Director of Estates & Facilities

The University of Salford’s progressive approach has powered our success for 125 years. Our University is primed for growth and today our community encompasses over 26,000 students and 2,800 staff from all around the world. We are bolstered by industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving university at the heart of a powerful and connected region.

This is reflected in our bold vision for our Estate. We are creating a transformative and dynamic environment that will seamlessly integrate academic excellence, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our Campus Connectivity Plan aspires to create a vibrant and inspiring hub for learning, research, and community engagement, fostering a holistic educational experience for all. Sustainability lies at the heart of this vision and of course it extends beyond physical infrastructure, emphasising the integration of technology to create a digitally connected campus. This in turn will be the keystone of the wider Crescent Salford Masterplan.

A world class campus deserves a world class estates function and your remit will be to create one predicated on the best principles of operational excellence and customer service. Reporting to the Chief Infrastructure Officer, your leadership will be instrumental in driving our commitment to sustainability, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering on our ambitious agenda.

You will have a proven track record of estates management in terms of planning, operations and rationalisation, implementing successful performance management and building effective and engaged teams. Key to your success will be your leadership qualities combined with the ability to innovate and manage change.

The application process is managed by Dixon Walter, therefore all applications must be submitted to Dixon Walter. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit www.dixonwalter.co.uk/opportunities/salford-estates or contact Mike Dixon or Simon Critchley at mike@dixonwalter.co.uk 

The closing date for application is Monday 23^rd June 2025, at 12:00.

Final interviews will be held in early August 2025.

We are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to have a more diverse workforce at all levels of the institution and particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities, who are under-represented in our workforce. Please click here to see how we are creating an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. 
• Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles 
• Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
• Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub 
• Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities
• A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

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