Deputy Director of Estates

Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities
Princess Alexandra Hospital - Harlow CM20 1QX
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Band 9 - Salary in the region of £121,000 per annum (depending upon experience).
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (Apply online only) - Flexibility required dependant on deadlines.
Permanent placement. Starting ASAP.
Are you an experienced Senior Estates & Facilities professional with experience working within the NHS? Do you possess a blend of leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and technical skills?
If so, then The Princess Alexandra NHS Trust wants to hear from you as soon as possible
An urgent vacancy has arisen for a highly experienced Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities based at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. This is a multi-facetted and diverse role which oversees the strategic and operational management of the Trust's Estates and Facilities functions, ensuring they align with the Trust's strategies and objectives.
The successful Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities will focus on strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, financial management, people management, information management, policy development, and new hospital development with metrics in seven key areas:
Strategic Leadership and Management:
Develop and align the Trust's estate strategy with clinical and corporate objectives.
Lead the delivery of major capital projects. Planning for redevelopment, backlog, and investment.
Manage the organization's estates infrastructure and master planning.
Ensure effective estates and facilities management, covering maintenance, energy, fire safety, and more.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including Trust Board, Clinical Directors, and Staff Representatives.
Represent the Trust in local and national engagement with external stakeholders such as government agencies, contractors, and professional bodies.
Financial Management:
Manage significant revenue and capital budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
Develop business cases to support investment and deliver cost improvement programmes.
Monitor expenditure, manage resources, and seek efficiencies to achieve savings targets.
People Management:
Lead and develop teams across various functions and disciplines.
Promote professional standards and a positive culture within the estates and facilities department. Support staff development through effective appraisals, personal development plans, and training initiatives.
Information Management:
Oversee property databases and information systems for estates and facilities. Ensure compliance with information governance and data protection standards.
Analyse estates and facilities data for reporting purposes and strategic planning.
Policy Development and Implementation:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
Lead change management initiatives and ensure effective staff communication.
Drive continuous improvement in estates and facilities services, incorporating patient feedback and national standards.
New Hospital Development:
Support the development of business cases for new build projects.
Lead estates and facilities work streams to ensure a patient-centred built environment and compliance with regulatory requirements.Person Specification:
Education and Qualifications:
Relevant degree and (ideally, but not essentially) post-graduate qualification (level 8).
Chartered professional registration/accreditation / Project management certification.Skills, Knowledge &Experience:
Broad understanding of the NHS context and national agenda.
Extensive senior management experience in estates and facilities.
Technical, construction, and project management skills.
Proven track record in strategic planning and budget management.
Effective partnership working across sectors.
Financial control and risk management expertise.
Achieving ambitious targets within tight budgets.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.A full job specification sheet is available upon request.
About the Trust:
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS trust plays a huge part in west Essex and east and north Hertfordshire's way of life. The trust runs a busy hospital, The Princess Alexandra Hospital and provides services at St. Margaret's Hospital and Herts and Essex Hospital. Together serve a population of around 350,000 people.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion

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