Thinkspace - Property Development Manager

Thinkspace - Property Development Manager

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Executive Summary

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About Thinkspace

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Job Description

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Person Specification

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Further Information

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Application Process

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PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Imperial College ThinkSpace supports knowledge-intensive companies and the commercialisation of scientific research by providing a home for businesses from around the globe to work directly alongside Imperial’s world-leading academics. Resident companies form part of a broader innovation network at the centre of a thriving hub of creativity and enterprise, which encourages exchange between researchers, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Through this co-location model, businesses, entrepreneurs and world-class researchers can share ideas and turn scientific and technological discoveries into new products and services. At ThinkSpace we offer the opportunity to be part of a distinctive network at the heart of London’s newest innovation district.

Businesses who are resident in ThinkSpace facilities benefit not just from co-location with Imperial’s researchers and partners, but from access to the vibrant scientific and technology community that calls London home. We are seeking to make the appointment of a Property Development Manager to play a key role in the Asset Management and Property Development Strategy of ThinkSpace. The Property Manager will work closely with the Director – Property, to develop ThinkSpace’s growth and asset management strategy in line with the College’s academic strategy. The postholder will take delegated responsibility for the legal, commercial and partnership agreements relating to property development and project management at ThinkSpace as well as leading refurbishment and fit-out projects across the portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a property professional to play a key role in the Asset Management of existing state of the art buildings in addition to supporting on the development of new projects including a new £50m 200,000 sq ft scheme.

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About ThinkSpace

The offer includes incubator, accelerator and office spaces to accommodate open-plan, flexible, modular laboratory workspaces and office suites. ThinkSpace and the Imperial College London White City Campus White City Campus is Imperial’s major new campus in west London, bringing together world-class researchers, businesses and partners from academia to work, share ideas and turn cutting-edge research into benefits for society. The White City Campus is situated within the White City area, a 110 hectare (272 acre) strategic regeneration zone in West London which is transforming the local area around Shepherd’s Bush

Imperial College London ThinkSpace is the delivery vehicle for Imperial College London to develop an ecosystem that will attract “Allied Enterprises” to co-locate with core College research capabilities, creating valued technology translation platforms. We define Allied Enterprises as companies and corporations that are intimately involved in solving technical challenges for commercial gain with which Imperial College London has, or has

the potential to establish, collaborative technology translation programmes.

Imperial College London ThinkSpace will create a dynamic, enterprising environment that enables the translation of research outcomes into internationally significant technologies.

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Situated on Wood Lane, the new site will create a unique 25 acre mixed-use campus centred around the occupational requirements of Imperial College London. The campus is creating a culture of research and innovation to become a hub for researchers, entrepreneurs and students, in the heart of White City. Imperial’s future development will consolidate this area creating a world class centre for research, scientific development and economic growth. The overall White City campus will extend to over 278,700 sq m (3 million sq ft). ThinkSpace will play an integral role in the success and growth of this.

situated prominently on the White City Campus, affording extensive views towards Central London, consisting of fully fitted and bespoke laboratories and grade A offices, Incubator/ Accelerator space as well as food and beverage space on the ground and lower ground floors. The White City Foundry, a £50million 200,000 sq ft development offering new flexible Grade A office and laboratory accommodation to be delivered over the next 3 years. The White City Campus already hosts more than 70 start-ups, spin-outs and several significant technology companies such as DNA Electronics, Autolus, Microtest DX and BBC R&D. In addition to the White City Campus ThinkSpace has 50,000 sqft of space at the Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge.

The ThinkSpace portfolio at the White City Campus includes:

The Translation and Innovation Hub (I-HUB). A new, 17,410 sq m (187,400 sq ft) building

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Property Development Manager Imperial College - ThinkSpace Professional Services, Level 4

Department/Division/Faculty:

Job Family/Level: Responsible to: Responsible for:

Director – Property Property Executives(s)

Key Working Relationships (internal):

Colleagues from:

• Imperial College ThinkSpace Core Team • Master Planning • Financial Strategy • Estates Projects • Facilities Management • Health and Safety • Information and Communications Technologies

Key Working Relationships (external):

Senior management representatives from:

• Regulatory Bodies including local and regional planning authorities • Legal advisors, Leasing authorities • Professional Institutions

Campus location:

Imperial College London - White City

Length of Appointment if fixed term:

Open-ended

The Purpose of the role:

The Property Manager plays a role in the Asset Management and Property Development Strategy of ThinkSpace, and takes delegated responsibility for the legal, commercial and partnership agreements relating to property development and management at ThinkSpace. These will align with the College’s academic mission. As a consequence, the Property Manager will play an important role in ensuring ThinkSpace becomes a leading international Innovation District. The Property Manager will need to work closely with the Business Development Manager and the Operations Manager to ensure the appropriate commercial and legal frameworks are in place to facilitate this. This is a ‘hands on’ role requiring ambition to deliver commer- cial success within an academic setting in a fast-developing area of Imperial College. Key Responsibilities: The core functions of the role are highlighted below. This is a new post and the appointee will be expected to demonstrate his or her ability to develop, and respond to new opportunities and challenges as they arise.

Job Description

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• Analysis and Reporting: o To work closely with the Director - Property to develop ThinkSpace’s growth and asset management strategy in line with the College’s academic strategy. o To ensure that the Director – Property is provided with clear, accurate and informative proposals and >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15

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