Senior Assistant Director, Space Planning and Data Intelligence

About the role

The Senior Assistant Director, Space Planning and Data Intelligence drives the University's strategic management, planning, allocation and optimisation of its campus space portfolio to support institutional priorities and future growth. The role builds space data, analytics, forecasting and digital planning capabilities so that space use and capital investment decisions are evidence-based, and fosters cross-functional collaboration to optimise campus resources.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic space planning, allocation, utilisation and optimisation across the campus portfolio.
• Maintain a space information framework covering inventory, occupancy and utilisation data, planning parameters and portfolio information.
• Lead space demand forecasting, capacity planning, scenario modelling and portfolio analysis to inform capital investment.
• Develop digital space planning capabilities such as information systems, data models, dashboards, visualisation tools and planning analytics.
• Establish space data governance, standards, methodologies and reporting processes.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to senior management and governance committees.
• Lead complex space planning and allocation initiatives and build partnerships with academic and administrative units, facilities teams, capital planning teams, senior management and external consultants.
• Monitor KPIs, dashboards and management reports on space utilisation, capacity, demand and portfolio performance.
• Identify ways to improve asset efficiency and manage consultancy engagements, projects, resources and budgets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Facilities Management or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience in strategic space planning, campus planning, real estate portfolio management or a related field, preferably in a large and complex organisation.
• Track record of planning initiatives covering demand assessment, utilisation analysis, capacity planning, scenario modelling and asset optimisation.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and working with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders, academic units, infrastructure teams, consultants and external partners.

Required skills

• Strong data and analytical capabilities, including space information systems, dashboards, business intelligence tools, data visualisation and planning analytics.
• Able to turn complex data and analysis into clear strategic insights and actionable plans for senior management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.