DIRECTOR OF ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES - Appointment details: September 2018 - Anderson Quigley
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DIRECTOR OF ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES Appointment details: September 2018
Welcome Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in this important role at Oxford Brookes University. I hope that the following details are of help to you. Oxford Brookes University is one of the UK’s leading modern higher education institutions. The University’s Strategic Plan, Strategy 2020, identifies four strategic goals: Student Experience, Research and Knowledge Exchange, Infrastructure and Services, and External. The strategy builds on the institution’s existing strengths and sets a framework for excellence and innovation to deliver further impact for the benefit of all of our communities in the context of an increasingly competitive environment. To help drive forward its strategic plan, the University is looking to appoint a Director of Estates and Campus Services as successor to the current incumbent who retired in August 2018. Reporting into the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Estates and Campus Services will lead the directorate tasked with delivery of a physical estate and associated services that reflect our academic ambitions. This is a broad portfolio covering the long-term planning, development and maintenance of the estate, providing a range of services which are essential for the smooth running of the University, and providing an excellent student and staff experience. The Director will be responsible for planning and delivering large-scale capital projects, as well as providing a high-quality, cost-effective range of services including student accommodation, sport and commercial services (catering, conferencing, etc.). The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading and delivering major capital projects in a large, complex organisation, alongside providing high-quality, cost-effective and client-centred services. The postholder will have demonstrable experience of leading teams, be able to inspire those around them, and have exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. S/he will possess a comprehensive understanding of the external environment in which universities operate. Thank you for your interest in this key role at Oxford Brookes University. I look forward to engaging with you as part of the recruitment process. BRENDAN CASEY REGISTRAR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
SUCCESS AT OXFORD BROOKES
Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities and
enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation
as well as strong links with business and industry.
We also have significant research strengths - 94% of Oxford Brookes
research was judged to be internationally recognised and 59% judged
‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence
Framework (REF 2014).
■ One of the top 50 universities in the world To achieve the next level of success,
under 50 years old - the only UK institution to we are working to deliver our 2020 Strategy.
make the list (QS World University Rankings,
Top 50 Under 50, 2018) In particular we are working towards:
■ Among the world’s top universities in 15 ■ a student experience of unparalleled
individual subject areas (QS World University reputation and renown
Rankings by Subject 2018)
■ a modern, inspirational setting to study and
■ 12 years of success with our Associate learn
College Partnership; partnering with seven
■ a world-class, focused and selective research
Further Education colleges across the region
portfolio
to offer alternative ways to gain qualifications
■ an enviable international reputation and
■ 93.2% of Oxford Brookes students are in
footprint
employment and/or further study within six
months of graduating (HESA, Destination of ■ building our role as a key regional influencer
Leavers Survey 2017) ■ outstanding partnerships, speaking to our
■ Oxford Brookes University contributes over connectedness
£1m per day to the UK economy ■ sector-leading infrastructure, services and IT
■ We have over 130,000 alumni in over 189 ■ financial sustainability, generating surpluses
countries for agreed reinvestment plans.
OUR STRATEGY OUR MISSION
Oxford Brookes University is committed to leading the
“Oxford Brookes University will provide an intellectual, social and economic development of the
exceptional, student-centred experience which is communities it serves through teaching, research and
based on both internationally significant research creativity that achieve the highest standards.
and pedagogic best practice. We will build on a
tradition of distinction in academic, professional
and social engagement to enhance our reputation OUR STRATEGIC GOALS
as a university which educates confident citizens Student experience External
characterised by their generosity of spirit.” We will be a university that enables a student We will be a university dedicated to improving
experience of the highest standard possible. the human condition in Oxfordshire and
around the world.
We will:
We will:
■ ensure that learning and teaching are at the
leading edge and relevant to contemporary ■ harness the enterprising creativity,
contexts knowledge, and commitment of the
University’s academics, staff and students
■ provide an environment where students
to benefit urban and rural communities
are proactively engaged in shaping their
principally within Oxfordshire
experience through influencing learning
and extra-curricular policy, processes and ■ further develop mutually beneficial
outcomes. partnerships to facilitate the application
of the University’s education, research
Research and knowledge exchange
and knowledge exchange nationally and
We will be a university that is committed to internationally, and to prepare the
externally recognised world-leading research University’s graduates to be engaged
which is translated and disseminated for the global citizens.
benefit of our communities.
