Head of Estates – Campus Development

UK Research and Innovation

. Lead and oversee the entire NERC Estates Transformation Programme .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeSwindon • United KingdomLead💰 £58,868 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex estates transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in programme governance, financial oversight, and compliance within the built environment.

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Estates LeadershipProgramme GovernanceFinancial OversightStakeholder ManagementDecarbonisation Activity

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Hard Skills

Programme Control DocumentationRisk ManagementBudget SettingCost ControlForecasting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsDecision LogsRisk Registers

Certifications & Qualifications

NEC AccreditationAPM AccreditationRICS AccreditationIWFM Accreditation

Industry Keywords

NERC Estates StrategyBuilding Safety InformationGolden Thread RequirementsCompliance StandardsDecarbonisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the entire NERC Estates Transformation Programme
Ensure alignment with the NERC Estates Strategy
Translate organisational objectives into structured programmes with deliverables, schedules, dependencies and resource requirements
Advocate for the programme and its benefits within UKRI and beyond
Oversee programme governance, strategic risk management and assurance activities
Set budgets and provide close financial tracking and assurance
Own and maintain programme plans, risk registers, dashboards, decision logs and benefits information
Engage senior stakeholders across NERC Centres and UKRI
Ensure building safety information is collected, verified and accurately handed over to statutory duty holders in support of Golden Thread requirements
Harmonise project interfaces with other estate-related workstreams
Promote data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
Prepare executive-level reports, briefing papers and updates
Deputise for the Associate Director for Estates and Sustainability when required
Work closely with NERC Head of Estates and Centre leads to ensure seamless delivery of business-as-usual and transformation activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in an estates leadership role
Experience leading and managing complex estates or capital programmes, delivering outcomes within defined time, cost and scope parameters
NEC, APM, RICS or IWFM accreditation
Strong financial oversight capability, including budget setting, cost control, forecasting and transparent financial reporting
Experience producing, maintaining and governing programme control documentation
Strength in project and programme governance, structured oversight, assurance processes and compliance with organisational standards
Ability to identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience of decarbonisation activity within the built environment
Willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet operational needs
Must satisfy Baseline Personnel Security Screening (BPSS) as a pre-condition of employment
Sponsorship applicants and dependants must pay Home Office application costs upfront; applicants must have or obtain the right to work in the UK through applicable sponsorship arrangements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days' annual leave
10.5 public and privilege days
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
Employee assistance programme providing confidential help and advice
Flexible working options
Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing initiatives
Reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities
UKRI may reimburse some or all Home Office sponsorship application fees after employment begins