Associate Director

De Montfort University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university located in Greater London is looking for an experienced Associate Director of Campus Services to lead and coordinate services such as health & safety and sustainability. This full-time position requires proven leadership in campus services, a degree in a relevant discipline, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing service delivery through smart technologies. The opportunity to shape the campus and contribute to strategic ambitions is significant.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across campus services and estates operations.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, statutory compliance, and environmental legislation.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Experience in space planning and the use of digital tools to transform services.
• Exceptional communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and team development skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate campus‑facing services including health & safety and sustainability.
• Ensure services are safe, efficient, and aligned with the transformation programmes.
• Embed smart technologies and enhance service delivery and user experience.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of health & safety

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level education in a relevant discipline

Tools

IWMS

BIM

Job description

Associate Director

Overview

De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking an experienced and engaging leader to join our Estates & Facilities Directorate in an exciting new role as Associate Director of Campus Services. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for a broad portfolio of campus‑facing services including health & safety, space planning, sustainability and key operational services.

You will bring together colleagues across cleaning, portering, waste, mailroom, space planning, sustainability and contractor management, to form a high‑performing Campus Services team focused on ensuring an excellent student, staff and visitor experience. As a member of the Estates senior leadership team you will ensure our services are safe, efficient, and aligned with DMU’s transformation programmes and Estates Masterplan. You will also play a key role in embedding smart technologies and digital solutions to enhance service delivery and user experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our campus environment and contribute to the university’s strategic ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate campus‑facing services including health & safety, space planning, sustainability and key operational functions.
• Ensure services are safe, efficient, and aligned with DMU’s transformation programmes and Estates Masterplan.
• Embed smart technologies and digital solutions to enhance service delivery and user experience.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across campus services and estates operations.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, statutory compliance, and environmental legislation.
• Degree‑level education in a relevant discipline (e.g., Estates Management, Facilities, Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Experience in space planning and the use of digital tools to transform services (e.g., IWMS, BIM).
• Exceptional communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and team development skills.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Strategy/Planning

Industry

Higher Education

Further information about the role can be found on the JD/PS here.

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