMENT IN MEDICAL TEACHING new of our students are in employment or further study six months AFTER GRADUATING* 93.8 % *DLHE 2016 100 of the world’s most INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES* * TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 92 % COMPLETION RATE FOR UNDERGRADUATES CENTRE FOR MEDICINE IS THE LARGEST We’re one of the 10 universities for producing FUTURE CEOs* *Emolument

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FESTIVAL OF CAREERS BIGGEST on-campus university CAREERS EVENTS in the UK is one of the 25 * TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE

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Highest ranking RESEARCH IN IN THE UK* MUSEUM STUDIES

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We invest over MILLION

More than

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES OFFERING FLEXIBLE STUDY

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ACADEMICS have won of our

*TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION REF RESEARCH POWER RANKINGS Top 25 UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH POWER*

National Teaching Awards for their outstanding and distinctive contributions

OUR INTERNSHIP promise offers up to 500 6 to 12 weeks in a range of local and national organisations PAID INTERNSHIPS

£59 MILLION

annual research grants and contracts portfolio

students have participated in our 119,188 MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES (MOOCs)

23 % of our students are INTERNATIONAL, FROM 116 COUNTRIES

THE DISCOVERY OF KING RICHARD III brought in more than to the city’s economy MILLION £59 to the city and creating approximately attracting more than 600,000VISITORS 1,000 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT JOBS

Living IN LEICESTERSHIRE

Leicester is one of the UK’s 10 largest cities and represents the largest economy in the East Midlands region. It has a bustling and diverse atmosphere and recent regeneration (to the tune of £3 billion) has made this cosmopolitan city even more exciting. Leicester is famous for its diversity and offers an amazing chance to dive into many different cultural celebrations. Leicester celebrates Diwali (the Festival of Light) with spectacular lights, stunning street parades and dazzling fireworks. It is attended by 35,000 people and is the largest celebration of the festival outside of India. The UK’s second biggest Caribbean Carnival takes place every August, with amazing food, colourful sights and a real party atmosphere. Leicester has a state-of-the-art Curve Theatre and the Phoenix Square is a brand new arthouse cinema complex. De Montfort Hall has a diverse range of shows, including mainstream gigs, jazz, musicals, opera and world music. The city also hosts the annual Leicester Comedy Festival, Britain’s longest-running comedy festival. The city benefits from a large number of public parks including Abbey Park and also Victoria Park which is adjacent to the University. Leicester is steeped in history, dating back to the original Iron Age settlement which was to become an important Roman trading centre with a commanding position on one of Britain’s most important routes – the Fosse Way. The growth of industry reached its peak in the great hosiery, textiles and footwear enterprises of the 20 th century. In the centre of England, Leicester is 100 miles north of London , 25 miles from Nottingham, 40 miles from Birmingham and 70 miles from Oxford and Cambridge. Leicester is close to the M1 and M69 motorways , and is well served by the rail networks – London is just 65 minutes away by train with four trains every hour. East Midlands airport and Birmingham International airport are also within easy reach.

LEICESTER CITY COMPLETED ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE

STORIES IN THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH FOOTBALL BY WINNING THE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE. Quote taken from the Guardian website.

Regeneration IN LEICESTER

Leicester is recognised as a creative city, having been ranked in the past few years ahead of Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle and Liverpool on a ‘Bohemian Index’ compiled by consultancy group Demos. It offers museums and galleries including the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, which houses Sir Richard Attenborough’s unique collection of Picasso ceramics. The New Walk Museum also has the largest collection of German Expressionist art outside Germany, plus works by artists including Francis Bacon, Hogarth, Lowry and William Dyce. The University, working in close partnership with city, has been the inspiration behind two of Leicester’s most famous tourist attractions. The award-winning National Space Centre – the UK’s largest attraction dedicated to space exploration and the Richard III Visitor Centre which retells the dramatic story of the University’s discovery of England’s most infamous King. The city is home to the University of Leicester and De Montfort University as well as various further education colleges and excellent public and private schools. During term time students make up nearly 15 per cent of the city’s population. Leicester is well-known as a sporting capital – hosting the country’s best supported rugby team the Leicester Tigers as well as Leicester City Football Club and Leicestershire County Cricket Club. Other attractions in Leicestershire include Belvoir Castle near Melton Mowbray and the historic Bosworth Battlefield where King Richard III lost his life. To the east, within easy commuting distance, is one of the most tranquil areas of English countryside, boasting a host of traditional villages and Rutland Water, which is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Europe and supports a wide range of water sports. Leicester and the surrounding region offer a wide choice of property to buy or rent. In the city itself, there is a diverse mix of flats and apartments. Both new and older properties, including substantial homes, can be found in leafy parts of Leicester within easy reach of the University. Alternatively, there is property available in the attractive villages and market towns in Leicestershire and Rutland such as Market Harborough and Oakham. House prices are markedly less than those in London. developments , new commerce and fresh purpose. The industrial legacy remains, with such names as The Cotton Mill, The Shoe Factory, and Fabric being incorporated into stand-out property developments , part of a massive range of new housing and apartment projects which are at the very hub of the city’s £3 billion regeneration scheme. Regeneration in the city has swept away the old factories, replacing them with innovative architecture and

ON LEICESTER’S DOORSTEP IS THE NATIONAL FOREST, OFFERING WALKWAYS, ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND SOME OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES IN THE REGION.

Further Information and Application Process

The post offers a salary level which will ensure that the University is able to attract industry leading professionals across a variety of sectors. In addition to basic salary the University offers a generous benefits package including: • An incredibly competitive pension scheme • 38 days holiday (including closure days at Christmas and Easterand public holidays) • A generous relocation package • Numerous other family friendly, CPD and health and wellbeing benefits and employee assistance Application and Recruitment Process Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than four pages) and supporting cover letter (of not more than two pages) outlining key matching experience and rationale for applying for the post. Applications

For a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and opportunity please contact the University’s appointed recruitment partners Ben Duffill or Michael Hewlett of the Management Recruitment Group. Ben Duffill t: 020 7959 2368 t: 07976 125010 e: ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk Michael Hewlett t: 020 8892 0115 t: 07972 579938 e: michael.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk The closing date for applications is 2 December 2016 . Following the closing date, applications will be reviewed and The Management Recruitment Group will undertake preliminary meetings with selected applicants during the week commencing 5 December 2016 . First stage meetings and campus tours will take place at the University on 4 January 2017 with panel interviews earmarked for 18 January 2017 .

should be sent to ben.duffill@ mrgpeople.co.uk and michael. hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk

Please note these dates may be subject to change. Please indicate in your covering email if you have difficulties with any of these dates.

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