Main duties and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to our Estates and Facilities Directorate, as Head of Space and Resource Management. Working within a dedicated team, you will lead this specialist team to ensure the university’s space is managed both efficiently and effectively, whilst ensuring the student experience is enhanced and our staff are empowered.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director of Campus Services, will lead the strategic space planning and resource function at DMU, ensuring the efficient and effective utilisation of the university estate in alignment with academic and operational objectives.

The role involves leading on high level and operational space and resource solutions, developing long-term and flexible space strategies, overseeing operational space planning, and managing key staff responsible for space and resource services.

As the university’s central point of contact for space and resource allocation, the postholder will work closely with faculties, professional services directorates, and university leadership to ensure space is aligned with institutional priorities and allocated in support of strategic goals. The role requires proactive stakeholder engagement and cross-university collaboration to ensure that space provision effectively meets both current and future needs.

The postholder will be an integral part of the delivery of DMU’s new campus masterplan and smart campus vision, which includes plans for divestments and modernisations of DMU’s estate.

About You

You will be a compassionate, strategic leader with substantial experience space planning, data analysis and resource allocation and strong collaborative skills. A knowledge of working within in UK higher education is desirable but not essential. You will leadership skills and a proven track records of delivering service improvements, an in-depth understanding of space utilisation best practice and experience of managing multiple projects and a strong team work ethos.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to shape an institutional approach to space and resource utilisation, at a time of increasing sector need. You will join a collaborative team committed to creating and maintaining a safe, functional and exciting learning environment for our whole community. Using your knowledge to drive innovation and promote emerging technologies within a challenging sector.

Working Arrangements

The role operates within a hybrid working model, with an expectation of at least three days per week on campus. Occasional evening and weekend working may be required to meet business needs.

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Contact

For more information please contact Helen Rutherford - helen.rutherford@dmu.ac.uk