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Director of Campus Development

Closing date: 8 May 2024

The Director of Campus Development is responsible for ultimately ensuring the department has the capability and continuous professional performance to progress the goal of a World Class Campus, meeting the University’s 2030 strategy.

The role is accountable for the development, management, and operation of the University’s capital development programme, with overall responsibility for the delivery of strategic major capital projects of approximately £600m within the institution’s long term capital plan and accountable for the University property portfolio of approx. £1.5BN.

Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Closing date: 12 May 2024

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an energetic, dynamic and flexible person to join the Health and Safety team in the Campus Division, reporting to the Health, Safety and Quality Assurance Manager. The role is to provide professional advice and support to all members of Campus Division and other business partners on health and safety matters.

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“I've been at the University for 26 years. Each role has fitted around my family life. My working days and hours have been flexible when I needed them to be.”
Samantha Matthews, Campus Systems Engagement Co-ordinator

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“I joined the University in 2003 as an apprentice. I've been in six roles, increasing in responsibilities with each step up. I've always had the opportunity to try something new.”
Rob Collins, Head of Campus Smart Technology

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“People with different levels of experience work together to achieve shared goals here. Challenge is welcomed, with new recruits being encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches.”
Rob Gregory, Head of Campus Planning and Design

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“I started at the University through an agency when I moved to the UK. After two years, I accepted a fixed term contract before my now, permanent role.”
Sarmistha Chakravarty, Business Services Coordinator

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“What I mainly enjoy is that the University is such a friendly and enthusiastic place to be. There are always different roles coming up to apply for.”
Jason Wade, Campus Digital Systems Coordinator

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“In Capital Projects, there are a lot of opportunities for progression. My team supports me with any training sessions I need for my role.”
Megan Gwynne, Assistant Project Manager

A forward-thinking approach

Our Campus Development and Campus Innovation teams play a key role in improving and developing our campus for students and staff alike. We create value by moulding the fabric of our environment into an increasingly sustainable, digital, efficient and effective place for learning, study and work.

In Campus Development, we are re-imagining our spaces and places, focused on a new strategic Campus Framework. This includes developing longer-term spatial plans and capital priorities, while delivering larger-scale, complex capital build projects, based around a new end-to-end quality assurance process.

Campus Innovation is a multi-disciplinary team that includes Health, Safety & Quality Assurance, Campus Smart and Digital Technology, Sustainability and Business Services. Our focus is on leading the transformation of the University's physical and digital infrastructure to create a world-class campus. All whilst developing and delivering operational sustainability strategies.

It’s often complex and challenging work, balancing the needs of different stakeholders and users. This means we work collaboratively with each other, as well as the University, to deliver creative, cost-effective solutions that meet everyone’s requirements.

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Working in Campus Development

We work across a number of different sites, often in exciting and inspiring, multi-disciplinary environments. Our success is built on a strong blend of skills and a desire to constantly increase our knowledge, enabling us to develop, re-design and innovate.

We are helping to transform what is already a globally recognised and successful University. New and often large-scale builds are emerging to sit side-by-side with our more historic, culturally inspiring ‘red brick’ heart. Many are being re-engineered and remoulded to create a truly inspiring campus of the future. This includes working on digitally enhanced learning and teaching spaces, and creating new research and professional service hubs that will be the envy of the UK.

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Key teams in
Campus Development

Capital Projects

Campus Planning and Design

Campus Property

Capital Projects

In this team you’ll be involved in everything from creating large-scale new builds to refurbishing our residential estate. Or you may contribute to essential sustainability projects, such as the decarbonisation of our buildings. Covering the whole lifecycle from planning and procurement to final hand-over, you’ll enjoy the scope to influence a wide variety of projects.

You’ll also enjoy the chance to develop your skills working alongside highly experienced colleagues. These include architects, engineers, project managers, commercial managers, building surveyors, clerks of works and project administrators.

Campus Planning and Design

In this team, our role is to understand all the University’s property needs. This enables us to plan and manage space effectively, and develop a realistic strategy to meet those needs. We’re involved at the earliest stages of all campus projects, advising on relevant options, challenging assumptions and developing a brief.

We cover everything from creating strategies to maintain and refurbish the teaching estate, to managing and updating space planning data. We also create and store 3D building plans and manage the campus project workload, so you’ll find an exciting variety of work.

Campus Property

Join this team and you’ll help us to proactively manage a varied property portfolio that’s constantly changing. You may be helping to manage existing leases and subtenancies, or liaising with the city council on the local plan.

Alternatively, you might be negotiating rent reviews, accurately valuing properties or identifying disposal opportunities. Whatever your role, you’ll be instrumental in developing innovative strategies to enable the University to get the best value from its estate.

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Working in Campus Innovation

We are working to deliver a ‘Smart Campus’. This means creating intelligently functioning buildings by providing real-time data, automating processes and monitoring conditions. This enables informed decision-making that smartly enhances the Division's efficiency and safety.

This means our teams enjoy extensive opportunities to contribute to a variety of creative projects from inception to completion. It also gives them the chance to develop innovative skills and know-how, working alongside world-leading researchers, partners and stakeholders.