Infrastructure and services
We will:
We will be a university characterised by its
■ focus on the areas of research which sector-leading, high quality, sustainable and
are, or have the potential to be, recognised cost-effective services, operating within a
as world-leading and encourage multi - and culture of continuous improvement.
interdisciplinary research activity across the
We will:
University
■ manage our activities to achieve
■ increase the exploitation and dissemination self-sustaining and robust finances and a
of the highest quality research and strong position relative to the HE sector
collaboration with other higher education
institutions and the public, private and ■ develop and enhance the quality and
third sector. efficiency of the University’s infrastructure
and services.
You can view our 2020 strategy here.
OUR STUDENTS
There are approximately 18,000 students at TEACHING EXCELLENCE STAYING AHEAD
Oxford Brookes University. 78% are from the
UK, 6% are from the EU and 16% are from the
FRAMEWORK (TEF) We aim to continue providing our students
rest of the world. Oxford Brookes University holds a Silver with a stimulating learning experience,
award in the Teaching Excellence Framework, including opportunities to develop skills both
Our students and graduates are known for inside and outside their studies, with co-
recognising that the University delivers “high
their employability. They benefit from the curricular projects to fuel their enthusiasm and
quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its
strong links we have with businesses and hone their abilities.
students.”
employers both locally and internationally, from
local schools and hospitals to organisations The TEF award recognised that “students We are working on action plans to enhance
such as Oxfam, BMW, KPMG, Ferrari and achieve excellent outcomes” as well as our performance in the National Student
Microsoft. the “outstanding levels of satisfaction with Survey and further improve our teaching
teaching and assessment and feedback.” excellence with a view to gaining a Gold
award in the TEF.
RESEARCH AND
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
OUR RESEARCH Oxford Brookes achieved a record year for research
grants awarded in 2016/17, an increase of 63%
Research at Oxford Brookes enjoys an international
compared to last year; and we have continued this
reputation, attracting high-quality staff and students.
upward trajectory.
Our strategy for research and knowledge exchange,
Major funding comes from research councils,
sets out the University’s future ambitions in the higher
charitable trusts, industry and government. In recent
education sector, including developing our recognised
years we have been successful in winning competitive
research portfolio across the faculties whilst nurturing
funding from UK government departments and from
our emerging strengths and fostering greater
the European Commission.
international collaboration.
Our income from intellectual property (IP) was more
We were successful in the last Research Excellence
than £3m in 2016/17, and we have been in the top
Framework (REF 2014), which showed 94% of
ten of all UK higher education institutions for IP income
Brookes research to be internationally recognised
for the last seven years, according to HEFCE’s Higher
and 59% judged ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally
Education Business and Community Interaction
excellent’. We were in the top 10 universities for
Survey.
increase in research power since REF 2014.
Through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs),
Investing in individuals and groups of researchers at
we have produced significant benefits for our partner
every stage of their career is central to our success.
businesses. We have a strong record of award-winning
■ Oxford Brookes has committed a Central Research KTPs with industry, including Sony Entertainment and
Fund to support individuals and research groups Inter-Continental Hotels. The latest projects are looking
including for example Collaborative Travel Awards, at solving problems of overheating in care homes and
Bridging Funds, Research Fellowships and PhD the design of buildings for flood resilience.
scholarships.
■ We hold the HR Excellence in Research Award GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
from the European Commission, which recognises
our commitment to supporting research staff. Oxford Brookes is a university with an international
outlook and reach. We already have a number
■ In 2016 we launched our Research Excellence of successful international partnerships and we
Awards to support research-active academics with are looking to deepen and strengthen these, as
funding towards research leave, employment of a well as seek out new opportunities. We believe a
research assistant or project travel costs. key to success is to forge university-level, multi-
dimensional strategic partnerships across a range
■ We introduced Vice-Chancellor Fellowships in 2017 of disciplines and are currently in negotiations to
across our faculties, offering an excellent develop this arrangement in China, Australia and
opportunity for researchers who want to develop Malaysia.
their careers, with funding and startup support
tailored to discipline needs.
