Commercial Services

Commercial Services is part of the Financial and Business Services Department, a professional service within the University of Nottingham.

The department is headed by Graham Ward, Commercial Director and offers advice and support to the wider University to facilitate the delivery of improved efficiency and value for money through:

• Improving management of cash and funds
• Promoting increased financial and commercial awareness
• Constructive challenge
• Facilitating the establishment of appropriate forums and project teams
• Commercial and legal assistance to help manage project risks effectively and incentivise appropriate behaviour
• Improving internal systems and procedures

Offered as a service to Schools and Departments across the University, on an as required basis, usually linked to strategic initiatives within the University.

Includes management of the University's commercial projects (Private Finance Initiatives (PFI), contract negotiation, joint ventures, performance improvement and strategic financial management).

Recent example projects include:

• Hotel
• Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Building
• Exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Tate & Lyle
• Land and Property acquisitions
• New building to house Romax Technology Ltd 

Location:

The Department is located on the first floor at King's Meadow Campus