Property & Space Management Director

University of Nottingham

Estates

Ref. JK271919

Salary: Competitive salary

Permanent, Full Time

Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Property and Space Management Director to join our Estates and Hospitality Directorate.

You will have responsibility for all land and building acquisition and disposals; space management including the reporting on use and performance of space; all landlord and tenant activity; development of a commercial portfolio of tenanted space; and leading a team of external surveyors and the University Houses Team. You will be key to the success of the University’s future estates plan, providing leadership through effective engagement and collaboration with operational teams, senior colleagues and professional partners, to develop and deliver strategic business plans, space and property management services and clear policy guidelines fit for the immediate and long-term needs of the University.

One of you key focuses will be ensuring the delivery of our Estates Master Plan, focusing on developing and delivering change through space allocation policy. You will also be required to lead on the Estate Property and Space Plan, which will involve working in partnership with senior leaders across the university, both domestically and internationally, to ensure strategic alignments. Along with space management, you will be developing and implementing a Property Investment Strategy, which will include advising on opportunities to acquire strategic land and buildings, along with the disposal of surplus land and buildings.

As the successful candidate, you must have highly developed knowledge of the principles, theory and practice of Estates management across a diverse multi-site property portfolio and have experience of managing and controlling substantial budgets. You will have the ability to operate at a senior level in the strategic management of property and space, along with being a qualified Chartered Surveyor. You will be self-motivated with experience of leading complex projects across the range of areas that you will be expected to manage, whilst focusing on delivering quality customer service. You will have the ability to manage complex teams effectively ensuring high performance across the board. A key part of your role will be liaising with numerous internal and external stakeholders, so your ability to negotiate, collaborate and influence at all levels will be essential.

With outstanding commercial instincts and negotiations experience, you may not necessarily come from a higher education background but you must be able to demonstrate empathy with the sector and a real appreciation of the University’s global status.

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

For further information and to make an application please visit our website using the 'Apply' button.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Linda Goodacre, email linda.goodacre@nottingham.ac.uk  Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 9^th September 2019.