Estates Director

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**. *QS World University Rankings 2024 ** Research Excellence Framework 2021. We are now shaping our approach to our place and environment in a new, exciting way and the role of Estates Director is a key part of that approach. By further developing our campus to meet our aspirations for growth, we will develop exceptional spaces and facilities for our students to study, collaborate and socialise, for teaching and research, and for collaborations with industry and community partners. Partnerships in our region, nationally and internationally, will be at the heart of this renewal. Our talented staff and students will be our priority and must feel secure and be well supported, whatever their background. Studying, working and partnering with Warwick will be built on an exceptional experience, place and quality of life, with soft boundaries between campus life and that of our neighbours with easier and more sustainable commuting and travel, and ready access to training and development, wellbeing services, sport and culture. As Estates Director you will lead the strategic and operational development and management of the University campus to support high quality teaching and research, provide a positive experience for students, staff, and visitors, and raise the profile of the University.  You will provide clear strategic leadership, shaping the development and delivery of the long-term Estates & Accommodation Strategy, embed a values-based culture of continuous improvement, professionalism, inclusivity, teamwork, respectfulness, and customer service and lead a diverse portfolio of maintenance programmes, manage facilities and provide leadership of a large and complex Estate function. To succeed in this exciting and high-profile role you will be a professional in a property related discipline and will have a proven depth of experience of leading and managing an estates and property function, with a proven ability to operate successfully at a strategic level. For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click here To find a complete outline of the role and wider context please click here Benefits 30 days of paid annual leave, four shut down days at Christmas, and eight bank holidays A competitive pension scheme Staff training Free eye care vouchers Preferred rates for a dental plan Discounts at Warwick Arts Centre and Warwick Sport Membership Enrolment onto the Employee Assistance Programme, a complete support network that offers expert advice and guidance 24/7 How to apply The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply below by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format or via email to enquiries@searchhigher.com For a confidential conversation about the position, call Nick Brian on 07368 380888. Closing date for applications: Friday 7th June 2024 Interviews will be held week commencing:  17th June 2024