Brookes People Awards 2016
OUR VALUES
In the development and nurturing of
intellectual and enterprising creativity,
we make our highest contribution to
society. Social responsibility demands
that all aspects of our activity should
be sustainable. Equality, inclusivity and
the celebration of diversity must be the
foundation for all we do. We will never
be content with anything other than
a wholehearted commitment to the
quality of the student experience. We will
continue to enhance the value - and the
perception of value - of our social as well
as educational mission.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
These are defined as:
Generosity of spirit
We believe people flourish in a culture of
respect and support, where we celebrate
OUR STAFF AND CULTURE difference and thrive on each other’s
success. Our students manifest
a generosity of spirit as they progress in
the world.
Oxford Brookes University employs 2,800 Our HR Strategy sets out how we will continue Consultation and participation are important
staff. We recognise that our staff are key to to provide a stimulating and rewarding work attributes of staff relations with colleagues Confidence
our continuing success. We are committed experience for all our staff, at all stages of their contributing to key decisions and senior We have confidence in our staff and
to creating a vibrant and inclusive working careers at Oxford Brookes. staff appointments. We have comprehensive students, and we know that we prepare
environment which supports colleagues to internal communications, including regular our graduates well for a fulfilling and
Our new staff experience strategy and action
flourish and enjoy what they do. We want campus briefings about university direction valuable life. Through their success,
plan aim to ensure that the University provides
colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and policy led by the Vice-Chancellor, staff we continue to earn our outstanding
the best possible working environment for
challenged, stimulated, involved, appreciated newsletters, a staff Twitter stream and internal reputation.
colleagues, improving staff wellbeing, creating
and trusted. digital screens.
a sense of community in the workplace, Connectedness
We provide comprehensive and progressive and encouraging discussion and open Oxford Brookes is committed to ensuring the Our academic excellence is underpinned
employment conditions, including flexible communication amongst colleagues at all very best staff and student experience where by a history of learning by doing. Our
working, opportunities for staff development, levels of the institution. all our community can flourish in a culture connections and our Oxford roots are
and career progression, and a commitment to of respect and support, where we celebrate fundamental to our students’ experiences
Recent initiatives include our Brookes
enhanching the staff experience, underpinned difference and thrive on each other’s success. and our successful future.
People Awards which recognise outstanding
by our Guiding Principles.
colleagues who exemplify our Guiding Enterprising creativity
Principles, the annual Feel Good Festival, and We’re adaptable and flexible, and consider
Brookes Active. a fresh approach in everything we do
- because we know our sustainability
depends on a pioneering spirit.
OUR OXFORD
Oxford is a beautiful city with a rich cultural history. The city is We partner up to raise aspirations in schools, widen access to those
famous for education and architecture, museums and green spaces. under-represented in higher education and to provide high-level
consultancy to small and medium sized enterprises.
It has a population of 161,300 and is currently the 12th fastest
growing city with one-third of the population aged 18-29. Tourism is a thriving economy in the city, generating more than
£780m annually. In 2016 Oxford was the seventh most visited city
There are 4,750 businesses in Oxford providing 120,000 jobs.
in the UK for overnight visits.
Key sectors of industry are health, education, research, technology,
tourism, car manufacturing and publishing. Oxford is only an hour from London by train and many placements
and field trips make the most of this easy access. The University
Oxfordshire is amongst the top five technology innovation
is well served by a regular coach service to central London and to
ecosystems in the world and home to over 1,500 high tech
Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
companies employing around 43,000 people.
More information about the city of Oxford and the surrounding area
Oxford Brookes is proud of its home in Oxford and proud to make a
is available at www.experienceoxfordshire.org
significant economic, social and cultural contribution to the city; from
contributing £1m per day to the UK economy, through our links with
the high-skill regional economy to the expertise of our nurses and
teachers in local hospitals and schools.
OUR CAMPUSES
Oxford Brookes University operates on three campuses in Harcourt Hill Campus is home to a range of humanities and Our future plans
Oxford: Headington, Harcourt Hill and Wheatley, with a smaller sports teaching. The original Westminster College, founded
At Oxford Brookes we are continually investing in our
campus in Swindon, focused on nursing education and in 1851, has had a home at Harcourt Hill since the 1950s
campuses. Over the next ten years we are spending £220m
operating department practice. and merged with Oxford Brookes University in 2000. The
to create further inspiring spaces for our staff and students.
