Deputy Director of Estates and Digital Integration
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Appointing senior leaders in higher education, life sciences and schools
We believe our campus is one of the finest in the country; we have made a heavy investment in making it an exciting and inspiring place in which to study and work.
Located in the heart of Leicester, DMU's campus blends the historical and the new, reflecting the great tradition of our home city and its buildings, while creating a legacy. Our buildings and facilities are all within walking distances of each other and only a five-minute walk from the city centre.
The centrepiece is the stunning Vijay Patel Building with an open top roof seating area, the new home of our art and design courses. There is also our newly refurbished Campus Centre, home of the De Montfort Students' Union, our striking Hugh Aston building, for business and law, our magnificent 19th‑century Hawthorn building for health and life sciences, and many others.
The newly created Deputy Director of Estates and Digital Integration post will play a critical role in ensuring we deliver a high‑performing, safe, sustainable, and digitally advanced estate. The post holder will support the Director in strategic leadership and operational management across all Estates functions, with direct accountability for Maintenance, Capital Projects, Energy Management, and Digital Integration.
The role combines strategic and operational oversight of the estate with the integration of innovative digital technologies.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership across all estates functions.
* Accountable for Maintenance, Capital Projects, Energy Management, and Digital Integration.
* Prioritise and deliver exceptional customer service within budget.
* Engage stakeholders and lead teams to achieve results‑focused outcomes.
Qualifications
* Track record of managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts.
* Outstanding stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills.
* Results‑focused and customer‑centric approach.
For a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Michael Hewlett or Ben Duffill of The Management Recruitment Group at michael.hewlett@mrgglobal.com or ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com.
Closing date for online applications is Sunday 7th December 2025.
The candidate pack can be viewed at Deputy Director Estates and Digital Integration.
The Management Recruitment Group has been exclusively retained for this campaign. All direct and third‑party applications will be forwarded to them.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management
* Industries: Higher Education, Facilities Services, and Real Estate
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