The Associate Director of Estates and Facilities is responsible for the senior leadership and associated budget management of the Trust's estates and facilities service. The post holder will be responsible for the estate strategy and the operational delivery of estates, engineering, facilities, and property functions.
As a member of the Trust Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will share responsibility for delivering the organisation's strategic goals and objectives as established by the Trust Board, ensuring that estates and facilities services are aligned to the clinical, workforce, and finance strategies of the Trust.
The post holder will act as Professional Lead and advisor for all estates matters and relevant policies, ensuring a culture of co-production with all estates and facilities stakeholders, including operational and operational support workforces.
* Trust-wide lead for estates and facilities management across 110 properties throughout Kent, Surrey, and Sussex
* Lead and inspire a dedicated team through a period of exciting change.
* Deliver strategic projects that enhance patient care and operational excellence.
* Champion innovation in estates and facilities management.
* Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of SECAmb’s infrastructure and services.
* Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring estates and facilities align with SECAmb’s long‑term vision.
* Drive sustainability initiatives, embedding Net Zero principles into every aspect of estates and facilities management.
* Report directly to the Chief Finance Officer, giving you the autonomy to shape and deliver the Estates Strategy.
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is seeking an exceptional, improvement‑focused Associate Director of Estates and Facilities Management to join our dynamic team at a truly transformative time.
Why join us?
This is an exciting time to be part of SECAmb. With major developments ahead—including sustainability projects such as fleet electrification and collaboration with South Central Ambulance Service and other blue‑light partners.
Our estate comprises over 100 sites of varying size and complexity, managed by a focused team of just eight people and a budget of around £12M.
What we offer:
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave
* Professional development and leadership training
* Flexible working options
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Bell Job title: Chief Finance Officer Email address: holly.fox@secamb.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07586508341
If you would like an informal conversation please get in touch with Holly Fox (holly.fox@secamb.nhs.uk) or Justine Buckingham (justine.buckingham@secamb.nhs.uk) who will organise a call with Simon Bell, Chief Finance Officer, or Andrew Froggatt, Interim Head of Estates.
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