Head of Estates
Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Band 8b – £64,455 – £74,896 per annum. Closing date: 04 February 2026
The Head of Estates leads on the operational management and strategic development of the Trust’s Estate. The role has overall responsibility for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the Trust’s Estates function to appropriate standards and specifications, supporting the Trust’s commitment to outstanding care.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead operational management of all Estates delivery, ensuring high quality, compliance and cost‑effective maintenance and building works.
Provide specialist advice to senior clinical and corporate teams on safe, non‑disruptive Estate operations.
Oversee Authorised Person requirements and compliance, working with the Compliance Officer to ensure all roles are covered.
Develop and implement service level agreements, policies and procedures to support repair responses, capital projects, and contract management.
Lead the Estates team, including coaching, appraisal, and development of staff capabilities.
Support health, safety and quality standards across the Estate, including commissioning ad‑hoc inspections and reporting on outcomes.
Deliver key capital projects and manage complex Estates projects in line with Trust strategy.
Ensure value for money through effective procurement, contract management and the monitoring of contractor performance.
Participate in the on‑call rota and lead emergency response when required.
Qualifications
Authorised Person for at least one of asbestos, electrical, lifts, ventilation or gas.
Commitment to continued personal and professional development.
Experience managing complex Estates/Maintenance teams and delivering construction or refurbishment projects.
Experience governing letting contracts, working with contractors, and managing costs and specifications.
Expertise in senior‑level Estates advisory, aligned to policy and statutory requirements.
Understanding of health and safety policies and procedures in an Estates setting.
IOSH/NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate.
Member of a relevant professional institute, ideally at Chartered level.
PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification.
Proficiency with CAD‑aided maintenance management systems to drive performance improvement.
Experience developing KPI frameworks for service improvement.
Commercial and contract negotiation skills.
Experience
Demonstrable track record of leading within an Estates function.
Prior NHS experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Specialist technical knowledge of construction legislation and the development and management of healthcare buildings.
Up‑to‑date knowledge of NHS property legislation, guidance and professional standards (e.g., HBNs, HTMs).
About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious, planning for service and system collaborative transformation to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high‑quality care. We prioritise wellbeing, offering flexible working and a variety of wellness opportunities.
We support the Greener NHS national ambition to become the world’s first carbon‑net‑zero national health system by 2045, embedding sustainability across our strategy. We welcome applicants from under‑represented groups and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required.
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