Deputy Head of Estates (XN09)

Smart Motors Toyota; Leeds; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust is seeking an Estates Peripherals Lead to manage building services across multiple locations in Leeds. The successful candidate will provide specialist expertise and manage contracts, with a salary range of £64,455 to £74,896 annually. This is a full-time, permanent role offering 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, training schemes, and an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

On-site childcare provision

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• 10 years post qualification experience in Estates Management at a higher level.
• Experience in an Acute Hospital Environment.
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums and Hospital Building Notes.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and ensure delivery of operational services.
• Compliance with statutory instruments related to building services.
• Provide specialist advice to senior management and external agencies.

Skills

Building services management

Contract management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Operational service delivery

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent

Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer

Qualified Authorised Person for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems

Qualified Authorised Person for High Voltage Electrical Distribution

Job description

Job Summary

Were looking for someone with specialist knowledge in the management of building services to include "building and engineering" elements who can provide the real drive to make a difference.

You will provide specialist, professional expertise, manage contracts, deliver operational services and be the lead for Chapel Allerton, Seacroft and the Peripheral sites reporting to the Associate Director of Estates. You will make a real difference supporting and developing maintenance strategies, providing management for highly specialised systems such as High and low voltage, etc. You will be vital in supporting our teams as part of one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the UK, being at the forefront of a dynamic team striving for excellence.

As the Estates Peripherals lead you will provide senior management to staff, share expert specialist information, be analytical in developing solutions, negotiate with external agencies and demonstrate sound financial management. The successful candidate will use a variety of planning tools, record and establish asset management and plant histories via the Trusts works management system and interpretlegal and Technical Guidance.

The Job Includes:

Salary pro rata Band 8B £64,455 to £74,896

Annual leave 27 days per annum + statutory bank holidays rising to 33 days with service.

In-house Training schemes

An excellent contributory pension scheme.

On-site childcare provision

Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work)

Main duties of the job

This role provides the following services to the Trust: -

To be responsible for the management of the larger Estate.

To include the maintenance and repair of all building fabric, utilities and engineering services, within the Trust, using the best possible business and working practices.

To manage contracts, both internal and external, in addition to all levels of directly employed staff, to ensure the delivery of operational services.

To be responsible for managing and complying with all statutory instruments and guidance ensuring best practice related to building fabric and engineering services.

Provide expert specialist and professional building and engineering expertise and advice to senior management of the Trust and external agencies.

Manage the duties of Authorised Persons throughout the Trust and carry out the duties and responsibilities of an Authorised Person for specific installations.

About Us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.

Whether we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year Subject to Pay Award

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-EST-343

Job locations

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA

Seacroft Hospital

York Road

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Expected Shortlisting Date

21/08/2025

Planned Interview Date

28/08/2025

For a more detailed overview of the job description and personal specification please see the attached job specification.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Expected Shortlisting Date

21/08/2025

Planned Interview Date

28/08/2025

For a more detailed overview of the job description and personal specification please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Flexible and approachable Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and co-ordinate work with outside agencies
• Able to demonstrate the importance of good and effective communication within the Trust. Good communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload including duties of an Authorised Person for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems, High and Low Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems, and other statutory Permi
• Adaptable to change Ability to manage the change process Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

Desirable

• To be computer literate and understand the importance of accurate electronic record keeping
  
  

Essential

Additional Requirements

• To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust
• To participate in Continuing Professional Development programs as identified Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Degree [or equivalent qualification recognised by an appropriate registration authority]
• Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer
• Qualified Authorised Person for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and High Voltage Electrical Distribution
  
  

Desirable

• Qualified Authorised Person for Low Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems and other statutory Permit to Work Systems e.g High Voltage, MGPS etc.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management
• Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: IEE, IET, I.MechE, CIBSE, IHEEM,
  
  

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 10 Years post qualification, relevant experience, in Estates Management at a higher level
• Experience of: Working in an Acute Hospital Environment, Design & Construction Techniques Maintenance Works Procedures.
• Experience of: Health Technical Memorandums Hospital Building Notes
• To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
• Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular by following agree
• The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their f
• To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.
• To have an understanding and be aware of the impact and risks of maintenance delivery in an acute hospital environment.
• Knowledge of: CDM Regulations, HTM's. Fire Alarms, DHW & CW Systems Steam Plant & Systems, Ventilation Systems, Building Regulations etc.
  
  

Person Specification

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• A minimum of 10 Years post qualification, relevant experience, in Estates Management at a higher level
• Experience of: Working in an Acute Hospital Environment, Design & Construction Techniques Maintenance Works Procedures.
• Experience of: Health Technical Memorandums Hospital Building Notes
• To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
• Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular by following agree
• The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their f
• To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.
• To have an understanding and be aware of the impact and risks of maintenance delivery in an acute hospital environment.
• Knowledge of: CDM Regulations, HTM's. Fire Alarms, DHW & CW Systems Steam Plant & Systems, Ventilation Systems, Building Regulations etc.
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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