Senior Director, Estates Strategy & Partnering

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Annual leave entitlements

Christmas closure

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an exceptional Associate Director of Estates Partnering to lead the strategic partnering function across Faculties, Professional Services, cultural institutions and external partners.

Reporting to the Director of Estates Partnering, you will translate priorities into integrated estates plans and delivery programmes, shape the Integrated Infrastructure Plan, and build strong relationships with senior academics and services to enable world‑leading teaching

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of Estates Business Partnering services across Faculties, cultural institutions, Professional Services and external partners
• Translate institutional priorities into clear, evidence-based estates plans, service strategies and capital, maintenance, space and infrastructure priorities
• Build trusted relationships with senior colleagues, providing authoritative advice, constructive challenge and clear escalation routes
• Oversee service standards, KPIs, governance and continuous improvement, ensuring responsive, consistent and customer-focused delivery
• Provide strategic oversight of project prioritisation, briefing and delivery assurance across capital, revenue, minor works and long-term maintenance programmes
• Provide senior stewardship of staffing, budgets, business cases and operational resources, maintaining effective governance, risk management and value for money
• Lead, coach and develop high-performing partnering teams, fostering collaboration, inclusion, accountability and professional growth

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking an exceptional Associate Director of Estates Partnering to lead the strategic partnering function across Faculties, Professional Services, cultural institutions and external partners.

Reporting to the Director of Estates Partnering, you will translate priorities into integrated estates plans and delivery programmes, shape the Integrated Infrastructure Plan, and build strong relationships with senior academics and services to enable world‑leading teaching