Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London’s largest and oldest universities with 31,000 students and c.2000 staff. Since 1892, the University has been providing vocationally-relevant, accredited and professionally recognised education. The University has a large and diverse Central London estate portfolio with over 20 buildings totalling 120,000m2 in size. LSBU has invested heavily in the development of the University estate over the last decade and has ambitious development plans.

Our roots are in the real world. We offer industry-relevant degrees that mean students can become the best version of themselves, they gain skills for life and the experience employers are looking for. Our vision is to transform lives, communities, businesses and society through applied education and insight. Our work has impact. It changes lives, builds communities, strengthens society and breaks down barriers to brilliance. And we will keep working until the playing field is level for everyone.

The Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) will be responsible for the FM outsourced providers delivery of planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement management throughout the LSBU Group Estate. The post holder will also assist with the planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets as part of the LSBU Group estate master planning process and as a result of changes to the LSBU group estate as the result of organisational development. This includes the LSBU campuses at Southwark, Havering and Croydon and the campuses occupied by the other members of the LSBU Group in both Lambeth and Southwark.

This role will suit exceptional candidates with a track record of managing large diverse estates operational teams and outsourced contracts. You will be adept at prioritising and providing an exceptional customer service all within budget. To be a success in the role, in addition to strong technical building services knowledge, we are seeking an individual with outstanding stakeholder engagement and team leadership ability.

For a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Joe Glendon or Connor Humpage of The Management Recruitment Group at [email protected] or [email protected]

Closing date for online applications is Sunday 29th June 2025.

The candidate pack can be viewed at Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

The Management Recruitment Group has been exclusively retained for this campaign. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to them.