Summary: The role of Interim Deputy Director of Estates at a modern university in the South-East involves leading capital development programs and managing planned and reactive maintenance. The position requires collaboration with the Director of Estates to implement property strategies for a diverse and complex portfolio. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and operational expertise, focusing on quality and innovation in estate management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the capital development program.
- Assist with the long-term estate strategy.
- Manage planned and reactive maintenance.
- Oversee program management of lifecycle works.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in developing and implementing property strategies.
- Experience with large scale, diverse, and technically complex portfolios.
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Strong communication skills.
- Leadership capabilities at a strategic level.
- Operational expertise in fostering a culture of quality and innovation.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A thriving modern university in the South-East are seeking an Interim Deputy Director of Estates to undertake a consultancy assignment covering all aspects of masterplan and capital development alongside undertaking responsibility for planned and reactive maintenance. Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Interim Deputy Director will have two main deliverables of leading their current capital development programme in conjunction with assisting with their long-term estate strategy. The remit also includes planned/reactive maintenance and programme management of their lifecycle works . They are seeking an exceptional leader with a proven track record of developing and implementing property strategies across comparably large scale, diverse and technically complex portfolios. Positive, driven and a natural collaborator, you will possess excellent commercial acumen and communication skills. This role will suit professionals who are adept at providing leadership at the wider strategic level in conjunction with proven operational expertise in developing a culture of ‘best in class’ quality and innovation.