Head of Estates and Sustainability - Paisley, United Kingdom - Morgan Philips Executive Search

Morgan Philips Executive Search

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Paisley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Head of Estates & Sustainability

Salary commensurate with the seniority of the role + benefits

Based out of the Paisley Campus with travel across their estate

Morgan Philips Executive Search are partnering with UWS (University of the West of Scotland), in support of their search for an experienced Head of Estates.

This is an exciting time for the University having recently appointed a new Principal and Vice Chancellor in Professor James Miller.

Job Summary:

The Head of Estates & Sustainability has overall responsibility for the work of the Estates team and the development, condition and functional operation of the University's campuses as well as being the lead Health & Safety Officer.

Together with the Director of Estates & Campus Services, the Head of Campus Services, and the Head of Projects, the Head of Estates & Sustainability is a key member of the senior team responsible for the University's non-academic operations.

This role requires extensive experience of managing estates across a multi-campus portfolio and the post holder will be a proven leader and manager of teams and a collaborative senior colleague, who would be working for the University at an exciting time in the development of the UWS physical estate.

The post holder will provide strategic leadership, drive and vision for the planning, development and implementation of the UWS Estates and property maintenance strategy, comprising the following functional services delivery areas:

All estates and property related functions, at both strategic and operational levels, comprising condition, planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance activities for both building fabric and M&E systems.
Sustainability, Net Zero Carbon and Energy Efficiency to deliver on the UWS commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2040
Health & Safety - delivering an efficient and effective service to all areas of UWS providing strategic and dynamic leadership for safety management covering all aspects of stakeholder health, safety, and environmental issues in support of the University's strategic objectives.

The key purpose of the role is to ensure fit with the University's strategic aim to deliver excellence in the delivery of all estates and campus services functions ensuring an outstanding student experience across all its activities (estates, facilities management, health & safety and sustainability / environmental)

The post holder will be expected to take ownership of the physical infrastructure of the UWS estate to ensure it is well maintained, compliant and meets all legislative and statutory requirements to underpin an excellent student learning experience.

They will oversee development and implementation of effective delivery plans for the key business objectives agreed by the Director of Estates & Campus Services that contribute to the development and implementation of the University's Strategic Plan.

Person Specification:

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

A relevant degree and postgraduate qualification

Professional qualification relevant to the area of work, gained through either a postgraduate qualification or through professional membership of a related body (e.g. RICS; RIAS; or BIFM)

Desirable

Professional qualification or membership (or equivalent experience) relevant to Health & Safety, gained through either a postgraduate qualification, or through professional membership of a related body

Experience

Essential

Professional experience in strategic estates management, with in depth knowledge of planning and buildings-related regulations, compliance and legislation.

Experience in the development and implementation of a wide and diverse range of property maintenance, facilities management, and operational functions.

Professional experience in Health & Safety measures across a large multi campus facility, including experience in implementing effective Health and Safety management frameworks and methodologies

Experience of operating with a high degree of credibility at a senior level within an organisation

Evidence of successful management of diverse staff groups including professional, technical and facilities services staff.

Experience of Financial accountability at a senior level in managing budgets and resources

Evidence of the ability to successfully meet challenging targets and planned objectives

Evidence of devising, developing, and delivering operational plans

Possess broad administrative experience including leading a significant business unit

Desirable

Experience in supporting the development and implementation of large capital development programmes, with specific experience of complex M&E project management, to assist with whole life costings, life cycle maintenance and standards compliance etc.

Experience of change management during a challenging and changing environment

Skills:

Essential

Demonstrable strategic leadership and project management skills.

Excellent management and leadershi