Director of Estates

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a commitment to delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention.

Faculty / Directorate

DMU’s strategy - ‘The Empowering University’ is championed by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington. It is designed to enable its students, staff and partners to create a fairer society. As part of this innovative vision for the future, DMU has outlined a new Masterplan designed to deliver a connected campus, sustainable estate and world-class learning environment. To achieve this we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Estates, to provide innovative leadership which enables the delivery of our strategy through creating a sense of belonging on campus and a seamless connection between physical and digital spaces.

Role

A key member of the university’s extended leadership team, reporting to the Chief Transformation and Resources Officer, Tracey Jessup, the Director will drive high levels of provision to enhance the student and academic experience, reinforce the centrality of the University to the city and its communities, and ensure that the estate acts as a fundamental enabler for achieving the university’s ambitions.

The role is on a full time, permanent basis.

Ideal Candidate

The new Director will have substantial senior leadership experience, gained across multiple areas of relevance to the portfolio, combined with a proven ability to drive improvement across a complex environment. A commercial outlook, coupled with the intellectual acuity and emotional intelligence to engage effectively with the broad range of internal and external stakeholders, inherent in a progressive academic environment, will be vital.

De Montfort University has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson, to whom applications should be sent at your earliest convenience but no later than 1pm, Wednesday 28 May 2025.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closing Date: 28 May 2025

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