Head of Department - Healthcare & Private / Public Sector Partnerships About Us Versatile Healthcare delivers rapid-deployment infrastructure solutions to support the NHS and healthcare providers across the UK & beyond, offering short, medium and long-term hire options as well as managed purchase solutions. We specialise in the design, supply, installation, and operation of temporary and mobile healthcare facilities, including clinical environments, diagnostic units, wards, vaccination centres, and displacement facilities used during refurbishment, service expansion, or emergency demand. Our solutions enable healthcare organisations to maintain continuity of care, expand capacity quickly, and respond to evolving operational pressures. As demand for flexible healthcare infrastructure continues to grow, we are seeking a manager to head our Healthcare Department and drive the next phase of development. The Opportunity This is a pivotal management role with full responsibility for the strategic direction, commercial performance, and operational delivery of Versatile Healthcare. Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Head of Department – Healthcare will manage the growth of the department, strengthen relationships across the NHS, and ensure the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects nationwide. The role requires a strong understanding of healthcare estates, clinical operational requirements, and the deployment of compliant healthcare environments - combined with sound commercial judgement and management capability. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in addressing healthcare capacity challenges while building and managing a high-performing specialist department. Key Responsibilities To Manage the overall performance, growth, and direction of the Healthcare Department Develop and implement plans to expand services within NHS and healthcare markets Recruit, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary delivery team Establish effective processes, governance, and operational controls Report on performance, risks, and opportunities to the Senior Leadership Team Drive revenue growth and market presence across the UK healthcare sector Develop and maintain relationships with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), and healthcare providers Identify emerging needs in healthcare estate capacity and infrastructure Oversee major bids, tenders, and framework opportunities Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and client partnerships Oversee the planning and execution of all healthcare infrastructure projects Ensure delivery to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards Maintain compliance with NHS requirements, clinical standards, and regulatory frameworks Coordinate cross-functional teams covering project management, logistics, installation, and technical delivery Ensure robust risk management, safety practices, and operational resilience Provide specialist knowledge in temporary healthcare infrastructure and mobile clinical environments Maintain awareness of policy developments, procurement routes, and estate challenges across the NHS Represent the organisation with clients, partners, and stakeholders as required Support the development of practical and innovative deployment solutions Experience & Qualifications Essential: Significant management experience in healthcare infrastructure, estates, or facilities delivery Strong understanding of NHS structures, procurement processes, and operational requirements Experience delivering complex capital or infrastructure projects within healthcare environments Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale programmes Demonstrated commercial awareness, including involvement in bids and contract delivery Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels Highly Desirable: Experience delivering temporary, modular, or mobile healthcare facilities Knowledge of HTM / HBN standards and clinical compliance requirements Experience supporting service continuity during refurbishment or capacity pressures Existing network of relationships within NHS estates or capital teams General & Personal Attributes Practical and commercially minded Credible engaging with senior NHS stakeholders Strong organisational and team management skills Solutions-focused and comfortable operating in fast-moving environments Committed to quality, safety, and patient-centred outcomes To act as an ambassador for the organisation continually promoting our values and standards. Where required to be available during weekends and out-of-hours where the needs of the business dictates Take care of the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your actions or omissions. Comply with all Company and statutory fire, health and safety regulations. To assist with other areas of the business, for example with sales functions and the wider group, if required outside the normal routine but within the overall scope of the position. Benefits Competitive basic salary 22 days bank holidays Private pension scheme Health Cash Plan Holiday buy back scheme (up to 4 days per annum) Quarterly profit share scheme Life assurance (death in service) Eyecare vouchers