Deputy Director (Facilities Management)
| Posting date: | 12 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £71,400 per year |
| Additional salary information: | This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0626-186 |
Summary
Full-Time, Permanent.
The Estates department is in the process of developing the University’s historic estate to provide a 21st century campus and user experience that meets the increasingly contemporary needs of the people studying, working, and visiting here. The Estates Department is in the final stages of a post pandemic restructure, and the Deputy Director Estates (FM) role is a key strategic enabling part of this new structure.
This post, reporting through to the Estates Director will manage the Facilities Management resources for the Estates Department.
The Deputy Director Estates (FM) will support the Estates and wider University Senior and Executive Teams. Therefore, the postholder will be required to adopt a University-wide perspective and build relationships accordingly with a variety of professional service and academic stakeholders, both within and out with the University to facilitate the briefing, governance and delivery of all Estates works and services.
The successful candidate will have a positive and proven track record of working in a senior Facilities Management/Maintenance role in an HEI or similar scale organisation professional service department and exhibit excellent organisation, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills with the ability to communicate with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0626-186
Closing Date: 23:59, 8 July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Estates department is in the process of developing the University’s historic estate to provide a 21st century campus and user experience that meets the increasingly contemporary needs of the people studying, working, and visiting here. The Estates Department is in the final stages of a post pandemic restructure, and the Deputy Director Estates (FM) role is a key strategic enabling part of this new structure.
This post, reporting through to the Estates Director will manage the Facilities Management resources for the Estates Department.
The Deputy Director Estates (FM) will support the Estates and wider University Senior and Executive Teams. Therefore, the postholder will be required to adopt a University-wide perspective and build relationships accordingly with a variety of professional service and academic stakeholders, both within and out with the University to facilitate the briefing, governance and delivery of all Estates works and services.
The successful candidate will have a positive and proven track record of working in a senior Facilities Management/Maintenance role in an HEI or similar scale organisation professional service department and exhibit excellent organisation, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills with the ability to communicate with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0626-186
Closing Date: 23:59, 8 July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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