Head of Estates and Facilities

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Estates and Facilities to play a critical role in delivering our 2030 strategy through the leadership and management of the university's Estates and Facilities team. 

The Candidate

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will become a key member of the University’s management team, with responsibility for the development, maintenance and review of our E&F Strategy, and the operation of our North Greenwich estate.

With a proven record of success in senior estates leadership, you will have proven experience in developing, financing and delivering large capital programmes and projects to agreed deadlines and budgets. 

You are have the ability to combine strategic vision with operational leadership, and you will be comfortable operating and presenting at executive board level in a complex stakeholder environment, combining proven commercial acumen with an affinity with the University’s values and mission.

The Head of Estates and  Facilities has responsibility for the built estate, including its development, maintenance, and security. They will work to improve space utilisation and make a significant contribution in delivering the University’s net zero carbon and wider sustainability objectives.

This opportunity is based onsite, hybrid working is not offered

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community in our desire to reflect the diversity of the community we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from female and ethnic minority candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

Further details:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

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