INTRODUCTION Liz Gatheral Director of Estates Services & Capital Projects
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a leading modern University and one of the UK’s largest with a student and staff community approaching 38,000. The UCLan core campus in the University’s home city of Preston covers a significant swathe of the city (an area of approximately 15 hectares with 63 buildings) and has commenced a £200m Campus Masterplan. UCLan has also invested significantly in recent years in its Burnley campus to serve Pennine Lancashire. Collectively the campus estate creates an eclectic and highly visible built environment to support UCLan’s Mission and Strategic Aims. UCLan is seeking to make the crucial appointment to the role of Strategic Space & Property Manager . Reporting to the Reporting to the Assistant Director of Estates , the role is responsible for planning,developing and implementing strategies, procedures and systems to improve the overall effectiveness and utilisation of University space and property.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in an influential space and property management role across a large-scale, complex estate portfolio. You will be adept at leading and implementing space management and utilisation strategies at a senior and influential level, whilst also having the experience to lead operational space planning, decant and moves project management activities. To be a success in the role you will need to be highly motivated and results-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The role calls for an individual who is able to gain the confidence of , and successfully influence , a diverse range of stakeholders. The role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to play a key part in the continuing and future success of the University and its wider role in the North West region.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Liz Gatheral Director of Estates Services & Capital Projects
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