Job Title: Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities
Job Type: Temporary
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Harlow (CM20)
Pay Rate: £52.36
Hours: 37.5
Start: A.S.A.P
We are thrilled to partner with a leading healthcare establishment dedicated to elevating the health and welfare of the communities it serves. Currently, we are on the lookout for a Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities to join their team in Harlow.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the estate strategy in alignment with the clinical and corporate objectives.
Operational Management: Oversee all aspects of estates and facilities management, from capital project planning to day-to-day maintenance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the Trust in local and national engagements.
Financial Management: Take ownership of significant budgets, ensuring financial accountability and delivering cost improvement programmes.
People Management: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team, promoting professional standards and driving staff development.
Education and Qualifications:
Degree in relevant estates or facilities discipline
Post-graduate qualification at doctorate level
Chartered professional registration/accreditation in relevant discipline
Project management qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of CPD and leadership development
Experience:
Significant senior management experience in large organisation estates and facilities management
Demonstrated experience in managing major change and shaping future strategies
Strong partnership working experience across public, private, and voluntary sectors
Establishing effective financial control procedures
Achieving ambitious targets and implementing innovative solutions within financial constraints
Skills and Knowledge:
Recent and ongoing personal development action and planning
Understanding of the NHS context and national agenda impact on estate/Trust
Technical, construction, and project management skills
Highly effective interpersonal skills for complex negotiations and strategic comprehension
Organisational development expertise for healthy and effective structures and processes
Ability to write and present complex information including business cases and board reports
Personal Qualities:
Ability to lead high-performance teams and establish a culture of collaboration
Clear vision and priority setting for Estates and facilities directorate
Championing and embracing change positively
Understanding and ability to relate to others effectively
Demonstrates confidence and self-belief under pressure
Ability to self-manage workload effectively across different levels
If you meet the above requirements and are looking to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing quality healthcare services please apply within or call (phone number removed)