Head of Strategic Property Management Ref: 31036
University of Sussex
United Kingdom
Property
Skilled Worker
Job posted on July 14, 2025
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Job Description:
About The Role
The University of Sussex is seeking to make an appointment to the role of Head of Strategic Property Management. The postholder will lead on the effective and strategic management of our buildings and assets and play a pivotal role in developing an Estates Framework (ESF) to guide decisions about our estate.
The postholder will be responsible for transforming our approach to our assets & general Estate so that we can: make better use of what we already have; operate efficiently and effectively; and make well-informed decisions based on robust asset information. The postholder will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued and whole life value that our assets provide to the organisation; managing risk around compliance, health & safety and business continuity; supporting our net zero ambition; ensuring that we control and optimise the operating costs of running a complex and ageing campus.
About You
The postholder will work with our FM Partner to improve our data maturity and will co-create a multi-year long term maintenance programme founded on good asset information. They will advise the FM Partner on the delivery of Maintenance and other relevant service lines by providing strategic insight into our assets and how they support our strategic goals. The postholder will play a pivotal role in improving our space efficiency by implementing new space principles and through line management of the Space Management team. They will provide key insights into our master planning process as we establish the basis for the ESF and build towards an estates masterplan to support our new 2035 vision.
About Our Division
The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all.
Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
Please find further information regarding the division at Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find Out More About Our Reward And Benefits Package.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.
Further Key Information
Please contact Matt Kitson via Nicola Eves (N.Eves@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
APPLY NOW
The University of Sussex is seeking to make an appointment to the role of Head of Strategic Property Management. The postholder will lead on the effective and strategic management of our buildings and assets and play a pivotal role in developing an Estates Framework (ESF) to guide decisions about our estate.
The postholder will be responsible for transforming our approach to our assets & general Estate so that we can: make better use of what we already have; operate efficiently and effectively; and make well-informed decisions based on robust asset information. The postholder will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued and whole life value that our assets provide to the organisation; managing risk around compliance, health & safety and business continuity; supporting our net zero ambition; ensuring that we control and optimise the operating costs of running a complex and ageing campus.
About You
The postholder will work with our FM Partner to improve our data maturity and will co-create a multi-year long term maintenance programme founded on good asset information. They will advise the FM Partner on the delivery of Maintenance and other relevant service lines by providing strategic insight into our assets and how they support our strategic goals. The postholder will play a pivotal role in improving our space efficiency by implementing new space principles and through line management of the Space Management team. They will provide key insights into our master planning process as we establish the basis for the ESF and build towards an estates masterplan to support our new 2035 vision.
About Our Division
The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all.
Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
Please find further information regarding the division at Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find Out More About Our Reward And Benefits Package.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.
Further Key Information
Please contact Matt Kitson via Nicola Eves (N.Eves@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.