Deputy Director of Estates | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Doncaster is seeking a Deputy Director of Estates to provide strategic leadership in developing and delivering high-quality estates and sustainability services. The successful candidate will oversee capital projects, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and manage significant budgets. This role requires a leader who can foster a culture of excellence and accountability across a multidisciplinary team, contributing to operational efficiency and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic leadership and operational management within estates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets effectively.
• Strong background in governance, compliance, and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Estates Strategy aligned with clinical objectives.
• Lead the delivery of estates maintenance and capital projects.
• Champion sustainability and compliance with NHS net-zero commitments.
• Oversee major capital developments ensuring quality standards.

Job description

The Deputy Director of Estates is a key member of the Trust’s senior leadership team, responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and delivery of high-quality estates and sustainability services across the Trust. This role ensures that the built environment supports excellent patient care, staff wellbeing, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the Trust’s Estates Strategy aligned with clinical and corporate objectives, including capital investment, disposals and acquisitions, sustainability, and net-zero targets.
• Operational Oversight: Lead the delivery of estates maintenance, capital projects, waste management, energy management and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Capital Projects: Oversee the planning and execution of major capital developments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Sustainability and Net Zero: Champion the Trust’s Green Plan and environmental sustainability agenda, driving innovation and compliance with NHS net‑zero commitments.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure robust systems are in place for health and safety, fire safety, infection prevention, and statutory compliance across all sites.
• Financial Management: Manage significant budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and financial sustainability in estates operations.
• Leadership and Culture: Inspire and lead a large, multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with clinical leaders, local authorities, Integrated Care System partners, and external contractors to deliver integrated and patient‑centred services.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4,000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026.