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Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities

Adecco
London Contract GBP 156,000 – 175,500
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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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