Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services

2 weeks ago


Brighton East Sussex, United Kingdom University of Sussex Full time

Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Competitive salary level plus excellent benefits

The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint its next Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services.

The first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, Sussex received its Royal Charter in 1961 and immediately set about offering an alternative to the traditional higher education landscape. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead.

The University has a beautiful and diverse campus estate located in Falmer, on the outskirts of Brighton & Hove. It is situated in rolling parkland in the South Downs National Park and has amongst its buildings a listed core heritage estate designed by Sir Basil Spence. The University has invested significantly across the campus, delivering new academic and student accommodation facilities, social space and upgrading critical infrastructure. There are a number of major estates development and environmental sustainability focused projects currently underway, with others planned.

The Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational management for the University’s estate and all associated facilities management and commercial services which underpin the University’s aim to have a world-class physical environment to support the delivery of its academic ambitions, and exceptional student, staff, and visitor experience. This is a critical role that will support the realisation of our new strategy ‘Sussex 2035: We are seeking to appoint a candidate with extensive experience in estates and facilities leadership roles at a senior and strategic level, and with a deep knowledge and understanding of, and a strong commitment to, delivering estates solutions to the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability. The successful candidate will have excellent portfolio-level leadership experience, as the role has a broad remit spanning masterplanning and capital development, property and space management, facilities management, environmental sustainability and commercial services (such as catering, hospitality, student accommodation and sport).

The University offers a compelling employer proposition including significant investment in staff wellbeing and development, a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance, and access to campus facilities. There is also relocation support available for individuals seeking to relocate to the area to take up the position.

Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement and can be sent to sally.Informal Interviews will take place on campus on Wednesday 8th January 2025 with the final Panel Interview taking place on campus on Wednesday 15th January 2025.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from people who identify as being from underrepresented backgrounds.



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