Deputy Director – Estates Planning, Strategy and Performance
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Deputy Director – Estates Planning, Strategy and Performance
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £81,000 - £117,800 per annum
Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday 7th June 2026
About Us
Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice, working in partnership with the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Chief Justice, and the Senior President of Tribunals.
We are responsible for the operation of the courts and tribunals system, providing the buildings, technology, and support that enable the judiciary, magistrates, and tribunal members to carry out their vital work independently. Our estate and services span England, Wales, and tribunals across the United Kingdom for which the Lord Chancellor is accountable.
Our purpose is clear: to deliver an efficient, effective justice system that upholds the rule of law and ensures access to justice for all. By supporting an independent judiciary and modernising the way justice is delivered, we aim to provide services that are accessible, fair, and resilient for the future.
The Role
The Deputy Director – Estates Planning, Strategy and Performance is a senior leadership role within the HMCTS Property Directorate, responsible for shaping the long-term development and strategic direction of one of government’s most complex operational estates.
Working closely with the Property Director and the Director of Strategy, Analysis and Change, the postholder will lead the delivery of a cohesive, data-driven Estate Strategy that reflects HMCTS’s changing needs over the Spending Review period and beyond. They will provide strategic leadership across estate capacity, investment, utilisation, and optimisation – underpinned by robust data, insight, and evidence.
The role offers a significant opportunity to influence the future of the HMCTS estate. The postholder will ensure that investment decisions deliver maximum value for money, embed continuous improvement, and enable modern, accessible justice services – including digital and remote delivery. They will oversee estate performance through benchmarking and analytics, stabilising and consolidating operations where appropriate, reducing risk, and ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable service delivery.
A core part of the role is responsibility for 13 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) court buildings. The postholder will ensure these assets operate efficiently, meet contractual obligations, and align with HMCTS objectives. As contracts approach expiry, they will lead the complex transition of assets and services back to HMCTS, managing legal, commercial, and operational risks to safeguard continuity and long-term value.
This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of transformation. The successful candidate will provide visible strategic direction, champion innovation and sustainability, and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture. Their work will directly support HMCTS’s vision of a more efficient and effective justice system, delivering real public value and access to justice for all.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.