Interim Director of Supply Chain (Estates)

London

We are looking for a Director of Supply Chain (Estates) to work for a leading University, based in London.

With an annual expenditure exceeding £380m, you will oversee a broad and complex remit of Hard and Soft Facilities Management, Energy, Construction, Refurbishment, and Sustainability. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will lead a high performing team and act as a trusted peer to the Estates Executive, driving the transition toward a Centre of Excellence.

As the Interim Lead, you will own the business relationship for the Estates category, connecting the needs of campus users with impactful supply chain delivery.

• Execute the Three Year Estates Supply Chain Plan and drive the next tranche of the University's Commercial Strategy.
• Represent the function at the Project Review Committee and present complex strategic papers to university committees.
• Lead, coach, and inspire an established Estates Commercial & Procurement team, ensuring the continued growth/development of professional skills and capability.
• Bring creative thinking to risk monitoring, contingency planning, and innovative commercial models.
• Ensure every pound spent drives social value, inclusive access, and net zero targets.
• Lean into complex supply chain disputes and lead high stakes negotiations with gravitas.
• Commercial Gravitas & Matrix Experience.

• Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience leading commercial teams across varied sectors, with deep knowledge of Hard/Soft FM markets and contracting models.
• A history of re designing high value requirements and embedding commercial contract management to drive supplier value.
• The ability to operate effectively within a complex matrix environment, building rapid rapport with stakeholders and external advisors.
• Skilled at translating complex commercial concepts for non expert audiences and presenting at the Board level.