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Key teams in
Campus Innovation

Business Services

Digital Technologies

Health, Safety and Quality Assurance

Smart Technology

Sustainability

Business Services

Collaborating with our Finance, Procurement, and HR partners, the Business Services team plays a crucial role in supporting the Division's essential work. We work closely with heads of service and budget holders to ensure that they retain confidence in their team finances. This involves offering a range of support, from reconciliation to process management and improvement. We constantly seek ways to improve and streamline procedures, adding value to the University.

Our divisional communications plan ensures a professional and dynamic digital presence, providing staff with relevant and inclusive communications and information. We also have a dedicated Administration Manager who oversees the development of our team of Administrators. They sit in teams across the Division, offering an invaluable day-to-day service. Join us and you’ll help to keep the Division moving forward smoothly and successfully, while gaining extensive knowledge of the organisation.

Digital Technologies

The Digital Technologies team liaises between Campus Division and IT Services, as well as supporting various teams with systems projects. We specialise in the management and development of Campus Division specific systems including manage and develop our Integrated Workplace Management System, and our Student Accommodation System. These systems provide a range of services to the Division and the wider University.

The University relies on robust systems. Join this team, and you’ll build your understanding of the complexities of the University’s estate and how it’s managed. At the same time, you’ll have an opportunity to impact its continued improvement and growth.

Health, Safety and Quality Assurance

In this team, we support the whole Campus Division to ensure we mitigate operational risk across all our campuses. Our main aim is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, as well as students, contractors, and members of the public.

Working collaboratively with heads of service and other key stakeholders such as surveyors and facilities managers, we drive continuous improvement. We also ensure that we comply with all evolving policies, standards and legislation.

Smart Technology

In this team, we use data and smart technologies with an aim to adopt, adapt and extend the capabilities of our campus. We’re involved at the earliest stages of any new building project to ensure that smart systems are integrated into the design. We also review both modern and historic estates to analyse how we can use our buildings in a more effective way.

It’s vital work that gives the University a far better picture of the size, shape and operation of its estate. This enables us to plan for the future with informed, data-driven decisions. Use your IT, engineering and data analytics skills to deliver real value for the University by ensuring it uses buildings intelligently and efficiently.

Sustainability

In this team, you’ll be at the heart of our drive to create a sustainable University and our goal of a net zero carbon campus. We’re involved in a range of activities, from our Carbon Descent planning and implementation, to collaborating with other universities to buy energy collectively in advance. We also work with our science faculties to maximise sustainable energy use, while ensuring our research continues to thrive.

We develop sustainable travel policies and strategies for reusing resources and managing waste contracts. In addition, we have an educational arm to raise awareness of sustainability across the campus. In short, we’re instrumental in guiding the University towards a more sustainable future.

Meet some of the Campus Development
and Campus Innovation Teams

Mireia de la Nogal
Space Planning Manager

Within the team we've brought together a broad spectrum of experience and people with diverse skills that complement each other.

Felicity Evans
Health, Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

The University is a friendly place to work. Everyone is approachable and supportive.

Ashley James
Head of Campus Business Services

The vast majority of people are here to try and make as much of a difference to the University as possible.

Sandy Payne
Director of Campus Innovation

The University are very strong on promoting women. There are a lot of women in leadership roles here.

India Stamper
Campus Innovation Project Officer

You spend most of your waking day at work. So being surrounded by people you enjoy working with is imperitive.

What we can offer you

Join us and you’ll discover a collaborative environment, where you’re encouraged to voice your opinions, contribute ideas and work on a diversity of projects. You’ll have plenty of support to build on your expertise and gain further professional qualifications. It’s an environment that gives you the scope to build a successful and rewarding career.

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Varied projects

A diverse, historic estate offering a range of challenges.

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Early responsibility

Exposure to every stage of key projects from day one.

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Your voice heard

Get closer to projects and gain more influence.

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Excellent pension scheme

You'll be automatically enrolled onto one of the University's generous contributory pension schemes.

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Generous annual leave

As a new joiner, you’ll have 38 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays and closure days. This rises to 40 days after 5 years’ service.

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Hybrid working

Work 1-2 days a week on campus.

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Overseas working

The scope to work abroad for eight weeks a year.

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Strong team atmosphere

Learn from experienced colleagues and help improve the learning and working environment for over 40,000 staff, students and visitors.

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Staff engagement

An active staff social club and recreational events from football to chess and everything in between.

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Staff wellbeing

An active mental health support and wellbeing programme, from roadshows to free counselling services.

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Staff networks

Strong staff networks and forums to provide an equitable and inclusive experience for all colleagues.

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Contribute to our success

Be part of a prestigious University and support leading academic research.

More about our benefits
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Investing in your development

With a constantly evolving estate, offering a variety of stimulating projects, you’ll have many opportunities to add to your skills and knowledge. Our dedicated online learning platform will enable you to develop and hone your skills to enhance your career. We may also offer funding to support you in gaining relevant professional qualifications, including a staff discount on University of Bristol courses. With the scope to broaden your experience in different teams, you’ll discover a host of development opportunities.

More about developing you
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Ready to apply?

We're always pleased to hear from talented people, so if you have any questions about the opportunities that we have available, or if there's anything else you'd like to know before you apply (or indeed during the application process), please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Contact the team

Telephone: 0117 456 0373
Email: recruitment@bristol.ac.uk

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