Director of Estates

Stonyhurst College; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Director of Estates to lead innovative initiatives within a vibrant university environment. This role is pivotal in enhancing the student experience and ensuring the estate supports ambitious educational goals. The successful candidate will possess extensive leadership experience and a strategic mindset, enabling them to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to fostering a culturally rich and inclusive community, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive high standards of provision to enhance student and academic experience.
• Create a seamless connection between physical and digital spaces.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Education

Master's Degree

Relevant Professional Qualifications

Job description

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Director of Estates, De Montfort University

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

DMU’s strategy - ‘The Empowering University’ - is championed by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington. It aims to enable students, staff, and partners to create a fairer society. As part of this innovative vision, DMU has outlined a new Masterplan to deliver a connected campus, sustainable estate, and world-class learning environment. To support this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Estates to provide innovative leadership, fostering a sense of belonging on campus and creating a seamless connection between physical and digital spaces.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the university’s extended leadership team, reporting to the Chief Transformation and Resources Officer, Tracey Jessup. The Director will drive high standards of provision to enhance the student and academic experience, reinforce the university’s role in the city and its communities, and ensure the estate acts as a fundamental enabler for achieving the university’s ambitions.

The ideal candidate will have substantial senior leadership experience across multiple relevant areas, with a proven ability to improve complex environments. A commercial outlook, combined with the intellectual acuity and emotional intelligence to engage effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, will be essential.

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