Campus Development Director(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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December 29, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Lead the Next Chapter of a World-Class University Estate

The University of Reading is seeking an experienced and visionary Campus Development Director to lead the strategic development of its exceptional campus estate.

With a heritage spanning almost a century, the University is internationally recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and enterprise. Its campuses in Reading and Henley are consistently rated among the UK’s finest university green spaces, supporting a vibrant academic community of over 19,000 students and nearly 4,000 staff. The estate is central to the University’s success—and this role offers a rare opportunity to shape its future.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will provide senior leadership for the Campus Development Department and take responsibility for the University’s major capital, infrastructure, and development programmes.

You will:

  • Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary in-house team, from senior managers to operational professionals
  • Translate institutional strategy into a coherent, deliverable campus development portfolio
  • Oversee major construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality, and safety standards
  • Provide strong governance, financial oversight, and risk management across programmes
  • Embed sustainability and decarbonisation principles into all stages of planning and delivery
  • Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and external partners

What You Will Bring

You will be a senior leader with a proven track record of success in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You are likely to offer:

  • Extensive experience leading large-scale capital projects and programmes
  • Strong strategic, commercial, and financial management capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A relevant degree and UK professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB, RIBA)
  • In-depth knowledge of construction, procurement, and project management best practice

Desirable experience includes:

  • Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MSc or MBA)
  • Programme or project management accreditation
  • Experience applying sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM

Why Join the University of Reading?

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to one of the UK’s most attractive and respected university estates. In return, the University offers:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • An outstanding USS pension scheme
  • 40 days annual leave, including public holidays and University closure days
  • A collaborative culture that values innovation, sustainability, and professional development

Right to Work and Visa Information

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker visa route, applicants who may require sponsorship are advised to check eligibility independently. Visa routes will only be discussed with candidates invited to interview.

Skilled Worker eligibility requirements:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/eligibility

Equality, Inclusion and Flexible Working

The University of Reading is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment. We actively support:

  • The Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality
  • The Race Equality Charter
  • LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion
  • Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) accreditation

Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and considered in line with business needs.

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