The Director of Estates is responsible for managing the University estates, buildings and property owned or under the control of the University and for managing associated risks. This includes advising the Principal and the Court.
In relation to estates, the Chief Operating Officer is directly responsible for ensuring, through the Director of Estates, that comprehensive arrangements are in place for:
- the management of the University estates including the physical safety of the campuses, buildings and property owned or under the control of the University and that arrangements are in place for the management of associated risks, including regular inspections and management of contractors
- Fire safety management, security management and business continuity planning.
The Estates Safety and Compliance Officer is responsible for assisting the Director of Estates and their senior management group to ensure it can meet its legal requirements in terms of health and safety and to proactively ensure compliance, in particular with respect to asbestos and contractors.
The remit includes monitoring the estates department’s compliance with the University’s Safety, Health and Wellbeing Policy and procedures.
