Director of Estates and Facilities

TPP Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

USS or NHS pension

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Job summary

A leading research organization in Greater London seeks a Director of Estates and Facilities to oversee and lead estate operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving capital projects and ensuring safety and compliance within a world-class research environment. Key qualifications include a degree or equivalent, senior leadership experience, and a strong background in estates management. This role offers competitive compensation, inclusive policies, and ample benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education (or equivalent).
• Senior leadership experience in complex, safety-critical environments.
• Strong track record in compliance, risk management, and capital programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead estate and facilities operations across Chelsea and Sutton.
• Shape and deliver the Estates Framework Plan with major capital projects.
• Provide strategic leadership for laboratories, teaching spaces, and offices.

Skills

Leadership

Estates management

Compliance

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Full membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Base pay range: £175,000.00-£175,000.00 (full-time, 35 hours per week).

Director of Estates and Facilities

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) invites applications for a Director of Estates and Facilities to lead estate and facilities operations across Chelsea and Sutton sites, ensuring infrastructure is safe, resilient and future‑ready.

• Lead a multi‑disciplinary directorate covering Building & Maintenance, Planning & Development, Site Management, and Sustainability, Health & Safety.
• Shape and deliver the Estates Framework Plan, driving major capital projects including the London Cancer Hub.
• Work closely with senior research leaders and the Royal Marsden to support cutting‑edge science and clinical care.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for specialist laboratories, teaching spaces and offices.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level education (or equivalent).
• Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, BIFM).
• Deep understanding of estates management in a research or higher education context.
• Senior leadership experience in estates/facilities within complex, safety‑critical environments (research, higher education, healthcare or pharma/biotech).
• Strong track record in compliance, risk management, business continuity and capital programme delivery.
• Skilled leader and collaborator, able to motivate high‑performing teams and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Shape the future of a world‑class research estate.
• Lead a talented, committed team.
• Work in a values‑driven, inclusive environment.
• 28 days annual leave, USS or NHS pension, flexible working, family‑friendly policies and staff discounts.

How to apply

Please submit your tailored CV by 7th January 2026 here. A member of the TPP team will be in touch shortly. 1st stage interviews will be held on 16th January. We welcome you to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require assistance or adjustment to help the application process work for you.