Job Description
Keele University is seeking an outstanding and ambitious leader to join the institution as Executive Director of Estates and Commercial Services.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
For more than 75 years, Keele has been defined by the strength of its community and the distinctiveness of its academic offer. Established in 1949, the University is home to over 15,000 students and is set within one of the largest and most picturesque campuses in the UK, spanning more than 600 acres of Staffordshire countryside. Keele has built a strong national and international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research, and offers a close-knit, campus-based experience that combines academic excellence with a strong sense of belonging.
Within this context, the role of Executive Director of Estates and Commercial Services offers a unique opportunity to play a crucial role for the University. Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and serving as a key member of the University Executive, the role carries responsibility for a broad and critical portfolio, encompassing estates development and asset management, facilities and campus services, sustainability, student accommodation and a range of commercial activities that support the University’s long-term financial resilience.
Keele’s campus is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in the UK and sits at the heart of its identity and future success. Set within an extensive and distinctive environment, the estate provides a platform from which to enhance the student and staff experience, enable world-class teaching and research, strengthen partnerships and community engagement, and unlock new and sustainable commercial opportunities.
The postholder will lead the development and delivery of a long-term estate strategy and masterplan, shaping the evolution of the campus over the coming decades and ensuring it remains both distinctive and fit for the future.
Keele is seeking an exceptional, values-driven leader with a strong track record of strategic estates leadership within a complex organisation. The successful candidate will be able to lead a broad portfolio spanning capital development, FM operations and commercial and hospitality services, combined with the ability to balance commercial performance with a strong service ethos. They will demonstrate a deep commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, alongside the credibility and presence to operate effectively at executive level and with external partners. Just as importantly, they will share Keele’s commitment to community and excellence, and be motivated by the opportunity to create lasting impact.
To learn more about the role, view the Candidate Brochure at: Keele University - EDofECS
To arrange a briefing discussion please contact our advisors Ben Duffill ( ) or Michael Hewlett ( ) at MRG.
Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement and can be sent to
The closing date for applications is 9th August 2026.
Formal Interviews will be held on Friday 25th September 2026.
Keele University values diversity, and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, and to proper and fair representation across its senior decision making groups. xwwtmva In support of these commitments, the University particularly welcomes expressions of interest and applications from women and from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, for this post.
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