The post holder is responsible for delivery of safe, efficient, and effective Estates services, to the Trust within One LSC, and for the management of the Trust's infrastructure ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective service. Responsible to the Director of Estates, the post holder will manage and direct Operational Services and staff in the provision of the Estates within the Trust, optimising their efficiency and effectiveness to meet service users, staff and visitor needs within agreed resource allocations.
The role will be predominately strategic in nature, providing delivery of the Trust’s estate strategies and development of strategic partnerships within the Trust’s partners to ensure a collaborative approach within the Trust’s. The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the reactive, corrective and planned maintenance of equipment, engineering services and building fabric for all Healthcare properties under their control. The postholder will have full responsibility for ensuring the environment is safe for patients, staff and visitors.
Responsibilities
* Delivery of the Trust’s / One LSC annual capital programme
* Formulating the Estates Operational delivery plan and contribute to the wider teams planning processes
* Ensuring that condition appraisals are undertaken, and a schedule of works is produced to enable capital bids to be produced.
* Be the Senior Responsible person for ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements associated with Estates Operational services
* Ensure the timely completion of submissions of all statutory and mandatory submissions relating to EFM (ERIC, PAM MODEL HOSPITAL etc.)
* Develop the estates workforce, management reporting structures and support services
* Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and strategies for recruiting, deploying, developing, and retaining staff
* Ensuring controls are in place and effective for the management of revenue budgets, non‑recurring and capital expenditure including determining delegated limits for staff
* Evidencing and providing assurances that the Estates Operational Services deliver high quality, value for money and effective services.
* Representing the Department at Trust / One LSC wide meetings as and when required including Risk Management, EPRR, IPC and Health and Safety Sub Committees including providing cross cover across all system wide Trust’s (if required) across One LSC, during times of absence. May Participate in the On Call Rota if required.
Why Choose One LSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
* A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
* Cutting‑edge facilities and technology
* Opportunities for continuous professional development
* A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
LEADERSHIP
* Lead on specific aspects of research and development projects, involving benchmarking and the implementation of latest good practice seeking to demonstrate high quality and robust service delivery regimes. To be achieved by specialist professional knowledge of estate processes and systems gained by personal experience and post graduate courses.
* Lead on change management based on experience, ensuring continuous improvement is maintained.
* Responsible for leading / participating in a range of projects / programme of works / schemes across the Department, Division Trust-wide and when applicable support across One LSC as and when required.
* Post holder to have highly developed physical skills, with accurate use of fine tools and equipment and ability to develop and interpret computerised technical drawings. Regular requirement to use computer software to develop/create reports, documents, and drawings. Responsible for the operation of one or more information systems.
* The postholder must be flexible in delivery of the role, with unpredictable work hours.
* Postholder will assist patients / visitors during incidental contact.
* Support collaborative change and standardisation across One LSC Estates Functions.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
* Accountable for the overall financial performance of the Estates Directorate: Ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
* Responsible for managing the Estates directorate budgets, including pay and non-pay: Overseeing accurate budget forecasting and expenditure tracking.
* Responsible for overseeing budget expenditure, analysing variance figures, and identifying remedial actions: Maintaining financial control and addressing discrepancies.
* Ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective facility services by managing operations and finances: Optimise resources and service delivery.
* Responsible for budget setting and business planning for the Estate teams and services: Developing and managing comprehensive financial plans.
* Responsible for ensuring the Estates team complies with Trust / One LSC’s financial policies and procedures and the Trust / One LSC’s Standard Financial Instructions (SFIs): Adhering to regulatory standards and financial protocols.
* Ensure value for money in external supply chain contracts through regular reviews and competitive tendering per Trust / One LSC’s SFIs.
* Responsible for ensuring appropriate approvals according to Trust / One LSC’s SFIs, policies, and procedures: Maintaining compliance with governance frameworks.
* Responsible for submitting annual applications for capital projects relating to Estates, and establishing suitable governance procedures to oversee project performance and outcomes.
* Support the Capital Project team in developing and delivering the Trust's Capital program, contributing to strategic capital investments.
* Responsible for exploring commercial opportunities for revenue generation: Marketing Estates Services to external agencies and healthcare providers within the Integrated Care System (ICS). Creating business plans to support new work and business acquisitions.
* Responsible for evaluating and creating business cases and proposals to attract new investment opportunities. This includes introducing innovative service delivery methods and proposing new business ventures within Estates Services for the Trust / One LSC.
* Monitor Financial Performance Metrics: Regularly review financial KPIs / baseline reporting to ensure targets are met.
* Engagement in financial audits: Ensure readiness for internal and external financial audits and inspections.
FREEDOM TO ACT
* Responsible for interpreting legislation, statutory and non‑statutory requirements within the Estates portfolio.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
* Provide managerial support and leadership to ensure that appropriate health and safety processes are in place and that health and safety, and all Estates systems demonstrate to statutory regulators, compliance in accordance with the Trust’s strategic responsibilities.
* Prepare succession plans for key positions and career development plans to ensure high‑potential staff have the development opportunities to grow and develop into key roles, within the Trust within One LSC.
* Agree personal development plans and job performance targets for senior managers, across within the Trust within One LSC.
* Manages staff grievances and disciplinary issues as required.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
* Specialty Heads of Department
* One LSC Senior leadership Team
* Consultant Medical Staff
* Lead Nurse
* Senior Nursing Staff
* Other Directorate Managers
* HR Department
* Finance Department
* IM & T Department
* Planning and Performance Department
* Local Commissioning Bodies
* Local governing bodies, Emergency Services
This advert closes on Monday 13 Apr 2026
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