Westminster Hall student residence also sits on the campus,
Headington Campus comprises three sites. The Headington
alongside sports facilities, including a swimming pool. The plan sets out a significant programme of refurbishment
Hill site is set in mature parkland and home to Headington Hill
along with some new build, and will see some of our academic
Hall, a 19th century former manor house. A 15-minute walk Wheatley Campus became part of the then Oxford
and professional services activity moving to a different campus.
away, the Marston Road site is a hub for healthcare teaching Polytechnic in 1975. Over recent years, the campus has seen
on the campus. investment in engineering spaces and in 2017 saw further Over the next few years all Wheatley-based courses will move
investment in key student and staff areas, including the to Headington Campus, while courses in humanities, social
The flagship £132m John Henry Brookes Building opened on
creation of a new gym. sciences and some sports courses are set to move from
the Gipsy Lane site in 2014. Winning a number of awards,
Headington to Harcourt Hill Campus.
it has transformed the experience of students and the wider Swindon Campus opened the newly refurbished Joel
University community. It houses the main central services at Joffe building in August 2016, almost two decades after the
Headington, including the library, social study space, student University first had a presence in the town. The Joel Joffe
You can find out more about our estates strategy and
support services, catering facilities and Brookes Union. building provides clinical skills labs in a modern teaching
capital projects at our Space to Think page.
location.
The most recent phase of investment saw the Business
School relocated to refurbished premises at the end of 2017.
Brand new teaching spaces and industry-standard science
laboratories also opened in 2017, alongside landscaping of
external spaces, and the new Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall.
OUR LEADERSHIP,
GOVERNANCE AND FINANCES
The Vice-Chancellor reports to the Board of Governors and is
supported by the Vice-Chancellor’s Group which comprises:
■ Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience)
■ Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Global Partnerships)
■ Registrar and Chief Operating Officer
■ Director of Finance and Legal Services
■ Director of Human Resources
■ Pro Vice-Chancellor/Deans of the faculties (four)
The University’s Chancellor is Olympic gold medallist
Dame Katherine Grainger PhD.
OUR FINANCES The University’s financial plans focus on strong
operating cash and robust surpluses, in order
Oxford Brookes University has a good track
to achieve an excellent student experience
record of meeting or exceeding budget targets
and provide and attract investment in research
and achieving strong financial performance
and commercial activity.
against sector KPIs.
Our annual financial statements can be found
on our website at www.brookes.ac.uk/
about-brookes/structure-and-governance/
policies-and-financial-statements/OUR STRUCTURE - OUR FACULTIES
OXFORD FACULTY OF FACULTY OF FACULTY OF
BROOKES HEALTH HUMANITIES TECHNOLOGY,
BUSINESS AND LIFE AND SOCIAL DESIGN AND
SCHOOL SCIENCES SCIENCES ENVIRONMENT
Business School Department of School of Education School of
Biological and Architecture
Medical Sciences
Oxford School Department of Department of School of Arts
of Hospitality Psychology, Health English and Modern
Management and Professional Languages
Development
Centre for Diversity Department of Sport, School of History, School of Engineering,
Policy Research Health Sciences and Philosophy and Computing and
and Practice Social Work Culture Mathematics
Oxford School of School of Law School of the Built
Nursing and Midwifery Environment
Comprised of:
Department of Nursing Institute of Public Care
Department of Midwifery, Department of Social
Community and Public Sciences
HealthOUR STRUCTURE - OUR DIRECTORATES
DIRECTORATE OF DIRECTORATE OF DIRECTORATE DIRECTORATE OF DIRECTORATE DIRECTORATE IT SERVICES DIRECTORATE
ACADEMIC AND MARKETING AND OF ESTATES FINANCE AND OF HUMAN OF LEARNING OF STRATEGIC
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMUNICATIONS AND CAMPUS LEGAL SERVICES RESOURCES RESOURCES CHANGE AND
SERVICES BUSINESS
PLANNING
Academic Office Communications Estates Services Financial Services HR Management Library Office of the Chief Strategic and
Team Information Officer Business
Planning Office
Academic Policy External Relations Facilities Services Legal Services Oxford Centre for Learning Technology Customer Services Strategic Change
and Quality Office Staff and Learning and Programme
Development Governance Office
Admissions Office Oxford Brookes Projects Team Procurement Occupational Health Media Information Services
International
Careers UK Recruitment Space Planning Research and Oxford Brookes IT Strategy, Information
and Partnerships Team Business Development Nursery Management and
Partnerships
Student Central Directorate Brookes Sport Risk and Resilience University Safety Programme
Administration Office Management Office
Upgrade Central Admin and HR Information Infastructure Services
Finance Systems Team
Wellbeing Commercial Services
(Oxford Brookes
Venues, Catering
and Residential)ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES: OVERVIEW
Estates and Campus Services (formerly known as Estates and Estates Space Planning
Facilities Management) is a large multi-disciplinary directorate, The Estates team is responsible for capital projects and This team supports the development of briefs for space and
responsible for the long-term planning, development and maintenance as well as the Carbon Reduction Plan. Responsibility deals with arrangements to both vacate and occupy space.
