Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Estates Officer (Specialist) to join the existing Estates Department on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring adequate governance systems are in place to ensure statutory standards are being met.
* Establishing a robust property data set to assist with property reviews.
* Managing property issues raised during any due diligence and maintaining an associated risk register.
* Helping to identify building related cost savings and agreeing a plan to release these savings.
* Helping to deliver and maintain a fit for purpose Estate.
* Helping to support the corporate risk associated with the premises and service.
* Implementing and reviewing the PPM and repair arrangements for each site.
* Producing/reviewing compliance reports against KPIs and presenting to committees.
* Reviewing Estates investment needs and managing schemes on site.
* Supporting Estates Return Information Collection (ERIC) and Premises Assurance Models (PAM) data collections.
* Reviewing service delivery and implementing feedback mechanisms for patients and staff.
* Helping to support the development of the Estates Strategy.
Qualifications
* Professional knowledge acquired through a Masters degree or equivalent post degree experience in the public or commercial property sector.
* Proven record of continuous professional development in specialist areas of Estate Management.
Desirable Qualifications
* Chartered Membership of a Professional Institute recognised by the NHS, e.g CIBS, RICS.
* Accredited qualification in management.
* Completion of a recognised and registered Health & Safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH Level 6 or equivalent.
* Recognised qualification in Fire Safety, e.g. NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire and Risk Management. Training in Access to Confined Spaces and Use of Ladders.
* Legionella Control - The Role of the Responsible Person/Legionella Awareness Training.
* Asbestos Management/Asbestos Awareness Training.
* Technical member of IOSH or equivalent recognised organisation.
* Appropriate qualification which supports IT skills, e.g. ECDL.
Experience
* Experience of the management of complex programmes of works including change management.
* Proven record of budget management and financial control.
* Post qualification experience in corporate or public sector environment.
* Experience in an Estates related environment.
* Experience of Health and Safety management practices.
* Experience of implementing performance management systems, including IIP, KPIs, etc.
* Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work.
Desirable Experience
* Proven experience of healthcare estate management, including project management and operational maintenance.
* A background in building surveying including design and project management.
* Experience of management in NHS Estates Department.
* Experience of working in an estates department within the NHS or similar organisation.
* Experience of planning and implementing planned preventive maintenance schedules.
* Experience of compiling and reviewing Fire Risk Assessments.
Essential
* Experience of the management of complex programmes of works including change management.
* Proven record of budget management and financial control.
* Post qualification experience in corporate or public sector environment.
* Experience in an Estates related environment.
* Experience of Health and Safety management practices.
* Experience of implementing performance management systems, including IIP, KPIs, etc.
* Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work.
Desirable
* Proven experience of healthcare estate management, including project management and operational maintenance.
* A background in building surveying including design and project management.
* Experience of management in NHS Estates Department.
* Experience of working in an estates department within the NHS or similar organisation.
* Experience of planning and implementing planned preventive maintenance schedules.
* Experience of compiling and reviewing Fire Risk Assessments.
Employment Details
* Date posted: 22 January 2026
* Band: 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year
* Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working supported
* Location: Prentice, Langdon Hospital, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR
Employment Equality
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
* Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
* Address: Prentice, Langdon Hospital, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR
* Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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