Education

Finding estates, facilities management and professional services leaders for education institutions

We partner with higher education institutions, further education colleges, independent schools and multi-academy trusts, and have built a strong reputation within the sector.

For more information about our expertise in recruiting professional services leaders for higher education institutions please visit our University People page and to find out how we support the recruitment of non-academic leadership roles into schools please visit Schools Leadership.

We recruit senior leaders across the full range of estates and facilities management disciplines including project management, operations, commercial services/hospitality, student accommodation and energy/sustainability.

Fundamental to our success is our genuine knowledge of the sector, helping us to identify and attract exceptional senior talent in a challenging marketplace.

University People Schools Leadership

Notable appointments

Estates and Facilities Management

      • Director of Estates at the University of Oxford
      • Campus 2030 Chief Operating Officer at the Open University
      • Director of Estates and Facilities at Babraham Research Campus
      • AD of Engineering at the University of Sheffield
      • Director of Estates at United Learning
      • Director of Estates and Facilities at the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST)
      • Director of Operations at Dauntsey’s School

Professional Services

      • Director of Library and Digital Academy Services at University of Law
      • Director of Service Transformation at Keele University
      • Director of Digital Strategy and IT at Canterbury Christchurch University
      • Head of Admissions at Horris Hill
      • Bursar at St James School
      • Director of HR at City of London Schools
      • Financial Controller at London Parks Schools

Latest opportunities

Head of Architecture – IT Services

  • £65,000 - £90,000 Per Annum
  • Fixed Term Contract
  • West Midlands, UK

I am currently working with a Midlands based Higher Education provider who are seeking an experienced Head of Architecture on an interim basis. This pivotal role is responsible for...

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Interim Senior Facilities Manager

  • Freelance
  • London, UK

One of my longstanding public sector organisations are seeking an experienced interim facilities manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality services across a complex, high-profile site in London. This...

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Head of Finance

  • £65,000 - £79,000 Per Annum
  • Permanent
  • London, UK

Head of Finance, City Schools City of London School for Girls, City of London School, and City Junior School About Us The City of London School and the City...

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Director of Energy and ESG

  • Permanent
  • London , UK

UPP, the leading partner to UK universities for on-campus accommodation infrastructure, is seeking to recruit a Director of Energy and ESG. UPP is the UK’s leading provider of on-campus...

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Partnership Director, Sussex Estates and Facilities LLP

  • £100,000 Per Annum
  • Permanent
  • Brighton, UK

Sussex Estates and Facilities LLP (SEF) is seeking to recruit a Partnership Director to lead facilities management provision across the University of Sussex estate portfolio. The University of Sussex...

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Permanent
  • London, UK

Competitive Salary plus excellent benefits King’s College London is rated among the world’s top universities and ranked sixth in the UK for the quality and quantity of its research...

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Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

  • £80,000 Per Annum
  • Permanent
  • London, UK

London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London's largest and oldest universities with 31,000 students and c.2000 staff.   Since 1892, the University has been providing vocationally-relevant, accredited and...

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Strategic Estates Master Planner

  • £75,000 Per Annum
  • Permanent
  • London, UK

London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London's largest and oldest universities with 31,000 students and c.2000 staff.   Since 1892, the University has been providing vocationally-relevant, accredited...

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Director of Campus Services

  • £84,000 - £94,000 Per Annum
  • Permanent
  • London, UK

London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London's largest and oldest universities with 31,000 students and c.2000 staff. Since 1892, the University has been providing vocationally-relevant,...

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Senior Property Operations Manager

  • £70,000 - £75,000 Per Annum
  • Permanent
  • London, UK

Imperial College London is seeking a Senior Property Operations Manager to join their property team based at their White City campus. A global top ten university with world-changing impact,...

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Director of Sector Engagement

  • Permanent
  • London, UK

UPP, the leading partner to UK universities for on-campus accommodation infrastructure, is seeking to recruit a Director of Sector Engagement to lead our external engagement with the UK higher...

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Head of Estates

  • £67,131 - £77,687 Per Annum
  • Permanent
  • Bradford, UK

Create a culture of service delivery excellence focused on enhancing the student experience At Dixons, we believe in transforming lives through education. Our mission is to challenge educational and...

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