UoS Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management

UoS Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management

C a n d i d a t e I n f o r m a t i o n B r o c h u r e

Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management

C o n t e n t s

Introduction from the Vice-Chancellor

About Sussex

The Sussex campus

The role of Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management

Working at the University of Sussex

Brighton and the local area

The appointment process and how to apply

I n t r o d u c t i o n f r o m t h e V i c e - C h a n c e l l o r

Dear Candidate,

The University of Sussex is a remarkable institution. The distinctive ethos on which it was established more than 50 years ago is still very much at the heart of the University. The traditions of creativity, interdisciplinary, innovation and intellectual rigour – in both education and research – play an important part in who we are. Building on this and against a backdrop in which English universities will be facing a period of political and economic change, Sussex is forging ahead and creating a new destiny. We are in strong health. With a reputation forinspirational teaching, we are turning out graduates who are well-rounded global citizens – contributing to the worlds of business, sciences, the arts, academia, government and the third sector. The University is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for graduate employability, and in the top 25 in the THE Most International Universities in the World. The importance of our professional services staff to our mission has never been higher and the effectiveness, efficiency and innovation delivered through their work is essential as together our University presses forward. We care about genuine equity among our academic and non-academic staff, and are determined to continue year by year to improve our operations in service of them and our students. We are also minded to explore the most innovative modern models for our operational organisation and services, introducing greater connectivity and partnership working wherever possible. This is an exciting time in the University’s history as we look to build on the past and redefine Sussex’s distinctiveness for the 21st century.

Over the past two decades, Sussex has doubled in size in terms of activity, with the University trying to accommodate this growth within its existing constrained campus. The overall masterplan to the estate is expected to provide a strategy for improvements in terms of both quality and quantity. In 2019, the University approved its Estates and IT strategies. At the opening of 2020 this strategy is being developed into a roadmap of projects to deliver the physical manifestation of the strategy. Although the building blocks of this roadmap are defined, the detail of the delivery is yet to be established, and the Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management will have a pivotal role in defining these projects. As the lead for the Masterplanning & Space Management team, the role offers the opportunity to take on a diverse portfolio of responsibility including masterplanning, capital projects brief development, space planning and moves/decant management, leadership of change and transformation projects and have significant strategic input into the development and delivery of the Estate Strategy. I hope you will join us in playing a part in shaping the future of a thriving university, with strong values that we believe make Sussex a very special place.

P R O F E S S O R A D A M T I C K E L L V I C E - C H A N C E L L O R

A b o u t t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f S u s s e x

Since our foundation in 1961, Sussex has valued – and encourages – a pioneering spirit. We’ve pushed for change, and demanded more, creating a better future for individuals and communities all over the world.

A b o u t t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f S u s s e x

Our lecturers deliver programmes of study that inspire students to develop the skills that make their education count, and that give them the confidence to make their mark in their chosen field. Our staff conduct original research to explore the great questions of our age. Their findings impact policy and practice for businesses, NGOs and governments, ensuring that Sussex students are also at the forefront of knowledge in their subject. Creative thinking, pedagogic diversity, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental to a Sussex education. The University’s goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes that are informed by current research, are attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and which deliver skills for life. The University is committed to widening access for students from lower-income families, and awards a high number of scholarships

Excellence, through a commitment to delivering the highest standards of research, scholarship, teaching and learning, in order to provide a dynamic and stimulating environment for students and staff, and to maximise their social and economic contribution to societies. Interdisciplinarity, through tackling multidimensional problems, while maintaining a strong, broadly based set of disciplines across the arts and humanities, social sciences, sciences and medicine engagement, by actively seeking an external and international approach to all our activities. Challenge, in which all members of the Sussex community are prepared to explore creatively the status quo and alternatives, within the context of excellence and professionalism, and to seek to make positive change in society. Partnership, by developing sustained relationships that bring together complementary skills and resources to create mutual benefit and to deliver impact that cannot be achieved by either partner alone.

Professionalism, by upholding freedom of academic enquiry,

undertaking activities in a responsible manner using robust, transparent processes and maintaining professional standards in the conduct

of all academic and support activities.

Equality, diversity and inclusion, by making appointments and developing entry routes to the University based on educational merit, and valuing the strengths derived from contributions to our mission by people from different backgrounds, traditions, cultures and perspectives. Service, in which members of the Sussex community seek to use their skills and talents to contribute to local, national and international communities and organisations. Our Sussex 2025 vision reimagines the pioneering spirit of the original purpose of our University but does so for new times and a new generation. Discover our vision at https://www.sussex. ac.uk/strategy/

and other types of financial support.

In pursuing our mission, we celebrate the values of:

T h e S u s s e x c a m p u s

Sussex has one of the most beautiful campus locations in Britain.

The University has developed a programme of investment to modernise and improve our campus so that we can provide the best facilities for our students, researchers, and academic and professional staff, as well as the local community. At the heart of our programme of building and regeneration work is a sensitively thought-through plan to enhance the unique setting of our campus within the South Downs, whilst preserving the character of the distinct architecture.

Situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just 9 minutes from Brighton & Hove, the campus combines award-winning architecture with green open spaces. Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the buildings that make up the heart of the campus were given listed-building status in 1993. Falmer House is one of only two post-war educational buildings in the UK to be Grade I listed in recognition of its exceptional interest.

T h e S u s s e x c a m p u s

Our campus development programme includes new modern, affordable student accommodation, social and work spaces, academic and research buildings, and investment in sports and leisure facilities.

Take a virtual campus tour at www.sussex. ac.uk/aboutus/campus

The role of Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management

The role requires frequent interaction with the Director of Estates, and will lead the delivery of the University Estate Masterplanning and Space Teams, objectives. The team’s key responsibilities will be to ensure that University of Sussex, use its constrained campus optimally, in terms of efficiency, but also in meeting the needs of a changing community. The post holder will be encouraged to explore opportunities available, to improve US (University of Sussex) use of space, especially within the existing estate. The post holder will manage an internal team of two space planners, but will when required be supplemented by external consultants. The Key role of the Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management will be to provide an overarching strategy for the Estate, but also take projects within the overarching strategy from inception to end of RIBA stage 1, to ensure that project meet core objectives. The Senior Manager, Masterplanning & Space Management will look after the team that deal with internal space churn, but will when required provide guidance to this team over best practice and how small works can fit into the bigger picture. A core focus for the campus will be placing student experience at the heart of our developments. An element of works identified within the Estates strategy, is developing a physical teaching stock to respond too, and encourage pedagogy developments. The post holder will be required to have good communication skills, verbally, written and visually, to be able to get buy in from senior stakeholders, within the university. A key element will be the output of high quality documentation, to communicate the proposals, attention to detail in these documents will be valued.

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K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

Accountable for the Strategic thinking, development, co-ordination and delivery of the Campus’s long term Masterplan. Inclusive of the development and implementation of space utilisation and space saving standards, highlighting the opportunities and constraints. Lead, motivate and develop the internal team and external consultants, to ensure a consistent delivery of an appropriate and timely service. Generate an overall knowledge of the Estates, through high quality record management, communications. Through leadership, energy and experience, engage in professional Interaction with Schools and other Professional service divisions, to ensure a collaborative approach to project planning. Lead on the early strategic planning of projects, feasibility and option appraisals, business case development, and strategic brief development, working with a wide variety of stakeholders. Take a strategic lead to conduct and report on, evaluation exercises of alternative design proposals, provide the support to project teams to correctly challenge Schools and Directorates requirements for projects, to ensure project briefing meets the needs of the key end users, but balances this with the wider needs of the Sussex Community. Ensuring that projects adhere to common standards and principles appropriate to the scale of project and ensuring that the delivered project meets the agreed objectives and brief. Draft and review the team’s documentation, to ensure in line with best practice, Sussex principle and meet senior stakeholder’s expectations. Manage resourcing levels required through a mix of internal and external resources.

Take the lead within Estates and liaise with key external stakeholders to develop long term relationships and maintain working dialogue with the Local Authority, other statutory bodies and local communities. Achieve best value, champion a culture of pro-active management, of all resources linked to the masterplan, space, people and finances. Able to identify and document best practice procedures relating to own work area. Budget responsibilities- Ensure project scoping will sit within outline budgets, or the generation of outline budgets for future project. The management of external consultants fee budgets, within projects for initial project stages, or throughout the project Proficient in CAD and aware of leading edge planning tool and technology.

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P E R S O N S P E C I F I C A T I O N

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent technical or professional qualifications or equivalent experience. Desirable PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate or MSP practitioner or equivalent Project Management qualification.

Essential Detailed understanding of building capabilities and capacities.

Substantial experience of managing projects within a complex business environment.

Experience of managing and influencing change.

Experience of budgetary review/management and financial reporting.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential Ability to identify and manage process improvements and co-ordinate effective change initiatives. Ability to manage competing end-user demands and time-critical schedules, prioritising simultaneous issues and rapidly evaluate alternate action plans. Has analytical skills and the ability to use them effectively in an information systems environment, identifying wider implications and strategic goals.

Ability to be able to resolve problems in a constructive and creative fashion.

Desirable Understanding of a Higher Education environment, and/or an ability to work effectively with key stakeholders to understand their needs within the context of the wider estates and Universities needs and objectives. Understanding of the Education sector and its corporate processes; Finance, HR, Student Systems and Research Management Systems. Line management experience, of in house and external multi-disciplinary teams of professional and technical staff.

Ability to produce clear reports, plans and presentations to all levels of staff.

Substantial experience in Masterplanning.

Knowledge of the constraints and benefits of working on a listed estate

Ability to work independently.

Microsoft Project, CAD software, Word and Excel Ability to ensure clear interpretation of client requirements and project scope so that options presented meet budget, programme and departmental requirements as appropriate on projects which could extend up to £100m and offer professional advice on the impact of decisions.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential Ability to communicate clearly in speech and in writing and translate complex technical concepts for end users of all levels of technical competence. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, sharing knowledge and skills and developing productive working relationships.

