Head of Shared Estate

1 day ago


Wiltshire, South West England, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time

Head of Shared Estate

£65,262

Full Time

Permanent

Polaris House, Swindon (Office based with occasional hybrid working available)

Closing date Sunday 17th November 2024

Lead UKRI’s Strategic Estate Vision—Deliver Excellence in Facilities, Sustainability, and Operational Performance

Job Overview

Join UK Research and Innovation as the Head of Estates, leading a skilled team to deliver best-in-class facilities management and strategic development across our entire property portfolio. You'll drive infrastructure, estate, environmental, and commercial growth while ensuring efficient and exceptional facilities support. With a background in running complex estates—ideally with experience in government or similar environments and familiarity with organisations like the Government Property Agency (GPA)—you’ll enhance our estate's effectiveness, fostering an outstanding workplace experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the shared estate function across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services that align with the strategic and operational priorities of UKRI.
  • Develop and implement the shared estate strategy in conjunction with the Head of Operations, engaging with senior stakeholders to shape strategic direction and deliver operational excellence.
  • Provide expert advice on all aspects of property management, facilities, office services, and capital development to ensure the estate's safety, functionality, and sustainability.
  • Drive improvements in workplace quality, standards, and services, overseeing facilities management, disaster recovery, business continuity, local physical security and health & safety compliance.
  • Accountable for the management and maintenance of UKRI properties, ensuring they remain safe environments for staff and service users, and support Greening Government commitments concerning sustainability.

About you

  • Qualification in a programme management methodology, masters or post graduate degree in Building Services or Surveying or equivalent experience, ideally a qualified Quantity Surveyor
  • A property professional who has experience of leading a large portfolio of buildings and associated facilities management services at a senior level
  • Experience of negotiation and the procurement of Estates and Facilities Management service contracts based upon PM best practice principles including risk transfer, use of output specifications and key performance indicators.

To view the full job description and person specification please click ‘apply’ and visit our careers page.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning A list of benefits below.

  • An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
  • 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
  • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
  • Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
  • Flexible working options

Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI – UKRI

How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click ‘apply’ for further information and to visit our careers page.


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