maintenance of Oxford Brookes University’s estate as well as for grounds and health and safety also sits within the team. They are responsible for the CAD and BIM services and the
providing a range of services that are essential for the smooth database to support the collection of statistics. They manage
running of the University as a whole. The current footprint is 125,000 m2 gia and 79 hectares of furniture and signage for Oxford Brookes and are responsible
grounds. Our campus development plans are focused on for room utilisation reports and the post occupancy evaluation
The University is currently located on three main campuses rationalisation to create a smaller, higher quality, innovative and processes. They hold the property terrier and are responsible
in Oxford with a satellite in Swindon and premises in Bath. better-used estate. The site comprises of 142 buildings across for lease details.
We have a ten-year Estates Investment Plan which is the entire estate (academic and residential), with buildings
focused on delivering high-quality, sustainable campuses to dating from the 1820s to 2018. Sports
support excellence in teaching and research, and provide an This team manages the provision of internal and external sports
outstanding experience for students and staff. Every estates As part of the plan, the disposal of Wheatley Campus is in facilities. Brookes Sport offers a wide range of high-quality
capital project is designed to have a transformational impact. hand with related projects to relocate the current occupants. facilities to support students, staff and the wider community to
The University also has over 5,500 student bedrooms in a enjoy an active lifestyle and well as meeting the needs of elite
A step change in our ambitions was marked in 2014 by the athletes and British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)
opening of the John Henry Brookes Building, which won mixture of owned, third-party and nominations agreements, and
plans to increase and invest in student facilities from the current teams who are studying at Oxford Brookes.
numerous national awards for its architectural design and
its positive impact on the student experience. The Estate 95,000 m2 gia with over £100m earmarked for investment. Brookes Sport is known for rowing success and the team
Investment Plan will see the University investing a further Additionally there is a Maintenance Investment Plan. manages two boathouses on the River Thames. Our climbing
£220m in the physical estate. To date, the plan has involved wall and swimming pool support a significant number of local
large-scale refurbishments to many of the University’s buildings, Facilities and Commercial Services community users.
and some new build developments. Planning applications for The Facilities and Commercial Services team manage all ‘soft’
future development are in progress. services including campus management, facilities services, The team also supports the wellbeing agenda of the University
helpdesk and reception. They oversee cleaning and security, working closely with colleagues in Human Resources and the
The Directorate of Estates and Campus Services is an which are outsourced, as well as managing the University bus Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
important part of Oxford Brookes and works closely with all contract, worth £2.4m per annum.
other areas of the University. Finance
The Commercial Services team deliver a surplus of circa With directorate operating turnover at £50m there is a small
The directorate works to a set of KPIs to support the efficiency £5m per year through conferencing activity and oversee the team of accountants and finance staff dealing with transactions
of the estate linked to: space utilisation, carbon reduction, executive lease catering contract. Conferencing activity takes and procurement for the directorate. They also deal with the
building condition, income per m2 and total property costs. place predominately between June and September but some finances for the capital programmes and underpin the detailed
activities take place throughout the year. work on estates costs for benchmarking purposes.
ECS has circa 250fte staff across a range of departments as
well as outsourced staff. The Accommodation team manage the Accommodation
Bureau to advise on options and allocations for student
residential needs, whilst there is a dedicated Halls team to
manage our owned and operated properties and support
conference business.
