Deputy Director - Maintenance and Capital Works

This is an exciting time to join the University of Bedfordshire as we progress with our ‘Transforming Bedfordshire’ Strategy (Transforming Bedfordshire). Our new Deputy Director will be a pivotal player to deliver our vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive, ambitious academic community.

Our campuses are the core of what we do and who we are. They are where our talented students produce their innovative work, make meaningful connections personally and professionally, and find their individual style.  They are a hub for learning and a place to connect.

The Deputy Director of Estates - Maintenance & Capital Works is a senior leadership role with end-to-end accountability for the operational performance, statutory compliance, capital and revenue project delivery, risk management and strategic development of the University’s estate. The post holder operates as the single senior point of accountability for engineering maintenance, compliance and estates-led projects, exercising assurance, governance and delegated authority across their team and external consultants and contractors.

The role is strategic and assurance-focused, ensuring that maintenance delivery, capital and revenue projects, and compliance activities are robust, integrated, compliant and data-driven, while avoiding direct involvement in routine day-to-day task management.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with a track record of delivering strategic maintenance, lifecycle works, reconfigurations and refurbishments across a similar diverse live environment. You will be adept at prioritising and providing an exceptional customer service all within budget. To be a success in the role, we are seeking an individual with outstanding stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills, and who is results focused and customer-centric in approach.

At the University of Bedfordshire, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and sustainable environment. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences, particularly those from underrepresented groups. If you are ready to lead change and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply. 

For a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Michael Hewlett or Ben Duffill of The Management Recruitment Group.

To apply for the role, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you believe you are a suitable candidate and how you meet the criteria in the person specification for the post.

Closing date for online applications is Sunday 6th September 2026

The Management Recruitment Group has been exclusively retained for this campaign. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to them.