Location: | Durham |
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Salary: | Competitive |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 2nd September 2024 |
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Closes: | 29th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 24001679 |
The Director of Estates and Facilities will have accountability for: Projects and Infrastructure, Estates Operations, Property Assets, Accommodation and Commercial Services, Health and Safety Service and Business Resilience.
The Director of Estates and Facilities will lead the successful delivery of the University’s ambitious estates and facilities development programme in context of the University’s strategy. The Accommodation and Estates Strategy will ensure the right infrastructure, accommodation and campus services to realise our ambition to be world leading in research, education and the wider student experience.
The Director of Estates and Facilities will lead the University’s Accommodation and Commercial Services which encompasses all aspects of University accommodation, FM provided internally and via third parties, conferencing and events, community services, University retail and security. The Director will also have overall responsibility for Health and Safety and environmental assurance.
The Director will balance strategic leadership with operational delivery. They will build strategic partnerships which will add value, taking account of a wide range of stakeholders. Working closely with the University Executive, Council and Senate; taking responsibility for delivering a complex portfolio of development; driving innovation and value for money.
The Director will be responsible for overseeing the management of all aspects of the Estates and Facilities function including new build, refurbishment and building development projects; infrastructure, sustainability, operations, and property assets; commercial and retail, accommodation and facility services. This will include responsibility for over 400 staff and a recurring budget of c.£37m.
More information on our Estate Development can be found at Estate Development - Durham University.
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