Head of Precinct Services

6 days ago


Dundee, United Kingdom University of Dundee Full time

Estates and Campus Services is responsible for the security of the physical assets, staff, students and visitors of the University.

Purpose of Role

The Head of Precinct Services (Security, Cleaning,Mail Room, Parking) will have a security bias, however, the role holder will be challenged to manage across a diverse team delivering a safe, clean environment for staff and students.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Within a changing environment report to the Deputy Director of Estates & Campus Services and other senior University managers providing expert advice to ensure the security of the institution, its physical assets and its people.
  • Effectively and efficiently co-ordinate and monitor all aspects of the operational and strategic delivery of security, cleaning, mail room and parking services for the University of Dundee with continuous improvement review to achieve optimum performance and full customer engagement.
  • Responsible for the development of a service charter and service level agreements.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with Schools and Professional Services staff, students, general public, contractors, Police officers and other emergency service personnel.
  • Ensure all services are delivered within agreed budgets and service levels.

Person Specification

  • A solid background in managing diverse teams.
  • Evidence of decision making skills in critical situations.
  • Ability to plan and organise resources.
  • Have experience in conducting audits and undertaking risk assessments.
  • Good understanding of Statutory Compliance.

We are one of the UK’s leading universities- internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.

For further information about this position please contact Aidan McColgan, Deputy Director Estates and Campus Services, a.mccolgan@dundee.ac.uk

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

£45,585 to £54,395 per annum


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