Associate Director of Estates and Facilities - 16937

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Shape the Future of a World-Class Campus

Brunel University London is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking leader to join our Business Operations Directorate as Associate Director of Estates and Facilities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategic and operational management of a diverse university estate, ensuring that our campus remains safe, sustainable, efficient, and fit for the future. Reporting directly to the Deputy COO, you will play a pivotal role in delivering an ambitious estates vision that supports our academic, research, commercial, and student experience priorities.

As a senior leader within Business Operations, you will help drive the University's evolving operating model through enhanced efficiency, service excellence, technology adoption, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

You will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of estates and facilities management, including:

• Development and delivery of the University's Estates and Facilities Strategy.
• Leadership of estate development, capital programmes, and infrastructure investment.
• Management of campus facilities services, maintenance, compliance, and asset management.
• Delivery of sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Oversight of risk management, business continuity, and statutory compliance.
• Optimisation of space utilisation and support for commercial revenue generation.
• Development of high-performing multidisciplinary teams and service excellence across the estate.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for an accomplished estates leader with:

Essential Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience in Estates and Facilities Management.
• Proven delivery of major capital programmes and estate development projects.
• Demonstrable success developing and implementing estates strategies within large, complex organisations.
• Experience managing significant operational budgets, risks, and resources.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, compliance, and building maintenance legislation.
• Experience of leading organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in procurement, contract management, and supplier relationships.
• You will work closely with senior academic and professional services leaders, commercial partners, contractors, regulators, and external stakeholders to ensure the University's estate continues to support Brunel's strategic ambitions.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 24 July 2026

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University of London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.

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