Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
London Metropolitan University is seeking to recruit to the post of Associate Director of Estate Development to play a leading role in the delivery of its Estates Strategy.
London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it’s what makes the University so unique. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.
Now is an exciting time to be joining the University to take up this role. We are three years into our estate strategy, which sees the University planning bold and large-scale investments of c£200 million to develop our buildings, physical and digital infrastructure.
Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Associate Director of Estate Development takes leadership responsibility for the strategic development and effective utilisation of the University’s estate including capital programme/project delivery, master planning, space strategy/management and property management.
We are seeking an individual with demonstrable experience of leading the delivery of capital development programmes spanning major capital projects through to smaller scale refurbishment and fit-out projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, high levels of property and space management awareness with experience of reporting, risk management and supply chain management. We are particularly seeking a person that takes a proactive and positive approach to team development, relationship building and excellence in delivery. They will be genuinely motivated by delivering an inspiring estates environment for this special University.
If you are inspired to join a dynamic and purposeful team and play a leading role in a period that will transform the estate and environment for our students, staff and visitors, take a look at the candidate brochure https://online.flippingbook.com/view/659018452/ and contact our retained search advisors Nick Coppard (nicholas.coppard@mrgglobal.com / 07896 079 495) and Charley McCarthy (charley.mccarthy@mrgglobal.com / 07355 093 390) at MRG to arrange a briefing discussion.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 13th April 2025.
Championing equity and inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do here at London Metropolitan University. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to equity and inclusion at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/
View the benefits of working at London Met on our Information for Applicants page at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/jobs-at-london-met/information-for-applicants/
