Transforming the Estates and Facilities Landscape in Higher Education
Posted 5th February 2025
Building on our extensive experience in Estates and Facilities leadership appointments within the sector—particularly over the past 18 months—we have developed a thought piece exploring the evolving landscape and critical challenges facing universities. This includes the complexities of managing estates and the increasing pressures on institutions.
From a talent acquisition standpoint, the sector has experienced significant turnover, coupled with a talent pool struggling to keep pace with demand. As search specialists with dedicated expertise in this field, we examine how priorities are shifting, the adaptations future leaders will need to make, and the growing importance of diversity—along with actionable insights on how to achieve it.
Additionally, we are proud to highlight our successes in appointing exceptional estates leaders on a national scale.
If you are an Estates leader interested in a confidential conversation about your career, or if you have hiring plans for own your team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can reach us at 0191 500 5500 or by email at info@dixonwalter.co.uk
Posted by Sarah Walker
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