Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of online education is seeking a Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly in Milton Keynes. This part-time and permanent role focuses on engaging stakeholders to address industry challenges, while offering a salary range of £50,000 to £58,000. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of the built environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining networks.
• Experience in built environment or higher education sectors.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing development and implementation of Built Environment Futures Assembly.
• Build and maintain networks across key forums and organizations.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Networking

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Policy informant

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly

Part time (21 hrs/wk), permanent

Remote place of work

Salary range £50,000 to £58,000 FTE pa plus benefits

Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website.

Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA) is a newly established initiative that aims to have a positive impact on the built environment. This is a brand-new role, and a fantastic opportunity to lead the development and implementation of this new initiative.

As the Head of BEFA, you will facilitate strategic engagement with stakeholders and drive collaboration to address industry challenges. You will actively inform policy and best practice by presenting evidence-based outputs and support BEFA in addressing key sectoral challenges through engagement, education and collaboration.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic forward-thinker to join UCEM at a busy and exciting time, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of UCEM and its contribution to the built environment.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Lead the ongoing development, delivery and implementation of the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA), ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and maintaining high quality standards
• Build and maintain networks across key decision-making forums, including the BEFA’s Strategic Advisory Board and thematic workstreams, ensuring active engagement and collaboration
• Organize and facilitate workshops, roundtables, and stakeholder meetings (in-person and virtual) to explore and address key industry themes and challenges
• Provide BEFA related expertise and advice across UCEM, participating in cross-organizational events and initiatives to align efforts and share insights

Our main requirements:

• Experience in developing, maintaining and building networks; engaging high level external stakeholders and managing productive relationships
• Experience working within the built environment, higher education or related sectors
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high performing team and in a complex and widely spread organisation

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

For the full job specification and contact details: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/

TO APPLY: Please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to [emailprotected] by no later than Monday 16 June 2025 at 5.00 p.m.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.