Strategic Director of Facilities & Health & Safety

Director of Facilities | Director of Health and Safety Level 8 – Competitive salary | Cranfield, Bedfordshire Cranfield University is recruiting two senior leaders to shape the future of our estate, infrastructure, and health, safety and wellbeing.

As a specialist postgraduate university with world‑class facilities, industry partnerships and a unique campus including laboratories, commercial operations, residential accommodation and a fully operational airport, we offer a rare opportunity to lead in a complex, high‑impact environment.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the University’s Estates Strategy and Masterplan, overseeing capital development, facilities and property management, sustainability, compliance and health and safety. You will manage a large multi‑disciplinary team and drive delivery of our net zero carbon commitment by 2030.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, you will be the University’s principal authority on health, safety and wellbeing. You will lead strategy and operations, advise senior leaders and governors, work with regulators, and embed a proactive, inclusive safety culture across all campuses and activities.

We are seeking experienced, strategic leaders with strong professional credibility, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for creating safe, sustainable, high‑quality environments.

25 January 2026

Cranfield, Bedfordshire

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Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.