Associate Director of Estates

The University Of Wolverhampton; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution based in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Estates to lead strategic planning and optimisation of the estate. The role involves overseeing major capital programmes crucial for the institution's growth as outlined in its strategy for 2035. The successful candidate will have a strong background in strategic estate management, asset management, and compliance, maximizing value from the institution's property portfolio. Comprehensive staff benefits include competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Standard Life Pension scheme

Long Service Recognition

Free Will Writing Service

IT & Mobile Discounts

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Gym memberships discounts

Flu Vouchers

Paycare Health Benefit Plan

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible & Agile Working

Free On-site Parking

Cycle Benefits Scheme

Employee Discounts

Travel Discounts

Staff Network and Inclusion

Library Access

Staff Scholarship Scheme

Leadership and Management Development

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in strategic estate management and planning.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-million-pound capital programmes.
• Deep expertise in asset management, space utilisation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership assisting the Director of Estates and Facilities.
• Be responsible for the strategic planning and optimisation of the University's built estate.
• Lead the Estates Masterplan and major capital projects.

Skills

Strategic estate management

Leadership

Asset management

Space utilisation

Building safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic property professional to become our Associate Director of Estates. This is a new senior leadership position that is essential to provide strong strategic direction for a large and complex estate and ensure the University can deliver its long‑term growth and transformation plans aligned with our University Strategy 2035. You will be crucial in maximising value, managing risk, and overseeing the multi‑million‑pound capital programmes that will define the future of our campus.

The Role

• Provide senior leadership, assisting the Director of Estates and Facilities.
• Be responsible for the strategic planning, development, and optimisation of the University’s built estate.
• Lead the Estates Masterplan and deliver major capital projects.
• Ensure statutory and building safety compliance.
• Oversee critical functions, including asset management and space utilisation.
• Maximise financial and strategic value from the University’s land and property portfolio.
• Strengthen organisational capacity to manage estate risks and maintain safe, compliant, and sustainable facilities.

You Will Bring

• Proven senior leadership experience in strategic estate management and planning.
• Extensive experience leading and delivering complex, multi‑million‑pound capital programmes.
• Deep expertise in asset management, space utilisation, and building safety/statutory compliance.
• The ability to secure financial and strategic value from physical assets.

Apply Now

Apply Now to play a defining role in developing and optimising our physical assets to support our University's ambitious future.

Staff Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts – 20% off for family and friends.
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi‑faith chaplaincy services.
• Generous Annual Leave – see table below.
• Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On‑site Parking – available across campuses.
• Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
• Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part‑time higher education, up to PhD level.
• Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.