Assistant Director Head of Property and Development

Assistant Director Head of Property and Development

Ref Number B28-00111 Professional Expertise Estates, Facilities, Accommodation and Safety Department Finance, Commercial and Estates (B28) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £77,000+ Contract Type Permanent Working Type Hybrid Available for Secondment No Closing Date 12-Sept-2025About us

This is an internal recruitment advert, available to eligible UCL workers onlyShape the Future of London’s Global UniversityUCL’s estate is one of the most distinctive and ambitious in the higher education sector, encompassing over

240 buildings, 6.5 million sq. ft. of academic accommodation, and 4,500 student bedrooms

across our Bloomsbury and UCL East campuses. This scale, variety and complexity presents a unique opportunity for an experienced property leader to make a transformative impact at a world-leading university.We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as

Assistant Director – Head of Property and Development

within our Property, Space and Strategy team.About the role

Reporting to the

Director of Property, Space and Strategy , you will:Lead UCL’s property team, overseeing

asset management, lease transactions, and development management

across our diverse portfolio.Develop and implement

estate and accommodation strategies , ensuring alignment with UCL’s long-term vision.Strategically manage a property budget of c.

£40m per annum , driving efficiencies and optimising value.Provide leadership on key development opportunities, from early conceptualisation through to delivery.Represent UCL in high-profile property dealings with stakeholders including local authorities, the University of London, and other major landowners.This is a highly visible role where you will act as Deputy to the Director of Property, Space and Strategy and as a key member of the Estates Management Team.About you

You will bring:Professional property qualifications

(MRICS preferred) and significant experience in asset and property management.A strong track record in

estate strategy, development consultancy/management, acquisitions, disposals, and contract negotiations

across large, complex portfolios.Proven ability to lead and inspire professional teams while navigating complex stakeholder environments.Commercial acumen and financial management expertise to deliver value for UCL.A collaborative and strategic mindset, with excellent communication and influencing skills.What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase schemeDefined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanRelocation scheme for certain postsOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its ..... full job details .....