Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities
Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities
Rate – 675 (A Day)
Location – London (Hybrid)
Duration – 6 Months (Initially)
Ir35 – Inside (Must use an umbrella company)
Role Purpose
To support the strategic and operational leadership of the Estates & Facilities function within a Higher Education environment, while leading a defined transformation programme . The postholder will bring a strong operational background, ensuring continuity of Estates & FM services while driving change initiatives to enhance service delivery, efficiency, compliance, and customer experience.
The role will also act as a deputy to the Director of Estates & Facilities , providing leadership across core EFM services when required.
Key Responsibilities
Transformation Programme Leadership
- Lead the delivery of a structured Estates & Facilities transformation programme over a 6–month period.
- Identify opportunities for service optimisation, cost savings, and operational improvements across EFM.
- Implement change management strategies to support successful adoption across teams.
- Develop and track KPIs, milestones, and benefits realisation.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with institutional strategy.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in Estates & Facilities Management within a complex environment (ideally Higher Education, NHS, or public sector).
- Demonstrable experience leading operational FM services (hard and soft FM).
- Proven track record of delivering transformation/change programmes .
- Experience deputising at a senior level within Estates & Facilities.
- Strong understanding of statutory compliance and health & safety regulations .
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands–on operational delivery.
- Excellent project and programme management capability.
- Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
Qualifications (Desirable)
- Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g. FM, Engineering, Building Services).
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. IWFM, RICS, CIOB).
- Project management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent).
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