JOB DESCRIPTION
Post title
Furniture Coordinator Campus Operations
Department/Division
Hours of work Responsible to
Full time
AD Contracts & Performance
Role Purpose
The Furniture Coordinator is responsible, under the Associate Director of Contracts and Performance, for the management of the university’s appointed furniture supplier, existing furniture across the university estate and the planning, co-ordination and execution of furniture installation projects.
The Furniture Co-ordinator will act as the Directorate’s expert advisor for all furniture and space planning related matters.
The role involves client and supplier liaison, the development of design briefs, space planning, including the use of AutoCad, BIM software and 3D modelling programmes, the scoping of projects, the tender and pricing of projects, the project approval process, and the management of the order process from quotation to installation and post- occupancy evaluation. As we become more aware of the furniture in all our spaces and implement more effective use of what we have, Estates and Facilities can better support academic activity, improve the experience of our students and enhance operational effectiveness. The role of Furniture Co-ordinator is essential to the delivery of this ambition.
Role Profile
Key Objectives
• The role holder will be the primary contact for the university’s single source furniture supplier and will be responsible for ensuring that the supplier provides an effective and efficient service, in accordance with the contract. • The role holder will, under the direction of the Associate Director of Contracts and Performance, be responsible for ensuring that the service provided by the furniture supplier meets the requirements of the university. • The role holder will, under the direction of the Associate Director of Contracts and Performance, be responsible for developing the service provided by the furniture supplier to maximise the benefit to the university from this contract. • The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that the furniture supplier provides a core product range that meets the needs of the university with respect to office and learning environments, and for ensuring that this core product range is updated to reflect the changing needs and objectives of the university. • The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that the services provided by the furniture supplier reflect opportunities for innovation in furniture products and configuration. • The role holder will, as required, use their skills and experience to support the goals and objectives of the directorate. • Liaise with internal clients, students, consultants and E&F colleagues, as necessary, for the delivery of projects and furniture orders. • Work with colleagues and the supplier to assess and develop plans to enhance the student and staff experience, to meet the needs of the university in support of Vision 2019 and associated strategies. • The role holder will be required to communicate by email, letter, telephone, graphically and orally in a variety of formal and informal situations. • Work closely with the university’s Health and Safety offices and others, as necessary, to ensure safe management and working systems and environments for students, staff, contractors and visitors. Communication and Networking
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