Deputy Director Of Estates And Facilities

Due to ongoing growth in the Estates and Facilities department an exciting opportunity has arisen to join University College Birmingham as a Deputy Director of Estates. You will play a pivotal role in leading a department delivering facilities management and planned or reactive maintenance to the University campus. Based in the heart of Birmingham, you will be joining a growing team looking after the ever-evolving campus. You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and Facilities Manager to ensure the strategies and direction of the department are continually evolving to suit the needs of the University students and stakeholders. Key responsibilities for the role include: Assist in the leading of the Estates and Facilities department as Deputy Director, working collaboratively with the Director to ensure that staff are well managed, well lead, efficient and effective. Setting direction for the Facilities services including scope, configuration and culture To be responsible for and support the Capital Projects manager with leading multidisciplinary teams Undertake rigorous cost management, for both Facilities and Maintenance works to meet financial, operational and other performance targets. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 26 days’ paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions – 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership Interview Dates: TBC How to apply: Apply online or download an application pack at our vacancies page, or click on the 'Apply' link above. Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted top in the International category in the prestigious 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. We were also awarded silver in the University of the Year category. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.