The University of Lincoln is seeking to appoint to the newly created role of Director of Campus Innovation.
This is a transformative leadership opportunity to shape the future of our campuses and deliver a bold vision for innovation, regeneration, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with our Vice Chancellor, Board, and Executive team, the Director will lead have a hugely influential remit encompassing estates strategy and campus transformation, capital programme delivery, estates operations, and campus services including accommodation, retail, and hospitality.
The University of Lincoln is entering an exciting new chapter, guided by a refreshed strategy that places transformation, growth, and impact at its core. Our purpose is to improve lives and communities by attracting global talent and driving technological and digital innovation across key sectors. Our ambition is clear: to be ranked among the Top 40 UK universities and Top 500 globally by 2030, and to be recognised in the Top 15 UK universities by 2050.
To enable this, we have ambitious plans to evolve our physical and digital environments in ways that reflect our values, support our academic mission, and enhance the experience of our students, staff, and wider community. Key priorities include:
* Transforming our Brayford Pool campus to refresh the vibrant heart of our university
* Consolidating and optimising our campus and accommodation portfolio to unlock commercial income streams
* Delivering industry-leading, customer-focused campus operations and services
* Partnering with public and private sector organisations to develop land and property assets that benefit the University, the city of Lincoln, and the wider region
* Developing a cutting-edge AgriTech campus at Riseholme, centred around the Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology
We are seeking a visionary leader with a strong sense of purpose and a “can-do” mindset. You will be customer-focused, listening to and responding to the needs of students, staff, and stakeholders, and will lead this culture across the Estates, Facilities and Campus Services. You will bring commercial acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to the development and optimisation of our campus and be confident working with external partners to deliver outcomes that benefit the University, the city, and the region.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone with a compelling motivation and passion to join our team — someone who sees the potential of this role and who is excited to turn ambition into action.
To learn more about the role, view the Candidate Brochure at: UOL_Director of Campus Innovation
To arrange a briefing discussion please contact our advisors Ben Duffill (07976 125 010 / ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com) or Michael Hewlett (07972 579 938 / michael.hewlett@mrgglobal.com) at MRG.
Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement and can be sent to sally.brockway@mrgglobal.com.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th October 2025.
The University of Lincoln strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.