Location
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Brighton, UK
Hours
Full-time of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours)
Salary
Grade 10 - Competitive
Contract Type
Permanent
Please note: this role must be applied for through our recruitment partner MRG Global. Applications received through this portal will not be considered.
About the role
The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint its next Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services.
The Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational management for the University’s estate and all associated facilities management and commercial services which underpin the University’s aim to have a world-class physical environment to support the delivery of its academic ambitions, and exceptional student, staff, and visitor experience. This is a critical role that will support the realisation of our new strategy ‘Sussex 2035: Creating Progressive Futures’.
We are seeking to appoint a candidate with extensive experience in estates and facilities leadership roles at a senior and strategic level, and with a deep knowledge and understanding of, and a strong commitment to, delivering estates solutions to the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability. The successful candidate will have excellent portfolio-level leadership experience, as the role has a broad remit spanning masterplanning and capital development, property and space management, facilities management, environmental sustainability and commercial services (such as catering, hospitality, student accommodation and sport).
The University offers a compelling employer proposition including significant investment in staff wellbeing and development, a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance, and access to campus facilities. There is also relocation support available for individuals seeking to relocate to the area to take up the position.
About our Division
The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Further Key Information
Please contact Michael Hewlett (07972 579 938 / michael.hewlett@mrgglobal.com) or Ben Duffill (07976 125 010 / ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com) for informal enquiries.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
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