Buckinghamshire New University - Director Of Estates

Role description

EDUCATION, QUALI FICATIONS & TRAINING • Undergraduate degree level qualification. • Professional qualification with a relevant degree. • Experience of leading, transforming and managing a professional estates and property function. KNOWLEDGE • Developing and implementing an estates and infrastructure vision and strategy. • Strong track record of achievement in strategic estates leadership and management, with extensive knowledge of both capital development and facilities management. • Personal and professional commitment to the University’s vision and core values. • Experience of leading and transforming teams to deliver quality customer services relating to Estates, facilities, healthy, safety and security in a complex organisation and in a multi-location environment. • Clear ability to actively participate as a member of University meetings, Committees and to represent the University externally. • Excellent understanding of and significant experience of managing Health and Safety; sustainability and environmental agendas. • Writing and presenting reports and papers to Executive/Board level meetings. • Strong track record in procuring services, suppliers and effective contract management. • Working in HE/Student environment. SKI LLS • Strategic thinking, with the proven ability to, inspire, innovate, transform, lead and manage change. • Demonstrable leadership skills with a strong focus on customer service. • Engage and persuade senior colleagues and external stakeholders over whom the post-holder has no direct managerial control.

• Ability to manage a complex property estates and facilities portfolio, staff and budgets. • Excellent negotiation skills, particularly in relation to financial and contractual matters. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and high-level IT and financial skills. • Demonstrable ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with others. • Strong commitment to equality and diversity in education and employment. • Commitment to enhancing the learning experience of students.

BUCKS BEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORK

• Finding solutions: Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation. • Using resources effectively: Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets. • Achieving results: Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

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