JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties of the post n Leading, managing, developing and co-ordinating the delivery of a comprehensive range of estates functions in support of the University’s strategic objectives; formulating, communicating and implementing a long-term vision for the estate and the design and quality of its buildings in keeping with the University’s values, identity, strategic and operational requirements. n Leading and managing the implementation of the University’s Estate and Equipment Supporting Strategy and its accompanying action plan, ensuring that these remain dynamic and support delivery of the Strategic Plan. These activities may include the acquisition of further property and the rationalisation of existing holdings. n Leading the development of the Estates related components of the University’s Capital Investment Plan. n Leading, managing, developing and coordinating all estates functions in relation to the Knowledge Gateway. n Contributing to the decision making of the University through working with colleagues in the University’s executive team (the University Steering Group), Professional Services Group, relevant committees, Resources Committee and the Council. Providing the link between academic, research, commercial andother planning objectives and the estate planning and management function. Developing creatively the University’s estate and its related resources and services, working with planning authorities and other appropriate statutory and regulatory bodies. n Procuring and effectively managing all works and services related to the operation, maintenance and development of the estate in order to deliver value for money. n Being accountable for the Section’s annual budget, the University’s minor works programme, and all Estates-related capital investment proposals, to ensure that all operations and development activities are provided at optimum cost effectiveness and in a timely and professional manner. n Leading the annual planning process for the Estate Management Section. n Managing and developing the following services, within approved parameters of cost and service level, at all times seeking best value: - Building operations and maintenance - Engineering services operations and maintenance - Capital development projects (minor works through to strategic developments) - Security - Grounds and playing fields operations and maintenance - In consultation with the Central Procurement Unit, procurement and management of utilities (water, gas, electricity, oil) - Factoring services including leases, acquisitions, disposals, rating - Cleaning and Portering services (excluding residences) and waste disposal - Space Management - In consultation with the Central Procurement Unit, procurement and maintenance of furniture, fixtures and fittings - Sustainability and delivery of our ambitious carbon management plan n Leading the development of the University’s environmental sustainability activities.
n Providing strategic, operational and professional leadership to all staff in the Estate Management Section, ensuring that the necessary skills and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired to meet the University’s developing needs. n Responsible for the ongoing development and updates of the estate database to ensure that adequate information is available on matters such as physical condition, legislation compliance, functional suitability, space utilisation etc. n Representing the University on estate and estate-related matters with national bodies, local authorities and other external organisations. n Maintaining good relations with neighbours, keeping them informed of the University’s plans for its estate and listening to their concerns. n Advising on matters related to physical development, taking into account the University’s declared targets and strategic plans and the parameters laid down in local and regional structure and development plans. n Promoting efficiency and flexibility in the use of physical resources, improving the academic programme fit, aesthetics and providing for staff and students a more effective teaching and research environment, improving the sense of academic community and enhanced quality of University life. n Championing the University as an environmentally sustainable institution with a reducing carbon footprint. n Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Registrar & Secretary or his/her nominee.
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