Director of Estates

The University is seeking an accomplished leader for the role of Director of Estates and Facilities, with senior responsibility for the university’s estate strategy and facilities management (hard and soft FM). You will develop a clear and modern vision for the future of the estate and the nature of the student and staff facing services that is aligned with the University’s strategic objectives. You will have proven experience and expertise in capital development, service delivery, and collaborative working as well as an appetite for transformation. The role is a member of the Senior Management Group, reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources), with access to the Vice Chancellor and the Board of Governors.Leeds Beckett is a modern, professional university with ambition. We are a diverse community of 23,000 students from over 140 countries and 2,800 staff. We are globally-engaged, and also contribute to a thriving northern economy through our role as an anchor institution for Leeds and the wider region. We make a positive and decisive difference to people, communities and organisations through excellent education, research, partnership and service.We have a strong sense of momentum and collective purpose in our work to achieve both cultural and financial resilience as we navigate the challenges facing the sector at this time.We are seeking a strategic leader with the established ability and appetite to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery. You will have a sustained track record of leading high-performing teams, and delivering complex transformation programmes involving people, infrastructure, services and culture change. With a commercial mindset and excellent communication skills, you will be skilled at developing highly productive relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.Leeds Beckett University is committed to ensuring that its senior leaders are representative of its diverse student body and wider region. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.The closing date for expressions of interest is 5pm on Friday 31st May 2024.For further information about this exciting opportunity, including details of how to apply, please visit: www.odgers.com/90912Package: Please refer to the candidate pack