Estates Administration Manager

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking to appoint an Estates Administration Manager responsible for leading the organisation and provision of a full range of administrative services to our central estates team.

UAL is a global leader in creativity, innovation, and invention across the knowledge economy. Comprising six renowned Colleges and four Institutes across London, UAL continues to shape the future of art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UAL is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming its status as a creative powerhouse. With a vibrant, multicultural community of over 20,000 students from more than 130 countries, UAL fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment that nurtures the next generation of creative talent.

Now is an exciting time to be joining UAL to take up this role. A 10-year Estates Strategy has been developed which will see the delivery of new campuses for London College of Fashion (completed in 2024) and London College of Communication (to be completed in 2027) as well as a period of estate transformation across our existing portfolio that ensures the UAL estate is fit for purpose, sustainable and provides world-class facilities and experience to our students, staff and partners.  Following the appointment of new Associate Directors in the areas of Estate Development and Facilities Management in 2024, we are now embarking on an investment in the team that will see the appointment to c.25 new roles in these areas.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Facilities Management this pivotal role ensures the smooth delivery of administrative support across the department. Leading a team of administrators the Administration Manager will be responsible for the organisation and provision of a full range of financial, secretarial, clerical and administrative services. You will work with colleagues to ensure a seamless service to the department, proactively assessing and identifying business and stakeholder requirements, building collaborative relationships and common understanding with key stakeholders to ensure that the service reflects the Estates business requirements.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised individual with strong leadership and administrative experience. You’ll have a background in both office and team management, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Confident with financial systems and Microsoft Office, you’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities and building effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

The role offers a fantastic career opportunity for a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality support services.

The Candidate Brochure can be viewed at UAL – Estates Administration Manager

For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisor Sian Gardiner (sian.gardiner@mrgglobal.com) at MRG.  Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 12^th October 2025.
Interviews will take place at UAL on Thursday 30th October.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.