Director of Estates

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious university seeks a visionary Director of Estates to lead the development of a sustainable and innovative campus. This role is pivotal in enhancing the student experience and integrating physical and digital spaces. The ideal candidate will possess substantial leadership experience and a commercial outlook, ensuring the university's estate meets the needs of its diverse community. Join a vibrant institution dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where creativity and learning thrive. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the university's future and its role within the city.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior leadership experience in relevant areas.
• Proven ability to improve complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality estate provision to enhance student experience.
• Provide innovative leadership and manage physical and digital spaces.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Estate Management

Commercial Awareness

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

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De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution committed to delivering quality teaching and learning, with a focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. It is a culturally rich university dedicated to the public good, fostering an inclusive environment where staff and students can thrive. DMU is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity, and innovation.

DMU’s strategy, ‘The Empowering University,’ led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Katie Normington, aims to create a fairer society by empowering its community. As part of this vision, DMU has outlined a new Masterplan to deliver a connected campus, sustainable estate, and world-class learning environment. To support this, we seek an exceptional Director of Estates to provide innovative leadership, fostering a sense of belonging and seamless integration of physical and digital spaces.

The Director will be a key member of the university’s extended leadership team, reporting to the Chief Transformation and Resources Officer. The role involves driving high-quality estate provision to enhance the student and academic experience, reinforcing the university’s role in the city and communities, and enabling the university’s ambitions through estate management.

The ideal candidate will have substantial senior leadership experience across relevant areas, with a proven ability to improve complex environments. A commercial outlook, combined with emotional intelligence and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively, is essential.

Applications should be sent to Odgers Berndtson by 1pm, Wednesday 28 May 2025. For more information and application details, visit www.odgers.com/93767.