Director of Estates and Facilities

The University of Wolverhampton is recruiting an ambitious, commercially-focussed and experienced Director of Estates and Facilities to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of its multi-campus estate.

Location: Wolverhampton (multi-campus)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Closing Date: 1 August 2025

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable estate that supports the University's strategic ambitions as we embark on an exciting, fast-paced and visionary Estates Masterplan. This is a critical leadership position overseeing a broad portfolio including capital development, estates operations, facilities services, customer experience, and health and safety. You will lead a significant capital programme (circa £15-20m per annum) and ensure that our estate infrastructure aligns with the needs of students, staff, and the wider community.

We are seeking a proven leader with extensive senior-level experience in estates and facilities management within a large and complex organisation. You will bring strong commercial acumen, a track record of delivering large-scale capital projects, and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style. An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the higher education sector is desirable.

This is a great opportunity to shape the physical environment of our university that is deeply rooted in its community and driven by innovation and social mobility. If you meet the essential criteria for this post and have experience in working in a large, complex organisation at a senior level, and you are results oriented, we welcome your application. For an informal conversation please contact Dr. Pete Cross via .