Director of Commercial Estates & Services
The Director of Commercial Estates and Services is responsible for designing, developing and implementing strategy, operations, upkeep and compliance of SRUC’s complex and evolving estate, including leadership of Campus & Estate Services, Facilities Management, Energy and Environment, Health & Safety, Commercial Estates, Residential Service and Commercial Physical Services (Comprising of Eurofins, CEU and Commercial Trials).
About the opportunity:
In this role you will lead as SRUC’s ‘corporate landlord’, responsible for ensuring that SRUC’s Estates strategy supports the delivery of the institutional strategy and provides quality, efficient, commercially competitive and financially viable buildings and related services.
You will have overall responsibility for the SRUC’s entire campus assets, property, land, infrastructure and commercial service delivery, including its safety, compliance, strategic, operational and financial management, and ensuring the successful and cost-effective delivery of customer needs through capital projects, refurbishment, maintenance and sustainability. This will include the on-going review and production of cost-effective maintenance programmes, development of policies and procedures in compliance with Health and Safety regulations, maintenance of buildings cost data and the effective deployment of resources.
You will advise and work with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to develop and implement SRUC’s Estates Strategy to develop the sites as necessary in order for the effective delivery of SRUC’s academic/research/ commercial and financial ambitions.
A key aspect of this role is the aim of maximising and leveraging commercial returns from SRUC’s estates, residencies, assets and physical services in developing a clear strategy and supporting operating model which can deliver on ambitious financial outcome targets.
In this role, you will report directly to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and will advise and work with the ELT/SRUC Board as required.
Key leadership areas:
- Facilities Management
- Health & Safety
- Sustainability/energy management
- Catering
- Cleaning
- Residences
- Physical Services (Eurofins, Trails and CEU)
Line management and leadership responsibility for a team of (currently) 58:
- 3 direct reports (Grades 1 to 3)
- 55 indirect reports (Grades 7 to 3)
Responsible for the Campus and Estates Services (including Health and Safety, Facilities Management and residences), Physical Services and Commercial Estates budget amounting to approximately £14 million per annum.
Minimum Qualifications:
The post holder should be educated to
SCQF Level 9 (degree level) in a related discipline or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant professional experience.
Why work for SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.
SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Director of Commercial Estates & Services
Company: SRUC
Salary: £83,860 to £93,104 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: EH9 3JG
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Nov 2026
Closing date: 9 Dec 2026
Summary
The Director of Commercial Estates and Services is responsible for designing, developing and implementing strategy, operations, upkeep and compliance of SRUC’s complex and evolving estate, including leadership of Campus & Estate Services, Facilities Management, Energy and Environment, Health & Safety, Commercial Estates, Residential Service and Commercial Physical Services (Comprising of Eurofins, CEU and Commercial Trials).
About the opportunity:
In this role you will lead as SRUC’s ‘corporate landlord’, responsible for ensuring that SRUC’s Estates strategy supports the delivery of the institutional strategy and provides quality, efficient, commercially competitive and financially viable buildings and related services.
You will have overall responsibility for the SRUC’s entire campus assets, property, land, infrastructure and commercial service delivery, including its safety, compliance, strategic, operational and financial management, and ensuring the successful and cost-effective delivery of customer needs through capital projects, refurbishment, maintenance and sustainability. This will include the on-going review and production of cost-effective maintenance programmes, development of policies and procedures in compliance with Health and Safety regulations, maintenance of buildings cost data and the effective deployment of resources.
You will advise and work with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to develop and implement SRUC’s Estates Strategy to develop the sites as necessary in order for the effective delivery of SRUC’s academic/research/ commercial and financial ambitions.
A key aspect of this role is the aim of maximising and leveraging commercial returns from SRUC’s estates, residencies, assets and physical services in developing a clear strategy and supporting operating model which can deliver on ambitious financial outcome targets.
In this role, you will report directly to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and will advise and work with the ELT/SRUC Board as required.
Key leadership areas:
- Campus & Estates Services
- Commercial estates & services
- Lease portfolio & estate contracts
- Facilities Management
- Health & Safety
- Sustainability/energy management
- Catering
- Cleaning
- Residences
- Physical Services (Eurofins, Trails and CEU)
Line management and leadership responsibility for a team of (currently) 58:
- 3 direct reports (Grades 1 to 3)
- 55 indirect reports (Grades 7 to 3)
Responsible for the Campus and Estates Services (including Health and Safety, Facilities Management and residences), Physical Services and Commercial Estates budget amounting to approximately £14 million per annum.
Minimum Qualifications:
The post holder should be educated to
SCQF Level 9 (degree level) in a related discipline or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant professional experience.
Why work for SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.
SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
Director of Commercial Estates & Services employer: SRUC
SRUC is an exceptional employer that prioritises the enhancement of learning and teaching, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have ample opportunities for growth while contributing to meaningful initiatives that directly impact student experiences. Located in a vibrant educational community, SRUC offers a unique environment where staff can thrive and make a significant difference in the lives of students.
