Head of Inclusive Spaces and Places

at  University College London

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UCL is a globally recognised Institution and one of the UK’s most successful Universities. The UCL estates comprises more than 250 buildings including accommodation. A significant part of developing the estate will be improving its inclusive design, thereby providing an environment which supports equal access and inclusion to UCL and its wider community. In this regard, the estate presents many challenges such as small spaces, narrow doorways, lack of accessible toilets and stepped access between levels, entrances, exits and thresholds, along with a lack of prayer space and quiet contemplation space.
The role is a new post in UCL Campus Experience and Infrastructure. The post will provide in-house expertise on all aspects of accessibility and inclusive design in the estates management and facilities services for UCL. The post holder will work closely with partners and colleagues to create and maintain inclusive environments in and around UCL.
The role requires a team leader with a track record of delivering comprehensive inclusive design advice on projects and estates related inclusive environment issues. The individual will require a high degree of integrity as well as an ability to work in a complex environment with a wide range of stakeholders. The individual must be able to demonstrate an understanding of current and devolving policy, practice and guidance regarding inclusive design, and how to apply it to a variety of buildings and streetscapes ranging from new build through to listed / heritage buildings. The individual must be able to demonstrate an ability to lead a team and respond sensitively to reasonable adjustments building projects.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead a team in developing building work programs and reasonable adjustments for the Campus Experience, Infrastructure, and Estates Development alongside team members.
This position will serve as the client-side advocate for accessibility, inclusive design, and estates management, including project delivery and facilities services.
The goal is to ensure that design and project processes effectively contribute to creating inclusive environments, while facilities services work to maintain and enhance inclusivity across UCL.
It is essential to consistently provide inclusive design advice to colleagues and partners, including consultants, and to proactively embed the principles of inclusive design across all organisational work and deliverables.