Employer: Bader College - UK campus of Queen’s University (Canada)
Campus: Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN
About us
Bader College, located at historic Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, is the overseas campus of Queen’s University, Canada. The campus occupies a 600-acre estate, including a range of academic, residential, and recreational facilities. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide exceptional academic programming for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Canada and around the world. We also serve as a venue for international conferences and meetings. Our wholly owned trading subsidiary, Herstmonceux Castle Estates Limited (HCE), is responsible for running the gardens and grounds, corporate events, and other functions.
Herstmonceux Castle and its constituent buildings are designated scheduled monuments and listed buildings respectively. The Castle is Grade I, the Observatory Science Centre Grade II*, and the woodland areas surrounding the buildings Grade II.
About the role
The Director of Estates is a newly created role within the senior management team which will oversee the implementation of our ambitious strategic plan for our physical environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational management of the estate, physical resources and facilities, including Grade 1 and Grade II Listed buildings and grounds of approximately 600 acres. In addition, the position oversees two departments consisting of Buildings and Facilities and Gardens and Grounds. The Director will also be responsible for overseeing all capital projects planned for the estate and the identification and management of new projects to develop the Estates.
Qualifications and experience
We are seeking applications from Qualified surveyors (RICS or similar qualification) who have extensive experience in both strategic and operational management of complex and listed properties, land, staff and budgets. Candidates should have experience in managing a diverse, motivated, and dedicated team, be able to manage a high volume of work in a calm and efficient manner, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to build effective working relationships.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK and the successful candidate will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Compensation
The role is full-time and normal working hours will be 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, with additional flexibility as required for the role. Although this is not a residential role, the Director of Estates will be required, on rotation, to act as the Duty Manager for the estate.
The remuneration for this role is competitive.
Bader College is committed to employment equity, inclusion and diversity and supports fair treatment and opportunity for all. No job applicant, employee or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
How to apply
Please provide to bc.hr@queensu.ca a copy of your latest CV together with a personal statement which sets out how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in applying for this pivotal role.
If you are interested in this position, please apply immediately as we will be interviewing suitably qualified candidates throughout the advertising process.
Interviews will be held in person at Herstmonceux Castle, dates to be confirmed.
What we can offer you
In addition to salary and holiday pay, we offer several other benefits, including:
- auto-enrol pension scheme with guaranteed contribution from the College.
- opportunities for relevant training and development.
- free on-site parking.
- free campus gymnasium.
- access to the College lending library: books, DVDs, CDs and more.
- access to Castle gardens and grounds during breaks in the working day, at weekends and during holidays from work.
- a working environment comprising an historic building with beautiful gardens and grounds.
- friendly, supportive colleagues in the close-knit Castle community.
Bader College, located at historic Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, is the overseas campus of Queen’s University, Canada. The campus occupies a 600-acre estate, including a range of academic, residential, and recreational facilities. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide exceptional academic programming for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Canada and around the world. We also serve as a venue for international conferences and meetings. Our wholly owned trading subsidiary, Herstmonceux Castle Estates Limited, is responsible for running the gardens and grounds, corporate events, and other functions. Bader College is committed to employment equity, inclusion and diversity and supports fair treatment and opportunity for all.