Job summary
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities leading on the Trust's overarching objectives. Environment and Sustainability Strategy will pay part of the wider remit of work undertaken by the Estates and Facilities and Projects department for Whittington Health.
The post holder will ensure that all patient and staff environments meet the requisite high standards expected by the Trust. Provide detailed business case folders to support development of the existing infrastructure to future proof services going forward. The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities and provide support to all other members of the Estates and Facilities team and have an active role in overseeing the day-to-day performance of the department. Provide detailed weekly and monthly reports to the Deputy Director Estates and Facilities and internal trust governance, reporting on identified risks whilst keeping the risk register up to date.
Main duties of the job
Manage building and engineering services delivering a compliant & financially sustainable service that meet the needs of the Trust.
Ensure Estates Department has sufficient Authorised Engineers/Approved/Responsible Appointed & competent persons to ensure the Estates Department act in accordance with the required procedures. Provide feasibility studies on proposed areas of work & change for Whittington Health, including holding & leading workshops & meetings to better understand the needs of client.
Lead on delivery of operational E&F services & provide technical leadership to senior Management & the team. Apply & provide specialist knowledge & advice on service requirements including statutory obligations, best practice & standard operating procedures including but not limited to HTM 00, SFG20.
Be part of the programming of the Capital 5-year plan as well as input on the Estates strategy, providing expert advice.
Manage staff & resources allocated to the job in accordance with the role & code of ethic & standards, including health & safety, annual appraisals, Succession planning, grievances hearing & performance management. Direct report responsibility managing the estates manager & project managers.
Understand, ensure the principles and statutory regulations for Health & Safety are complied with throughout the asset lifecycle.
Administer / manage cost / variation procedures as applicable under the relevant Appointment or Contract.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. We aim to employ a workforce representative of this population and are open to differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences.
Details
Date posted: 26 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8d
Salary: £99,808 to £113,803 a year Inclusive of Inner HCAS per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 220-WHT-3346
Job locations: Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF
Job responsibilities
Leadership
* Contributes to the shaping of the vision of the hospital and departments that job role is responsible for.
* Provide visible leadership to all staff, promoting a clear sense of direction within the Directorate, in line with achieving the hospitals objectives.
* Creates a climate which both encourages teamwork, collaboration and maximises individuals and teams potential.
Operational Management
* Manage the in-house team as well as external contractors on a day-to-day basis, setting work and ensuring all projects are controlled.
* Employ and manage temporary staff as required.
* Provide support and advice on project software and estates management software.
* Work with project staff to keep them informed of any work that may impact on business as usual.
* Work with finance and E&F colleagues on space charging. Introducing new ways of working as required.
* Direct line management responsibility for Senior Estates Manager, Fire Safety Manager & Estates Administration function.
* Ensure mandatory training as laid out by the Hospital Training Policy and maintain training records.
* Set objectives for relevant staff and coordinate team leader and staff appraisals.
* Responsible for all aspects of function staffing, including deployment, recruitment, training, safety and welfare.
* Manage and monitor the operation of all service functions and Trust assets in a safe, efficient, and economic manner.
* As necessary, deputise for the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities, attending Senior Management Meetings.
Strategic Planning
* Assist the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities in staff development and change management strategies.
* Assist in preparing relevant Capital bids for equipment replacement in line with Trust/Directorate needs.
Managing Resources and Risk
* Prepare and agree Annual Revenue Budgets and ensure value for money.
* Participate in monthly expenditure reviews with the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities.
* Ensure policies and procedures are incorporated within Capital/Revenue redevelopment projects.
* Advise Trust and Client groups to minimise risk and develop and monitor Policies and Procedures.
* Responsible for Health and Safety Management and compliance within all service areas.
* Succession planning to ensure a robust delivery team.
Managing the Business
* Ensure compliance with the Trust SFIs/SIs and Facilities Service Codes of Practice, statutory requirements and professional standards.
* Lead on service and cost improvement initiatives.
* Develop operational policies and procedures for areas of responsibility.
* Deliver PAM and ERIC returns and maximise efficiency by reference to the Model Hospital.
* Contribute to performance measurement targets and quality standards.
* Ensure effective communications with Client groups and briefing of staff on service developments/changes.
* Collaborate with staff and other groups on service developments and changes.
* Identify and assist in developing income-generating services and monitor them.
* Ensure Standing Financial Instructions are followed and contracts with third-party providers are negotiated.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional information: Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available in the posting.
Employer details
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF
Employer's website: whittington.nhs.uk
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