28 January 2020 
Cheryl Pick, Projects and Engagement Manager
AUDE are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer with sound knowledge of HE to become our Strategic Facilities Management (FM) Group chair. The position is open to any member of AUDE.
This person would be responsible for leading likeminded HE professionals in raising the profile of the FM vocation, sourcing solutions to issues around strategic FM, and enabling networking and learning opportunities.
AUDE recognises that it is long overdue that we shine a spotlight on facilities management as well as the estate and capital works projects. We see AUDE as having a role in bringing together senior FM professionals in HE in one cohesive place and leading the agenda on future work.
The chair of this group will ensure proper representation of seniority and specialist knowledge to create an effective working group. The group should also consist of members from across the geographies of member institutions and differing types of institutions (teaching, research etc)
AUDE have an inhouse team to help and support you, including;
Jane White – Executive Director
Cheryl Pick – Projects and Engagement Manager
Corinne Merriman – Events Manager
Martin Higgs – Communications and Press Officer
The successful candidate will:
Work with the conference steering group to ensure the needs of the Strategic FM Group members are met through the programme of the annual conference
Understand the professional development needs of the groups members and liaise with AUDE’s professional development group to develop an offering
Ensure that the HE strategic FM agenda is considered in its fullest
Create a hub of resources for members
Identify areas of improvement such as collaboration with other sector bodies to enhance our work in this area
Work closely with the Executive Director, and AUDE staff
Advise AUDE on the types of work streams to focus on
Speak to press/journalists on occasion and/or recommend a suitable specialist
Attend the full executive meetings, producing a short paper on the groups' work
Attend the AGM
Time commitment includes:
4x group meetings either telephone calls, video call of face-to-face meetings
4x executive committee meetings per year, and
8-10 days per year own time review of papers etc.
The term of office is three years with an option to extend for an additional three years.
You will receive full support and an induction from the AUDE office and a warm welcome from the executive. See the AUDE volunteer handbook for additional details.
If you are interested or would like to know more please contact jane@aude.ac.uk 01509 228836. Deadline for expressions of interest is 28 February 2019
If more than one person applies, formal written statements will be required and given to the AUDE Executive for a vote in line with our constitution.
If you would like to apply but are not sure if you meet the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply and/or contact Jane White.
