Head of Facilities Management and Projects

Full Time/Permanent
Soft Services
Hard Services
Facilities Management (main)
Estates, Property
On application
Very Competitive
West Midlands
University of Stafford
Head of Facilities Management and Projects
12-11-2025 01:58 PM
9am Monday 8th December 2025
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Shape the future of our campus environment at the University of Staffordshire

This is an exciting time to join University of Staffordshire. We recently unveiled our new name and brand identity. A bold step forward in repositioning ourselves as the UK’s leading modern university. With a vibrant new look and feel, and a stronger, more confident and compelling voice, we are celebrating diversity, opportunity and inclusivity.

The Role

As Head of Facilities Management and Projects, this is a unique opportunity to be part of our next chapter.  You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the size, and the utilisation of our estates, together with, leading and delivering high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective in-house facilities management services across our campuses.  With a strong background in estates or facilities management, you’ll be a leader who inspires and empowers others.  You’ll bring the vision and have the capability to make a lasting impact, helping to shape a safe, sustainable, and inspiring environment for students, staff, and visitors alike as we evolve our campus.   

About You

Extensive experience in estates leadership within a large, complex organisation. Strong technical knowledge of maintenance, compliance, and facilities operations. A degree in a construction/property discipline and a relevant professional qualification (e.g., MRICS, MRIBA). Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage major projects.

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to influence the University’s growth and inclusivity agenda, working in a dynamic environment that values ambition and innovation.  We offer a supportive, empowering environment where innovation, insight and expertise are valued, where bold decisions are taken and interpreted at pace, providing you with an opportunity to continue to develop your career.

Interested? For further details, contact Sophie Hester at GatenbySanderson at sophie.hester@gatenbysanderson.com

Click  www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe127415 to apply and help us shape the future of our University.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 8th December

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