Director of Estates (Strategy & Transformation)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Strathclyde in Glasgow invites applications for the role of Director of Estates (Strategy & Transformation). You will provide strategic leadership to shape a modern, resilient, and sustainable campus, enabling world class teaching, research and student experience across the main John Anderson campus and satellite sites in the UK and overseas.

You will lead a 300+ strong multidisciplinary team, advising the CFO, the Estates Strategy Committee and senior governance on developing and

Job description

Director of Estates (Strategy & Transformation) (866093)

FTE: 1(35 hours/week)

ContractType: Open

ApplicationClosing Date: 29 November 2026

Strathclyde wasestablished as the UK's first technological university in 1964, with originsdating back to the founding of Anderson's Institution in 1796. For more than230 years, we have remained true to our founding ethos as a place of usefullearning.

Today, we areScotland's third-largest university, with around 30,000 students and a globalreputation for excellence in education, research and innovation. As avalues-led institution, we are committed to delivering positive societal impactthrough useful learning, world-leading research and innovation, and strongpartnerships with industry, government and communities. Through our strategicframework, Strathclyde 2030, we are shaping tomorrow's world by addressingglobal challenges and creating opportunities for future generations.

TheOpportunity

The Director ofEstates (Strategy and Transformation) will provide strategic leadership andexpertise in the shaping and development of a modern, resilient, and highlysustainable urban campus. They will ensure the strategic enablement of theUniversity’s world-class teaching, research and innovation strategies throughthe provision of a high quality, adaptable and fit-for-purpose estatesupporting working, residential and recreational spaces on the main JohnAnderson campus and satellite sites in the UK and overseas.

As such, the Directorplays a critical role in facilitating the realisation of the University’sstrategic plan, Strathclyde 2030, by supporting the operational delivery of ourstrategy by providing an outstanding student and staff experience, with theUniversity’s Net Zero commitments being central to the role.

The Directorwill be supported by three Assistant Directors and will lead an extensive multi-disciplinaryand highly skilled team of 300+ staff. The team is responsible for all aspectsof maintenance, development, planning, sustainability and climate adaptation ofthe campus footprint. The post holder will provide a clear vision and setappropriate targets for the achievements of the team and their professionaldevelopment.

In addition toleading the Estates Team at the University, the post holder will play a crucialrole advising and supporting the CFO, the Chair of the Estates StrategyCommittee, the Executive Team and the University Court, on the development andexecution of an Estates Strategy that will support financial sustainability andthe successful delivery of the University’s overall strategy.

CandidateSelection

Interviews areexpected to take place week commencing 7 December 2026.Please notethese dates are indicative only and may be subject to change.

For furtherinformation regarding this role please contact Louise Parr-Morley, InterimChief Financial Officer at [e-mail]

Equality,Diversity and Inclusion

The Universityof Strathclyde is a socially progressive institution committed to equality ofopportunity and celebrating the diversity of its staff and student community.We stronglyencourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities,women, LGBT+ individuals, disabled people, and candidates from lowersocio-economic and care-experienced backgrounds.

Director of Estates (Strategy & Transformation) (866093)