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Matt Kitson

Director of Estates and Facilities Management

Matt joined the university in 2019 and brings extensive experience in senior private sector roles, including time as Group Property Director at QinetiQ, a global defence contractor, Director level roles at both CBRE & Compass Group and a period as Head of Operations and Estate at Thames Water.

He also spent time as Head of Facilities and Estates and latterly Operations Director at Heathrow Airport, helping to move Heathrow Terminal 5 from construction to operations.

Matt holds a degree in Business Management from Kingston University and is a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management and the Institute of Directors.

Matt Kitson
The University of Brighton is a truly unique institution, filled with passionate, dedicated colleagues working to provide an excellent student experience – I’m proud to be a part of this shared effort, helping to shape a safe and vibrant estate in which students and colleagues alike can thrive.

Responsibilities

Leadership responsibility for:

  • Sustainability
  • Capital Projects and Other Works
  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing
  • Student Residences
  • Maintenance
  • Security
  • Logistics
  • Space Management
  • Facilities

Responsible for the line management of:

  • Estates and Facilities Management Senior Leadership Team
  • Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Teams

External roles

  • Member, British Institute of Facilities Management
  • Member, Institute of Directors

Contact me

Enquiries: Jaki Pockney

Email: J.Pockney@brighton.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)1273 643137

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