Director of Estates and FacilitiesNHS
Job summary
We're seeking an exceptional Director of Estates & Facilities to lead the development and delivery of an ambitious estates, infrastructure and capital agenda that will support healthcare transformation for years to come.
Reporting to the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our estate is more than a collection of buildings. It will be a strategic enabler of better patient care, workforce wellbeing, innovation and organisational performance.
This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, shaping the places and spaces that will support our patients, communities and workforce for generations to come.
If you're ready to lead transformational change, inspire talented teams and deliver an estate fit for the future of healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a key system leader, you will work collaboratively with partners across health, care and the wider public sector to maximise the value and utilisation of our collective public estate, supporting better outcomes for the communities we serve.
We're looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale capital programmes, leading complex services and building strong partnerships.
You will be able to translate organisational ambition into practical, long-term investment that creates modern, sustainable environments where healthcare can thrive.
With responsibility for a substantial capital investment programme, you'll lead the delivery of our Estates Strategy, major redevelopment projects, sustainability ambitions and facilities services across a complex and evolving organisation.
You'll also provide inspiring leadership to our estates and facilities workforce, developing talent, building capability and creating a high-performing culture equipped to meet the challenges of a modern NHS.
Job description
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About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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