Location: | Sussex, Falmer |
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Salary: | £45,585 to £54,395 per annum, pro rata if part time |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 19th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 2nd September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 31643 |
Hours: Full time up to a maximum of 1 FTE.
Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: To be confirmed
About the role
The University of Sussex is seeking to make an appointment to the role of Senior Contracts Manager to lead on all contractual obligations under the SEF TFM Agreement and the RDP Agreement for East & West Slope Developments.
This role will form a critical part of our new Estates and Facilities Management Services, as it will oversee parts of the newly embedded Intelligent Client function in the University EFM Team and steer and effectively manage the delivery of services by our provider and partner organisations.
The campus is 95 hectares and has over 100 buildings, comprising of academic and residential living spaces, social, study and entertainment spaces, as well as extensive external realm.
We need a professional who is able to navigate between Strategic and Tactical level decision making and engagement, that ensures effective and sustainable Operational delivery by the Service Providers own Senior Management and Delivery Teams.
There will be direct reports but at this time the future structure is being finalised. But it is anticipated that at least 3 posts will report into this role. The main areas or responsibility being the provision of policy arrangements to the Service Provider, the auditing of delivery against contractual obligations and the measurement of performance, with the role holder taking up the post of Chair to the Performance & Contracts Management Board.
The role holder will report directly to the Head of Service Delivery and this post forms part of an essential and critical management function within the Estates Division.
About our Division
The Estates and Facilities Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
Please contact Scott Noble, Head of Service Delivery scott.noble@sussex.ac.uk
for informal enquiries
For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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