Director of Estates

This is an exciting time to join Bournemouth University, with new Vice-Chancellor and CEO leadership and as we look towards shaping our new vision and strategic plan to ensure we are delivering an excellent experience for around 17,000 students and 1,800 staff members.

Our estate and facilities are wide ranging, including modern and sustainable developments, state-of-the-art healthcare simulation suites, lecture theatres, operating theatres, forensics labs, music labs, green screen studios to music studios, and so much more. We are proud of our 65-acre sports campus, Chapel Gate, which is at the core of local sporting activity and home to eight community clubs, with 3,000+ visitors each week. Sustainability is at the heart of life at BU and have an ambitious net zero goal by 2030/31.

We are seeking an exceptional and strategic leader, aligned to our values, to champion, lead and enable the achievement of our strategic plan, through the leadership, development and provision of an ambitious and successful service and high-performing Estates team. 

You will possess substantial relevant experience at a senior level of leading a complex property portfolio and delivering large scale capital programmes in a medium/large organisation. Your experience in providing leadership in the sustainability and carbon reduction agendas will be critical. You will have experience of change management and a proven track record in developing, articulating and delivering estates strategies which have had a positive impact, and of inspiring, developing and motivating a diverse team. 

As a member of the University’s Leadership Team you will participate fully in the management of BU, influencing and contributing to the achievement of our strategic plan.  You will provide senior level, expert and influential estates and capital development advice across the University, including up to and at Board level, and lead, develop and provide high-quality services that support an excellent student and staff experience.

The variety and scale of our activity and portfolio presents an exciting opportunity for interested and motivated candidate.

For a confidential discussion about the role and expectations, please email leadershipBU@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Please access our online Candidate Brief for full details of the role and responsibilities. 

To apply please complete the online application form and upload:

• A CV, including a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, relevant achievements and budgets, and staff managed, and latest remuneration including any benefits.A cover letter of no more than two A4 pages explaining why this appointment interests you, your relevant skills and attributes, and how you are suited to the responsibilities and expectations of the role

Our reward package is comprehensive including a competitive salary, flexibility, holiday entitlement (40 days leave which includes UK public holidays and discretionary university closure days), a generous defined benefit pension scheme to which BU makes a valuable contribution worth 19.5% (of your pensionable pay). By joining BU, we will help you thrive and achieve your full potential.

Closing date: Wednesday 25 September 2024.

First stage online Interview: Tuesday 8 October 2024

Final Interview and Selection date: Thursday 24 October 2024.

Our equality monitoring has shown that women and ethnically diverse individuals are currently underrepresented within the university at a senior level.  We therefore actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from these groups.

To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. 

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.