Deputy Director - Planning, Development & Improvement

Job Title:

Deputy Director - Planning, Development & Improvement Department:
Estates Services Grade: 10 Campus:
Any Closing Date: 12th February 2026 Reference Number: 040828 (Permanent / Full-Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE - Responsible to the Director of Estates Services, you will be responsible for the strategic development and integrated delivery of strategic design management across all Estates Services sections, strategic and general estates planning, space management, management of projects, estate portfolio matters, and estate improvements across all campuses. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the Derry~Londonderry programme of work, including guiding the planning and delivery team to ensure the programme meets delivery requirements and achieves the strategic objectives.

You will also play a key role in liaising with key project stakeholders, both internal and external, and ensuring governance requirements are met.

- ABOUT YOU
- You will have:

- A relevant degree in a construction-related discipline.

- Experience of leading corporate strategic planning processes.

- A record of achievement in programme management for a large estate of at least 100,000 square metres, including the successful delivery of development and improvement programmes of at least £10M per annum. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education.

You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.