Estates
Directorate of Estates Management and Development
Director: Nick Coakley BSc, MSc, MSc, MIET, FCABE, C. Build E
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The Directorate of Estates Management and Development comprises of teams with expertise across a diverse range of disciplines.
Our work covers areas including Estates Operations, Gardens and Sports Grounds, Estates Development Projects, Maintenance Services, Energy and Environmental Management, and Building Services and Compliance.
You can contact us via estates.admin@yorksj.ac.uk or log a job on our Estates Helpdesk.
Staff queries
Please check the Estates intranet page or contact estates.admin@yorksj.ac.uk.
Accommodation, parking and car rental
- For queries about accommodation, please visit our Accommodation web pages or contact accommodation@yorksj.ac.uk.
- Queries about parking for visitors, students and staff members should be sent to the Estates team at estates.admin@yorksj.ac.uk.
- Staff can apply for a parking permit by emailing estates.admin@yorksj.ac.uk.
- For opportunities for students to rent cars, please contact your Placement Coordinator.
Learn more about our work
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Sustainability and environment
Learn more about our commitment to creating a sustainable university.
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Fire safety
Access more information about our fire safety procedures.
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Northfield allotments at Haxby Road
Find out more about our university owned allotments, which can be rented by staff, students, and members of the public.
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Campus and facilities
Explore our campus and facilities on site.
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Teaching spaces
Find out more about the specialist learning spaces you will have access to at York St John.
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Creative Centre
Discover more about our dedicated space for performance, creative practice and technology.