At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives in estates and facilities management across multiple campuses.
- Company: Join LASE University Group, a transformative higher education partnership.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape futures, collaborate with talented colleagues, and drive meaningful change.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student experiences and community prosperity.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in facilities management and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 86760 - 106040 £ per year.
LASE University Group, one employer, two universities.
At LASE you are part of something bigger - here we change lives, celebrate student-centred education without boundaries.
We open doors, nurturepotentialand tackle regional and global challenges together.
As a member of the LASE team, you will work alongside talented colleagues, contribute to meaningful change, and benefit from opportunities to collaborate, develop and grow across a unique higher education partnership.
Together, we are transforming lives, enabling confident graduates, advancing knowledge, supporting regional prosperity, and creating an environment where our people can do their best work.
We are united by one ambition - to shape futures that matter.
The Chief Estates and Facilities Officer willbe a key part of the Group Senior Leadership Team.
The role will work closely with thewider professional services leadership, reporting to the Group Chief Operating Officer.
The role holder will be pivotal in providingstrategic leadership across estates, facilitiesmanagement, commercialservicesandsustainability, developing these areas in linewith the organisation’s long-term ambitions.
You will have responsibility for a diverse multicampus estate across London and Kent, encompassing four campuses, that bringtogether a unique blend of historic heritage andmodern provision.
Our grounds and buildingsprovide the backdrop to the daily lives of ourstaff, students and wider community and mustcontinue to evolve as places where people canstudy, research, innovate, collaborateand thrive.
Balancing the stewardship of our multi campusestate with the changing needs and ambitionsof our organisation will be central to the role, creating environments that respect our heritageand enable an outstanding student and staffexperience through the provision of high quality, safe, sustainable and effective environments.
We are looking for a leader who will bringexperience, insight andnew ideasbut also soundunderstand the importance of collaborationand building strong relationships.
You will becomfortable navigating complexity, makingdecisions and turning ambition into meaningfuloutcomes.
If you have the drive, commitment, professional credibility and share our passion forhigher education and its power to change lives forthe better, wewould encourageyou to apply.
Thecandidate pack
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Canterbury Christ Church University is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in the historic city of Canterbury. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the University offers numerous opportunities for professional advancement while investing significantly in digital capabilities that enhance both staff and student experiences. Join a values-led institution where your contributions will directly impact the future of education and innovation.
