Your new company
Do you have an interest in asset or property management? Are you commercially-minded, with a desire to innovate and maximise income for your new business? Would you like to contribute to ensuring the estate is world class?
Your new employer has a large and diverse estate portfolio incorporating academic, teaching and clinical space, student accommodation, residential property, farms, retail and other land holdings. The portfolio exceeds 6 million square feet, 1100 acres and has an insured replacement value of £2.9 billion. It is largely freehold and comprises buildings dating from the 18th century with large elements of 1960's architecture through to many modern buildings, particularly following an extensive capital programme in the last 5 years. The Facilities Directorate is committed to providing first class facilities and fit for purpose high quality buildings across the University's physical environment.
Your new role
This role is based in diverse property and estate team, a large service with 1100 staff, responsible for the development and maintenance of the full estate, commercial and campus support services, residences and sustainability services. their aim is to provide first-class services to staff, students and visitors supporting the University's strategic objectives and world class aspirations.
What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking to appoint an Asset Manager to support the University's Head of Asset Management in the Asset Management Team that has responsibility for the strategic day to day management of the University's freehold and leasehold property portfolio. You will provide professional and specialist advice to the Head of Asset Management whilst undertaking a varied workload covering all matters relating to Estate Management. You will be involved in a wide variety of surveying work; this will keep your days varied and interesting, enabling you to gain a wide breadth of knowledge and experience.
What you'll get in return
- 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
What you need to do now
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