Estates Partner

Join us at an exciting time for the University of Manchester as we continue to shape a campus that supports world-class teaching, research and student experience. As an Estates Partner, you will play a key role in ensuring our estate, buildings and infrastructure support the needs of our Faculties, Schools, Research Institutes and Professional Services colleagues, while contributing to the University’s 2035 ambitions.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced estates, construction or facilities management professional to join the Estates Partnering Team. This is a varied and influential role, acting as a principal interface between Faculty and Professional Services colleagues and the Estates & Facilities Directorate to ensure property, building, maintenance, refurbishment and infrastructure requirements are understood, prioritised and translated into effective, customer-focused solutions.

Working closely with academic, professional services, estates and external partners, you will help shape and support operational estates activity across occupied buildings, providing advice on project requirements, feasibility, cost, maintenance planning, service standards, space and building use, and the delivery of improvement and adaptation projects.

This post is campus-based and will require regular presence on the Oxford Road Campus, with occasional travel to other University or off-site locations as business needs require.

Join a world-class institution that values diversity and equality in the workplace.

Benefit from a range of staff benefits, including family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities. Access to training and mentorship to support your career growth, with structured development plans and performance reviews.

Be part of a global institution in a vibrant, culturally diverse city.

The University of Manchester is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

We invite applications from all backgrounds and look forward to welcoming the next member of our team to the Directorate of Estates and Facilities.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Gary Ingham
Email: gary.ingham@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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