Director of Estates and Facilities

4 weeks ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Transformation Unit Full time
Job Overview

Transformation Unit is seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Director of Estates and Facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Estates and Facilities strategy, ensuring safe, compliant, and future-ready buildings that support patient care and staff wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to act as a spokesperson and ambassador for the Trust at various levels, build strong relationships with regulatory bodies, and foster a collaborative, values-driven culture within the Estates and Facilities team and across Trust divisions.

Main Duties
  • Develop and implement the Trust's Estates and Facilities management strategy, focusing on safety, compliance, quality, and efficiency across all sites.
  • Ensure that E&F services align with the Trust's Clinical Strategy and are co-produced with staff and service users.
  • Provide assurance to the Trust Board that all E&F services meet statutory and mandatory legislation.
  • Oversee the management of the Trust's Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, ensuring maintenance and lifecycle refurbishment are aligned with compliance standards.
  • Lead the sustainability agenda to achieve the Trust's net zero goals, acting as a subject matter expert in both the Hinchingbrooke Redevelopment Programme and broader Trust projects.
  • Collaborate with executive teams, clinical leads, and external agencies, such as the CQC, NHSE, Environment Agency, and local authorities, to ensure the Trust meets high standards in building performance and safety.
Working for Transformation Unit

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference in our community.

Completion of appropriate leadership or management development programme.Knowledge & Experience
  • Significant experience of Estates and Facilities management at a senior level in a similar role within a medium to large organisation or comparable commercial experience.
  • Significant experience of managing contracted out services (e.g. PFI, LIFT, Hard and Soft FM outsourced services).
  • Experience of leading the strategic developments and implementation of new build projects.
  • Experience of project management including new builds.
  • Experience of negotiating with external bodies i.e. planning authorities and HSE on large scale projects to ensure value for money.

Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.



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