Estates Administration Manager

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking to appoint an Estates Administration Manager responsible for leading the organisation and provision of a full range of administrative services to our central estates team.

Now is an exciting time to be joining UAL to take up this role. A 10-year Estates Strategy has been developed which will see the delivery of new campuses for London College of Fashion (completed in 2024) and London College of Communication (to be completed in 2027) as well as a period of estate transformation across our existing portfolio that ensures the UAL estate is fit for purpose, sustainable and provides world-class facilities and experience to our students, staff and partners. 

Following the appointment of new Associate Directors in the areas of Estate Development and Facilities Management in 2024, we are now embarking on an investment in the team that will see the appointment to c.25 new roles in these areas.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Facilities Management this pivotal role ensures the smooth delivery of administrative support across the department. Leading a team of administrators the Administration Manager will be responsible for the organisation and provision of a full range of financial, secretarial, clerical and administrative services.

You will work with colleagues to ensure a seamless service to the department, proactively assessing and identifying business and stakeholder requirements, building collaborative relationships and common understanding with key stakeholders to ensure that the service reflects the Estates business requirements.

The role offers a fantastic career opportunity for a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality support services.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised individual with strong leadership and administrative experience. You’ll have a background in both office and team management, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Confident with financial systems and Microsoft Office, you’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities and building effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
▪ Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
▪ Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions