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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Karry comes to Roehampton from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, where she joined in 2013 and has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since January 2024. Prior to her current role, she was Director of Operational Finance. At the NHS Trust, she works closely with the CEO and Executive Team to drive the successful financial sustainability of the Trust and to develop and deliver the Trust’s Strategic Plans. Karry leads the Finance and Procurement service, providing an effective financial operational and management framework for their £600m budget, and optimisation of both NHS and commercial income opportunities.
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As the higher education landscape evolves, so do the challenges and opportunities in talent acquisition.
In this edition of our newsletter we examine the rise of interim appointments in response to the current recruitment challenges, the future of international student recruitment and the latest articles to hit the press as well as a very special milestone…🎂🎂🎂
Here’s to a happy, healthy, and successful 2025 !! 🧡🧡
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This month marks a significant milestone for Dixon Walter, the executive recruitment firm renowned for its specialisation in higher education. Over the past decade, the firm—led by Mike Dixon and Alan Walter—has become a trusted partner to universities, facilitating transformative leadership appointments that have shaped the future of academia and contributed to wider societal progress.