An ability to manage time effectively and plan and supervise the work of others to achieve goals.

10 years’ experience in Space and Masterplanning.

Desirable Ability to develop services and implement new policies and strategy.

Sound track record of experience at senior level.

Wo r k i n g a t S u s s e x

There are a range of staff benefits at Sussex, including generous annual leave entitlement and pension schemes, access to world-class resources, discounted gym and sports memberships, interest-free season ticket loan and staff activities throughout the year.

Wo r k i n g a t S u s s e x

C H I L D C A R E

S U S S E X C E N T R E F O R L A N G U A G E S T U D I E S

There is a nursery on campus for children aged three months to five years, operated by The Cooperative Childcare. It is open daily from7.30am–6.30pm.

The Sussex Centre for Language Studies provides a range of courses throughout the calendar year in English Language and Modern Languages that are open to staff as well as students. You can also use the Language Learning Centre to study over 50 world languages.

L I B R A R Y

Library facilities are available to all members of staff. The Library is open around the clock during term time. The Library’s special collections, now housed at The Keep, include the papers of Rudyard Kipling, the New Statesman Archive, Virginia Woolf’s Monks House Papers, many of Lord Richard Attenborough’s scripts and papers, and the Mass Observation Archive.

C A T E R I N G A N D C O N F E R E N C E S

Sussexfood offers extensive catering facilities in Bramber House as well as cafés across campus. There are also conference and hospitality services. You can also use the Students’ Union bars and shop.

R E T A I L

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There is a supermarket and post office, the Students’ Union shop, a pharmacy and a bank on campus. In term time, there is also a weekly outdoor market.

All staff are welcome to attend professorial lectures by Sussex academics and other talks by visiting lecturers and speakers.

S P O R T

A T T E N B O R O U G H C E N T R E F O R T H E C R E A T I V E A R T S

Sports facilities include sports halls, fitness rooms, a dance studio, squash courts and outdoor pitches. There is an extensive drop-in group exercise and courses programme including yoga, dance, Pilates, trapeze, circuit training and aerobics. Sussexsport holds an annual boundary walk and boundary run for staff and students around the Sussex campus. It also offers children’s birthday and sports parties from age two upwards and a full programme of sports camps and activities in the school holidays for children aged five–16 years.

The Attenborough Centre is a state-of-the-art performance and display space that reopened in 2016 after extensive refurbishment. The Attenborough Centre has a growing programme of performances and events and is a Brighton Festival venue.

T E A C H I N G A N D L E A R N I N G

The University of Sussex has more than 18,500 students, of whom 4,500 are postgraduates.

Brighton and the local area

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T H E U N I V E R S I T Y ’ S L O C A T I O N

B R I G H T O N A N D T H E W I D E R R E G I O N

The University campus is located at Falmer, on the outskirts of Brighton & Hove, and is just 55 miles (90 km) from London. Frequent trains from central London take as little as 50 minutes to Brighton & Hove, with a quick nine-minute connection to Falmer to reach campus. London Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes from Brighton, and London Heathrow is just over an hour’s drive away.

The city of Brighton & Hove has much to offer students, and also offers a quality of life for young families that is hard to match. As well as a fabulous variety of shops, restaurants and pubs, the city also has a range of good schools and a very relaxed and tolerant atmosphere. Brighton has a truly diverse cultural scene with a wealth of theatres, cinemas and galleries. From pre-West End premieres at the Theatre Royal to the variety of experimental fringe productions staged throughout the year, and with the famous Brighton Festival every May, there is plenty on offer. The historic market town of Lewes is also close to campus, and many members of staff choose to live there because of its wide choice of housing and excellent schools.

T h e a p p o i n t m e n t p r o c e s s a n d h o w t o a p p l y

The University is being supported on this recruitment campaign by the search consultancy The Management Recruitment Group (MRG). To arrange a confidential briefing conversation please contact our advisors Ben Duffill ([email protected]) and Nick Coopard ([email protected] ) of MRG on 0203 962 9900. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than four pages) and a covering letter (of not more than two pages). Applications should be sent to Ben Duffill and Nick Coppard.

E Q U A L I T Y A N D D I V E R S I T Y

The University values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all. The University aims to ensure that job applicants and members of staff are treated solely on the basis of abilities and potential, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, trade union membership or non-membership, socioeconomic background or any other inappropriate distinction. In order to ensure the effectiveness of this policy, it is necessary to collect information from all applicants on factors which relate to equal opportunity in employment and applicants are therefore asked to submit a completed version of the enclosed form alongside their CV and letter of application. The information so provided will be handled in strictest confidence and will only be used for statistical monitoring purposes.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 24th January 2021.

T E R M S O F A P P O I N T M E N T

The appointment will be subject to: - Confirmation of the right to work within the UK - Higher level qualifications - Satisfactory health clearance and satisfactory references.