Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £58,596 to £69,757 per annum
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Team
The Estates Management & Development Directorate encompasses a broad range of responsibilities across five service areas, including Timetabling and Specialist Technicians, Campus & Residential Services, Grounds & Gardens, Engineering, Compliance & Sustainability, and Projects & Operations.
The Role
As one of four Heads of Service within the Directorate, in this role we are looking for an experienced senior estates and facilities professional.
The role is diverse and interesting, including oversight of committed teams across Operations, Construction projects, Space Management and Maintenance Services functions. You will manage key strategic projects, oversee design solutions, ensure that the estate is well maintained and efficiently utilised. We have a strong record of environmental improvements led from the Directorate across the wider University which will require continuing leadership from this postholder.
Required Skills and Experience
You will require established project management, reporting and planning skills. We are open to candidates from a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds who have a thorough working knowledge of buildings, construction and building engineering sufficient to engage professionally with colleagues, consultants and partners.
Further Information
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation alongside an opportunity to meet the team.
To arrange an appointment to discuss any aspect of the role, please don't hesitate to call 01904 876012 or email estates.admin@yorksj.ac.uk
This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Further information about our working arrangements and the benefits of working for York St John can be found on our website
The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.
We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.
Closing Date - Wednesday 30 October 2024 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 14 November 2024
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