Many of our facilities are accessible over extended hours and
some buildings open every day of the year.DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES
Estates and Campus Services
Senior Management Team
Director of Estates and Campus Services
Deputy Director-Estates Deputy Director-Facilities Head of Space Planning Director of Sport Head of ECM Finance
and Commercial Services
Project planning • Space planning • Sports • ECM finance and capital
• Cleaning, caretaking and recording for the University
• Delivery and procurement of • Property terrier • Facilities and development
security at all sites
building projects
• Space database
• Campus management
• All estates maintenance
• CAD
• Transport
• Minor works
• Room audits
• Services Desk
• Health and safety and
• Space briefs
environmental services • Accommodation office
• Relocation
• Catering and retail
• Halls management at
Headington and satellite sites
• ConferencesJOB DESCRIPTION
Date last reviewed: September 2018 In particular: Vice-Chancellor’s Group and the Board of
Governors for the delivery of those plans.
Directorate: Estates and Campus Services ■ to develop and deliver the Estates
Investment Plan and Residential Investment 7. To keep abreast of developments
Title of post:
Plan for student accommodation and relevant national and international
Director of Estates and Campus Services
benchmarks, to assess their implication for
■ to lead the University’s commercial
Salary: Competitive the University, and to propose changes and
operations (catering, accommodation,
disseminate information and ideas within the
Post number: tbc conferencing, etc.) to deliver high-quality
University, as appropriate.
services and achieve planned surplus.
F/T or % P/T: Full-time
8. To be accountable for meeting all statutory
Main duties:
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent obligations arising from the management of
1. To develop and deliver a comprehensive the estate on behalf of the University.
Principal location of work:
long-term, sustainable strategy for the
Headington Campus but will be required to 9. To ensure that the University’s corporate,
University’s physical and residential estate
work across all University sites financial, human resource, equality and
which supports the University’s corporate
health and safety strategies, procedures and
Immediate line manager: strategy and optimises the full potential of the
regulations are implemented and applied
Registrar and Chief Operating Officer University’s physical resources.
within the Directorate.
Staff managed: 2. To develop and deliver a comprehensive
10. All Oxford Brookes University staff are
Deputy Director, Estates; Deputy Director, strategy for the University’s campus facilities
required to work collegially in the spirit of our
Facilities and Commercial Services; Head of and commercial services which delivers
guiding principles; to adhere to the values
Space Planning; Director of Sport; Head of the planned efficiencies and income, while
of the University; and to promote equality,
ECS Finance. delivering a high-quality service.
diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Qualifications required for post: 3. To lead the Directorate’s management
An appropriate qualification in facilities team to ensure the delivery of high-quality,
management (BIFM) and/or Associate of cost-effective and client-centred services
RICS/RIBA/ICF/CIOB for estates planning, facilities support and
maintenance.
Experience required for post:
See Personal Specification for further detail. 4. To consult with, engage and inform the
university community of estates and facilities
Overall purpose of post: developments and ensure that development
To provide strategic leadership for the works do not impact adversely on the core
development and management of the business of the University, namely education
University’s physical estate and manage a and research.
diverse team spanning the areas of Facilities
Management, Capital Projects Delivery, 5. To procure and develop efficient, high-
Space Management, Sport, Accommodation, quality and responsible estate and campus
Commercial Services and Sustainability. services based on appropriate professional,
business and industry standards.
6. To lead the development and
implementation of operational and financial
plans and targets, and be accountable to thePERSON SPECIFICATION
Specification Essential Desirable
Education/Training An appropriate qualification in Facilities Management (BIFM) and/or Associate of RICS/ Evidence of CPD
RIBA/ICE/CIOB.
Relevant experience Experience of operating in a large, complex organisation. Experience of construction industry and
processes.
Development and delivery of estates strategy and business planning to deliver high-
quality and efficient outcomes.
Track record of effective management and delivery of complex capital programmes.
Substantial experience of leading and managing teams across a wider span of
functions.
Proven track record of effective budgetary cost control.
Substantial experience of managing third party contractors and service providers.
Relevant skills/aptitudes Exceptional interpersonal skills: an assured, confident and effective communicator able
to operate and interact successfully in a collegial manner at all levels with academic and
professional services colleagues as well as a variety of external stakeholders.
Proactive and customer-focused outlook.
