Estates Director

Estates Director - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Estates Director Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 478606 Salary £105,000 - £162,500 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 2 Contract type Permanent Business area Estates Type of role Estates Senior leadership Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location East Kilbride, London About the job Job summary The Estates Director will lead the transformation and stewardship of an estate unique to the United Kingdom. The FCDO’s £2.5bn global property estate spans 180 countries and comprises approximately 6,800 assets, including embassies, ambassadorial residences and staff accommodation. This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of significant organisational change. You will set the strategic direction for the FCDO estate and oversee the accelerated delivery of a major global transformation programme, ensuring the estate is secure, resilient, sustainable, and aligned with the UK’s diplomatic, development and security objectives. Job description The role will focus on reshaping the estate to reflect the FCDO’s global priorities and footprint in today’s challenging international context.  A central element of the role will be refreshing the global estates strategy alongside the leadership of a significant, multi-year capital investment and refurbishment programme across the global estate, encompassing new builds, major renewals and complex herit