Buckinghamshire New University - Director Of Estates

This year our focus has shifted to the new University strategy, which we currently call Thrive 2028. Thrive builds on Impact 2022 in prioritising innovative and life changing education that is accessible to all learners; expanding the reach of the University working in partnership with learners, communities, partners, employers and the wider society; delivering research and innovation that impacts and enhances lives and society; ensuring the University is a learning organisation that continuously excels and improves organisational effectiveness; and delivering financial sustainability

This will include work on significant, multi-year projects to transform the institution, building on our current success. These are: • Student outcomes • Health and well-being • Digital • Sustainability and carbon net-zero • Academic footprint • Civic University

through growth, expansion, and investment. We will prioritise work in four broad areas: • Supporting Students to Succeed • Delivering Knowledge and Skills • Fit and Agile Organisation • Supporting our Places and Partners

DRIVE - BEHAVIOURAL VALUES

D R DYNAMIC We actively influence events and seek opportunities to provide excellent services to our students, customers and colleagues.

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RESPONS I BLE We take personal responsibility for our

INCLUS IVE We respect and value each other as individuals and actively champion a vibrant, inclusive community that transforms lives.

behaviour and deliver on our commitments to others and the University.

WE WI LL : Positive indicators • Be open and enthusiastic to new opportunities • Question barriers to change in a constructive way • Be flexible and agile • Always give our best • Seek new ways of working

WE WI LL : Positive indicators • Behave with integrity and transparency

WE WI LL : Positive indicators

• Respect and value difference • Make sure everyone has a voice • Care for ourselves and others • Always promote an inclusive culture • invest in personal wellbeing

• Be aware of our impact • Take ownership and be accountable • Collaborate well with colleagues • Focus on solutions over problems

V E VI S IONARY We embrace change and are brave in taking calculated risks to support the growth and impact of the University in the wider community.

EMPOWER ING We listen to others to

establish understanding and encourage the freedom to excel.

WE WI LL : Positive indicators • Foster new ideas from any source • Strive for continuous improvement • Set aspirational goals • Be enterprising and commercial • Adopt a mindset of curiosity

WE WI LL : Positive indicators

• Recognise and reward ideas • Show ‘it’s alright to make mistakes’ • Nurture development • Work effectively with colleagues • Adopt a growth mindset

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