NHS Ayrshire & Arran Assistant Director (Estates and Support Services)
Assistant Director (Estates and Support Services)
Are you a transformative leader ready to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure in Ayrshire?
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a visionary Assistant Director to lead our Estates and Support Services. This is a pivotal strategic role within the Infrastructure and Support Services Directorate, responsible for a workforce of over 1,000 staff and a revenue budget of £62m. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide high-level strategic direction and operational management across a complex, multi-site portfolio. You will not just manage the status quo, you will lead the modernisation of service delivery to meet the challenges of changing demographics and financial sustainability.
Strategic Transformation: Leading the development and implementation of the Estates and Support Services strategies, driving organisational change and benefits realisation across the Board.
Service Excellence: Overseeing critical functions including Estates, Catering, Domestic Services, Portering, Security, Waste Management, Transport, and the Central Decontamination Unit, ensuring they align with NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s corporate objectives.
Spearheading our response to the Climate Emergency, leading the "Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy" and energy efficiency programmes to meet national Net Zero targets.
Asset Management: Ensuring the safety, statutory compliance, and quality of an estate valued at £368m.
Partnership: Integrating services with Health & Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs), other Health Boards and external stakeholders to deliver best value.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job :
We are looking for a high-calibre leader with a proven track record of successful organisational change and transformation in a large, complex organisation (NHS or wider public sector experience is essential). Qualifications: Educated to Master’s degree level (or equivalent) with a relevant professional or management qualification.
Full UK Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential for this role as you will be required to work across various sites.
Nicola Graham, Director of Infrastructure and Support Services Nicola.scot.nhs.uk.
Post Closes – 25th January
Shortlisting – w/c 26th January