The Role
Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Contribution: • Advise on and lead the development and implementation of the University’s longer term strategic plans for estate management. • Develop and implement an agreed-upon Estates Services operational delivery plan that covers various aspects, including capital projects, minor works, repairs and maintenance, and student housing for the wider University portfolio, across Divisions and Departments. • Lead the University’s overall relationship management of the Estates supply chain. Quality and Efficiency: • Lead the University’s approach to delivering high- quality and cost-effective estate services. • Develop and deliver a rolling strategic development plan for Estates Services in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Team Management and Engagement: • Lead Estates Services by ensuring staff have a clear agenda of client focused service provisions. • Foster commitment, engagement, and professional development among team members. Continuous Improvement: • Cultivate a culture of continuous review in terms of regulations, processes development that aligns with the University’s strategic goals. • Contribute to the overall success of the University managing a wide portfolio of real estate assets.
Financial Accountability: • Be accountable for budget forecasting and management in delivering Estates Services. • Closely collaborate with the Finance Division on the Estates Budget. Capital Projects and Sustainability: • Lead or oversee relevant capital projects across the University in collaboration with Divisions, departments and external stakeholders. • Drive environmental sustainability and carbon management initiatives and policy provisions. Health and Safety Culture: • Promote and enhance the health and safety culture within Estates Services. • Promote and lead best practice approach in health and safety across the University. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (GDPR, Health and Safety Act, ISO) across all services delivered by Estates Services. Additional security pre-employment checks This job includes the following duties which will require additional security pre-employment checks: Dealing with highly confidential University information Visiting high security buildings
The Director of Estates is a senior officer and holds a pivotal position, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the efficiency, effectiveness, growth and success of the University’s Estates Management services. The Director actively participates in decision-making related to estate planning and management in the University’s governance structure. The Director of Estates will report to the Registrar, and will work closely and in collaboration with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources) and the Chair of the Building and Estates Sub- Committee. The Director will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the University and will lead the University’s overall relationship management of the Estates supply chain. The Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of the University’s Estate Strategy in line with the broader institutional strategy including the University’s sustainability agenda.
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