Association of University Engineers

Assistant Director of Estates (Operations)

Permanent
Senior Salary Level 4 Appointment - competitive salary
A great range of benefits and discounts for colleagues

This is a pivotal senior leadership role within the Facilities Division, reporting to the Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services and carrying responsibility for the strategic direction and operational delivery of the University’s engineering, maintenance, utilities and facilities services.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the estate and associated infrastructure are safe, resilient, legally compliant and fit for purpose, supporting the University’s core missions of teaching, research and student experience.

Applications should be submitted through the recruitment portal by 2nd March 2026 with interviews expected to be held in person at the Lancaster University Bailrigg Campus on 26th March 2026. 

Further information on the role, including the full Person Specification is available here

How to apply

Organisation: Lancaster University

Closing date: 2 March 2026

Organisation Posting Vacancy: Lancaster University

Organisation contact name: David Hounslea (arrange via Tara Duce - Divisional Executive Assistant)

Organisation contact email: t.duce@lancaster.ac.uk

Website: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs/landing/assistant-director-estates-operations/

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