Strategic Head of Estates & Facilities

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; Hybride; GBP 82 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work–life balance: Hybrid working

Career development

Reward and wellbeing

Inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

Birmingham City University is seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Estates to provide strategic leadership across estates and facilities services. You will lead teams covering Hard FM, compliance, space and asset management, planning, transport, maintenance, projects, property investment, CAD/Design, BIM and environment management.

You will deputise for the Director of Estates and Facilities in their absence and contribute to investment strategies, space management and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Significant senior-level experience in estates management within a large and complex organisation.
• Significant experience of managing substantial budgets and financial planning.
• Experience of strategic planning and delivering strategic objectives at senior management level.
• Experience of leading and managing professional teams.
• Experience of managing change and delivering improvements.
• Excellent influencing, communication and consultative skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior colleagues.
• Well organised and proactive, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of Estates and Facilities services within the Higher Education sector.
• Knowledge of land and property legislation and contracts.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the University’s Estates and Facilities strategy, including investment priorities, project planning and risk management.
• Lead the development of medium- and long-term investment and maintenance strategies for buildings, infrastructure, external spaces, grounds and transport.
• Lead and manage the estates, space planning and asset management teams, ensuring effective performance, communication and service delivery.
• Work with Timetabling and Finance to improve the use of University space and ensure reliable space data is available to support planning and decision-making.
• Manage budgets and financial performance, ensuring value for money and effective cost control.
• Work with Procurement colleagues to ensure appropriate procurement processes are followed.
• Work with senior colleagues across the University to improve services and ensure they meet the needs of staff, students and other users.
• Provide effective leadership and management of staff, ensuring teams have the appropriate skills, resources and support to deliver their responsibilities.
• Manage external service providers, including the outsourced Hard FM maintenance contractor, ensuring effective contract and performance management.
• Lead the delivery of the University’s space management strategy, ensuring space is used effectively and supports learning, teaching, research and student experience.
• Ensure all managed services meet statutory and regulatory requirements and work with Health and Safety colleagues to maintain safe buildings and facilities.
• Support the Director in developing and delivering the University’s land and buildings asset management strategy, including property sales and acquisitions.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Influencing

Communication

Organisation

Proactivity

Formation

Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject

Description du poste

Birmingham City University is seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Estates to provide strategic leadership across estates and facilities services. You will lead teams covering Hard FM, compliance, space and asset management, planning, transport, maintenance, projects, property investment, CAD/Design, BIM and environment management.

You will deputise for the Director of Estates and Facilities in their absence and contribute to investment strategies, space management and regulatory compliance