Deputy Director of Estates in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University is an exceptional place to study, work and live. Our vibrant city‑based campus and outstanding facilities play a crucial role in making it a unique and inspiring environment. This is an exciting time to join Newcastle University. The Deputy Director of Estates will play a pivotal role in realising our ambitions through the delivery of major capital projects, estate improvements, and the effective utilisation of our campus. We are seeking to make a strategic appointment to develop our Estates and Facilities Service in alignment with the University's vision, values, and guiding principles.

The role will require the ability to engage in sensitive discussions, negotiations, and partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be instrumental in driving cultural change within the team and shaping the University's approach to estate development and utilisation. Working closely with the Director of Estates and Facilities, you will help to develop and implement the strategic objectives of the Estates and Facilities Service, supporting the delivery of the University's Strategic Vision. Our strategy requires a fundamental shift in how we utilise our existing estate, how we plan and allocate space, and how the Estates and Facilities team enables the University to achieve its ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Play a pivotal role in the delivery of major capital projects, estate improvements, and the effective utilisation of campus.
• Engage in sensitive discussions, negotiations, and partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive cultural change within the team and shape the University's approach to estate development and utilisation.
• Help develop and implement the strategic objectives of the Estates and Facilities Service, supporting the delivery of the University's Strategic Vision.
• Support the fundamental shift in how the University utilises its existing estate, plans and allocates space, and enables the University to achieve its ambitions.

Qualifications & Experience:

The role will require the ability to engage in sensitive discussions, negotiations, and partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will need a solid background in real estate, facilities management, and strategic planning, as well as experience in leading large-scale capital projects and driving cultural change within a team.

Equal Opportunities:

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.