An inspirational, flexible and authoritative leadership style which motivates colleagues
and gains their trust and respect.
Sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills.
The ability and willingness to maintain focus, take difficult decisions and to manage and
deliver change.
Energy, flair and high levels of personal motivation and resilience, diplomacy and tact.
Strong intellectual resources.
Ability to combine strategic thinking with a close attention to detail.
Understanding of contract law.
Special requirements Empathy with University’s values, aims and ethos, and an enthusiasm for what it is
seeking to achieve.
Other Full driving licence.BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BROOKES
Oxford Brookes offers a wide range of benefits to enhance the Onsite dentist: Studental is an NHS dentist situated on
staff experience. the Headington Campus and can be used by staff.
Annual Leave (including bank holidays and Brookes Sports: extensive sports facilities for staff including
concessionary days) fitness suites and classes, Oxfordshire’s premier climbing wall
(Headington Campus), swimming pool (Harcourt Hill Campus)
■ Senior Staff and Professors - 43 days and a brand new gym (Wheatley Campus).
■ Academic Staff and Researchers Grade 9 and above - Brookes Active Workplace Challenge: free of charge, the
48 days Brookes Active Workplace Challenge helps you monitor your
■ Professional Services Staff and Research Staff below activity levels and find events and opportunities to help you
grade 9 - starting at 38 days rising to 41 days with service. enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. Take part in challenges,
individually or in teams, earn points and win prizes for keeping
Additional Annual Leave: staff may purchase up to five active. All campuses have landscape gardens and quiet areas
additional days leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) via for recreation; and there are maps of ‘health walks’ (these are
a deduction from salary spread throughout the leave year. short routes through attractive surroundings close to all three
campuses).
Pension: we offer the Local Government Pension Scheme for
professional services staff and the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Occupational Health Service: the University is committed
for most academic staff. Staff who join Brookes and are in active to the health and welfare of its staff. The Occupational Health
membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) can Service provides work-based support for illness and disability,
continue membership of this scheme. and can refer staff for confidential counselling if necessary.
Relocation: we will reimburse up to £5,000 inclusive of VAT Eye test and spectacle reimbursement: all staff who use
for expenses necessarily incurred in relocating to a job at VDU’s are entitled to a subsidised eye test while they work at
Brookes, and may make a contribution to immigration costs. Brookes and contribution to the cost of spectacles.
Travel to Work: Car parking at Brookes is limited and daily Maternity, Adoption and Family Leave: we offer generous
charges apply. To support your journey to work and as part of maternity leave with qualifying staff entitled to 63 weeks leave
our sustainability agenda, Brookes links with Cyclescheme to (both paid and unpaid). We offer the same leave for Adoption
provide a cost-effective way of purchasing a bicycle. There are and Shared Parental Leave.
showers for cyclists (and walkers) at all three main campuses,
and cycle training courses can be arranged for new or nervous Flexible working: we support work-life balance for all staff,
cyclists. We also have a car share website and offer season including career breaks, job sharing, flexible hours, etc.
ticket loans. Library: all staff are welcome to use our libraries. Staff may
Catering facilities: there are varied catering options on all borrow up to 30 books or other items from our lending stock.
campuses. There is full access to both print and online resources including
e-books, e-journals and databases.
Nursery: the Brookes nursery, located at Headington, is rated by
Ofsted as Outstanding, and caters for children aged four months
to five years.
Childcare Vouchers: to help with the cost of childcare,
including holiday play schemes.HOW TO APPLY
Oxford Brookes University has engaged Applications should consist of:
Anderson Quigley for the executive search
a full CV including your educational and
process for this position, in addition to the
■
professional qualifications, full employment
public advertisement.
history, latest remuneration, details of
To apply, please visit https:// relevant achievements and contact details
andersonquigley.com/candidates/ using
a covering letter stating how you meet the
reference AQ303.
■
criteria in the Person Specification and
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict outlining your motivation for applying for
confidence, please contact our advising this role
consultants at Anderson Quigley: Ed Pritchard
■ details of two referees, though please note
or Sophie Rees on +44 (0)203 457 0948.
that we will not approach your referees
without your prior consent and only should
you be shortlisted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon
Monday 8th October 2018.
As part of your application please
complete an equal opportunities form by
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