Director of Estates

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The Director of Estates is a senior officer and holds a pivotal position, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the efficiency, effectiveness, growth and success of our Estates Management services. Reporting to the Registrar, the successful candidate will work closely and in collaboration with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources) and the Chair of the Building and Estates Sub-Committee.

The Director will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the University and will lead the University’s overall relationship management of the estates supply chain. The Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of the ambitious Estate Strategy in line with the broader institutional strategy including our transformational sustainability agenda.

We are seeking an exceptional leader with a proven track record of leading estates and facilities across a similar diverse and technically complex portfolio. A natural collaborator, you will possess the interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills to succeed in a world-leading higher education institution. This role will suit professionals who excel at delivering innovation, change and transformation in a sector leading environment.

Please see the Candidate Information Pack for details of the role and how to apply.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 UK time on Sunday 2 June 2024. 

The Management Recruitment Group has been exclusively retained for this recruitment and will manage applications on the University's behalf. To schedule a confidential discussion, please contact our advisors Michael Hewlett or Ben Duffill at michael.hewlett@mrgglobal.com or ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com.

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