Director of Estates and Facilities

4 weeks ago


Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University of Sussex Full time

Director of Estates and Facilities

The University of Sussex is seeking a highly experienced Director of Estates and Facilities to lead the strategic development and operational management of its estate and associated facilities management and commercial services.

This is a critical role that will support the realisation of our new strategy 'Sussex 2035: Creating Progressive Futures'.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in estates and facilities leadership roles at a senior and strategic level, 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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership and operational management for the University's estate and all associated facilities management and commercial services.
  • Develop and implement estates strategies that support the University's academic ambitions and exceptional student, staff, and visitor experience.
  • Lead the development and implementation of sustainable estates solutions that address the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.
  • Manage and develop a team of estates and facilities professionals to deliver high-quality services and support the University's strategic objectives.

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in estates and facilities leadership roles at a senior and strategic level.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of, and a strong commitment to, delivering estates solutions to the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.
  • Excellent portfolio-level leadership experience, with a broad remit spanning masterplanning and capital development, property and space management, facilities management, environmental sustainability and commercial services.

What We Offer:

  • A compelling employer proposition including significant investment in staff wellbeing and development.
  • A generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance.
  • Access to campus facilities.

How to Apply:

Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement and can be sent to sally.brockway@mrgglobal.com.



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