Estates Business and Operations Manager

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth is seeking an Estates Business and Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership for the Estates and Campus Service strategy. This role involves supporting the Director, planning and implementing projects, and ensuring operational excellence within the department. Competitive salary and generous benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incremental progression

Generous pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days per year

Flexible working policies

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes

Excellent training and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Startup business mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing estate strategies.
• Ability to provide strategic direction to the Estates and Campus Services.
• Proven track record of leadership in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Estates and Campus Services in strategic leadership.
• Implement Estate Strategy and FM Strategy.
• Handle financial and strategic planning for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Job description

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Estates Business and Operations Manager

location_on Portsmouth 18/06/2025 Estates Business and Operations Manager Apply online

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Job details

Salary £45,413 - £55,755 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full-Time Job category/type Permanent - Full-Time Job reference REC00003224 Attachments attachment REC00003224 Estates Business & Operations Manager.pdf

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

Support the Director of Estates and campus Services and provide strategic leadership team in the planning, and delivery of the Estates and Campus Service strategy and operational plans. The postholder will be instrumental in developing and implementing the Estate Strategy, FM Strategy including financial and strategic planning for the department.

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As anAthena SWAN andRace Equality Charter award holder, a member ofStonewall and aDisability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population.Please see ourEDI Framework and objectives .

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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