Associate Director of Estates

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organisation in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Estates. The successful candidate will lead the strategic and operational delivery of estates services, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Required qualifications include a degree in estates or facilities management and proven leadership in healthcare settings. This role offers a salary range of £65,821 to £76,033 and a commitment to fostering innovative, inclusive teams.

Benefits

37.5 hours per week, flexible cross-site working

Pension contributions (10% combined employer/employee)

Annual leave: 24–28 days + 8 public holidays (depending on service)

Probation period: 6 months

Notice period: 3 months

Qualifications

• Degree-educated in estates, property, or facilities management (or equivalent senior-level experience).
• Demonstrated success in leading estates services within healthcare or complex environments.
• Proven track record of budget management and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS, IWFM, IHEEM) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all estates functions, ensuring compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Lead the development and delivery of estates services aligned to organisational strategy and business plans.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, embedding innovation and service excellence.
• Manage budgets, performance, and governance across estates operations.
• Act as a visible leader, promoting organisational values and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Degree in estates, property, or facilities management

Job description

Position: Associate Director of Estates
Organisation: Major NHS Provider (Midlands)
Location: Cross‑site working (Midlands)
Salary: £65,821 to £76,033, a appointment at scale minimum, with progression subject to appraisal and performance
Closing date: 12.00 noon on 15th January 2026

About Us: We are a values‑driven NHS organisation delivering exceptional services across the Midlands. With a strong focus on transformation, sustainability, and patient‑centred outcomes, we are committed to building high‑performing teams that embody inclusivity, integrity, and innovation.

Join Our Team: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director of Estates to lead the strategic and operational delivery of estates services. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape the future of our estate portfolio, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across all estates functions, ensuring compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Lead the development and delivery of estates services aligned to organisational strategy and business plans.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, embedding innovation and service excellence.
• Manage budgets, performance, and governance across estates operations.
• Act as a visible leader, promoting organisational values and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree‑educated in estates, property, or facilities management (or equivalent senior‑level experience).
• Demonstrated success in leading estates services within healthcare or complex environments.
• Proven track record of budget management and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS, IWFM, IHEEM) desirable.

Recruitment Timetable
Closing date for applications: 15th January 2026 – 12 noon
1st Stage Interviews: 22nd January 2026
2nd Stage Interviews including presentation: 29th January 2026

Contact Us: For more information and a detailed job description, please contact John Lavictoire, Director at Seymour John Public Services, at 07921 480947 or email [e-mail].

All third‑party applications will be redirected to our retained executive search partners at Seymour John Public Services.

Benefits:

• 37.5 hours per week, flexible cross‑site working
• Pension contributions (10% combined employer/employee)
• Annual leave: 24–28 days + 8 public holidays (depending on service)
• Probation period: 6 months
• Notice period: 3 months