Director of Estates and Campus Services

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Nottingham is seeking an exceptional Director of Estates and Campus Services. The role involves providing strategic direction for the management of a diverse portfolio, ensuring quality and accessible student accommodation, and leading multidisciplinary teams to foster a welcoming environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in estates management and a strong understanding of compliance and stakeholder engagement. This position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading complex estates functions.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating major contracts.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of physical environment and services.
• Provide strategic direction for estates management.
• Oversee student accommodation quality and accessibility.

Skills

Strategic planning

Customer orientation

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Leadership

Understanding of regulatory requirements

High performance and sustainability advocacy

Education

Extensive experience in estates management across multiple sites

Job description

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Director of Estates and Campus Services

Competitive Salary

Permanent Contract

Nottingham Trent University is seeking an exceptional leader to shape the future of its physical environment, and deliver the outstanding on‑campus services to students, colleagues and visitors.

The Director will provide clear strategic direction for the development, management and optimisation of a diverse portfolio across the full breadth of estates activity, from long‑term planning and capital development to the delivery of excellent campus services. This includes the continued development and enhancement of world‑class teaching and research facilities, the seamless integration of digital and physical infrastructure, ensuring we provide excellent customer focused services, and fostering a welcoming and safe environment for all who study, work and visit. The role also brings oversight of student accommodation, ensuring it remains high quality, accessible and aligned with the needs and wellbeing of NTU’s diverse student community.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience of leading a complex estates function across multiple sites. They will demonstrate strength in strategic planning, customer orientation, commercial acumen and the ability to translate organisational priorities from development to operational delivery. A strong understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements will be essential, alongside experience of negotiating major contracts and working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and champion high performance, value for money and sustainability is central to the role.

To view the candidate pack please visit http://www.andersonquigley.com/candidates using the reference AQ3408.

About Us

NTU offers a powerful platform for this work. Over the past fifteen years, the university has invested more than £450 million across its five campuses, enabling the creation of sector‑leading facilities that support innovative teaching, research and industry collaboration. NTU is recognised for its vibrant environments, and on creating places that inspire ambition and support success. Each campus offers its own distinctive blend of historic architecture, cutting‑edge facilities and specialist spaces, spanning everything from digital arts and performance to science, technology and agriculture. This provides the Director with a rich foundation on which to build the next phase of NTU’s estates and campus services strategy.

How to apply

Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to Nottingham Trent University. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement.

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement. Your CV should include:

• Educational and professional qualifications.
• Full employment history.
• The names and addresses of two referees.

Referees will not be approached until the final stages of the selection process and not without prior permission from candidates.

Your supporting statement should demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification (maximum two pages).

Please submit your documents to https://andersonquigley.com/candidates/ using the reference AQ3408.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley: Carolyn Coates on [phone], [e-mail]; or Ed Pritchard on [phone], [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 9th January 2026.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website.