The Facilities Directorate
‘World leading education and research requires world leading people and facilities.. Under the management of the Director of Estates and Facilities, the University has undertaken an ambitious £520 million capital investment programme to further strengthen our position as a leading UK university. Projects have included £24m for the new Laidlaw Library and £25m refurbishment of the Edward Boyle Library, which together have increased the number of study spaces available to students to/by 4,500 seats. £98 million Bragg Building, an integrated site for engineering and physical sciences that houses the cutting edge Bragg Centre for Materials Research. £40 million Nexus Innovation Centre connecting business with research expertise, supporting pioneering research collaboration with creative sector partners and a major investment to provide state-of the-art Business School teaching facilities in the Esther Simpson Building. We continue to invest heavily in our buildings, systems and people to underpin and support the highly valued work of our Professional Services and Support Colleagues The University has approved a £325 million capital works programme over the coming years; this includes strategic programmes of work for Net Zero Carbon at £75 million, Digital transformation of £36 million, Infrastructure upgrades of £95 million and Fire Safety upgrades. The digital investment is allocated to address our future ways of working, smart buildings & smart campus, creating digitally enabled teaching rooms and laboratories, global class rooms and recording spaces.
The Facilities Directorate brings together Estates and Facilities, Commercial and Campus Support Services, Residential Services and Sustainability, employing over 1100 staff, to provide first class facilities and services to support the University’s strategic objectives and world class aspirations. The Directorate impacts all aspects of the student experience and plays an important role in the day-to-day running of the University of Leeds. The Directorate is responsible for the maintenance and development of the University estate, the commercial and campus support services, residences and sustainability services at the University of Leeds.
• Developing a sustainable, effective and efficient organisation • Delivering an exceptional student experience
• Valuing and developing all our staff • Achieving financial sustainability
Estates & Facilities
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