Role Summary
My client is a vibrant and esteemed academic institution. The College's main site, in the centre of Oxford, comprises of historic listed Cotswold stone buildings, dating back as far as the seventeenth century, sitting alongside a recently built modern quad with a café, lecturer theatre, art gallery and teaching spaces in addition to student accommodation. There is a further accommodation complex nearby on the Thames, together with a boat house and sports pavilion.
The College's site includes:
* A mix of Grade 1, Grade2 and Modern buildings with approx 250,000 sq. ft. of floor space
* 484 bedrooms as part of its accommodation facilities.
They are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to serve as Head of Estates. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective management and strategic development of the College's physical infrastructure, including its buildings, grounds and facilities. The successful candidate will manage a team comprising of a Maintenance Supervisor, five Maintenance Assistants and a Gardner who are responsible for maintaining the College's estate to the highest standards while supporting the institution's academic mission and broader objectives.
Main Responsibilities
Buildings Strategy and Sustainability
1. Own, develop and implement the site masterplan so as to meet the current and future needs...