Director of Estates

Salary £55,535 - £64,888 p.a
Full time appointment

We wish to recruit a Director of Estates who has a demonstrable track record in managing capital works, and has a sound knowledge and understanding of strategic estates management, to join our Executive Team.

UCS is one of UK’s most exciting higher education institutions launched in 2007 in collaboration with the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex. UCS provides a friendly, can do, innovative and ambitious environment for staff and students. Working with partners, it is focused on making a high impact at local, regional, national and international level. The post is based at the stunning waterfront campus in Ipswich.

The appointee will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Estates Directorate, leading the development and implementation of the Estates strategic plan, aligned to our business objectives. The Director of Estates will be responsible for developing a coherent plan to take forward the next phase of the development of the campus to meet the needs of a fast expanding and innovative Higher Education organisation. S/he will also have responsibility for leading our Facilities Management services and ensuring they are appropriate, user-focussed and cost effective.

The successful candidate will have drive and enthusiasm with excellent communication skills. Experience of working in the higher education sector would be advantageous.

For further details please visit our website at www.ucs.ac.uk/jobs. To discuss the post further, please contact the Deputy Provost, Richard Lister, by telephoning 01473 338661.
Closing date: Monday 8th October 2012