Associate Director of Estates - Governance & Performance Job at The University of Manchester (Manchester)

Job Responsibility

Ensure the duty holder responsibilities of the CPO are effectively delegated and managed across the EF Directorate assuring the EF SLT and ELT Core of compliance on a 1/4ly basis and where risk occurs that mitigations are presented for approval and then managed to mitigate
Design coordinate and operate governance frameworks on behalf of the Director of Estates (Transformation) ensuring effective decision making clear accountabilities proportionate assurance and appropriate escalation in line with University governance frameworks and delegated authorities
Lead the directorate wide performance management framework ensuring clear objectives KPIs and service standards defined by operational leaders are coherently structured assured and reported
Hold strategic assurance oversight of the Estates & Facilities risk management framework ensuring alignment with the University’s enterprise risk approach and delegated authority arrangements
Define and oversee a comprehensive statutory and regulatory compliance oversight framework for Estates & Facilities ensuring appropriate governance monitoring inspection and reporting arrangements are in place
Provide visible senior assurance and governance leadership for health & safety across Estates & Facilities operating as a second line function setting expectations culture and tone consistent with University strategy and legal duties

Extensive senior leadership experience in complex, regulated environments with responsibility for governance, assurance, risk, compliance and/or health & safety functions or frameworks at organisational or portfolio level
Proven experience of service transformation, compliance assurance and performance improvement in complex organisations, with an emphasis on governance, assurance and effective oversight
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance for buildings, H&S, fire safety, security operations, waste and environmental standards
Experience in operational risk management, business continuity and incident response, including assurance, escalation and post incident learning at senior level
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with ability to work collaboratively across diverse professional groups
Capability in using data and management information to provide insight, challenge and assurance on organisational performance and risk

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers