Estates Contracts Manager

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Estates Contracts Manager to lead the management of critical third-party contracts. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance and quality across various Estates services, from fire safety to medical equipment. Collaborating with diverse teams, you'll analyze performance metrics, manage budgets, and implement long-term maintenance strategies. This rewarding position offers flexibility across Sussex, allowing you to shape the future of community services while enjoying a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Training and Development Opportunities

Cost-effective Workplace Nurseries

Wellbeing Networks

Beautiful Sussex Location

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts within Estates services.
• Strong analytical skills for performance monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and performance of Estates contracts.
• Manage contract finances and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement Processes

Performance Monitoring

Financial Management

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Degree in Management or Engineering

Relevant Professional Qualifications

Tools

Performance Analysis Tools

Financial Management Software

Job description

We’re looking for a skilled and organised Estates Contracts Manager to lead on the management of third-party contracts across our Estates services at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

In this key role, you’ll oversee a wide range of Estates-related maintenance contracts, from fire safety systems to medical equipment servicing, ensuring service providers deliver safe, compliant and high-quality work. You’ll be the main point of contact for contractors, working closely with colleagues across Estates, Procurement, Governance and Clinical teams to monitor contract performance, lead on procurement processes, and support the long-term management and replacement of key assets.

You’ll also play a vital part in aligning Estates contract outcomes with national standards, NHS guidance, and regulatory frameworks including the Premises Assurance Model (PAM) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.

Our sites span across Sussex, and we offer flexibility with your base location—this role can be based at one of several sites across the county.

Responsibilities

This is a senior role, with responsibility for developing and overseeing Estates contracts that support the safety, functionality and compliance of the Trust’s buildings and equipment. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on the procurement, performance monitoring and review of all Estates Mechanical, Electrical and Clinical Engineering contracts
• Building strong working relationships with contractors and service users across the Trust
• Analysing contract performance using KPIs and service reports, and providing assurance through reporting to Estates and Medical Device committees
• Managing contract finances, including delegated budgets and authorising payments
• Designing and implementing long-term maintenance and replacement programmes
• Ensuring that data on assets and maintenance records is accurate and up to date
• Supporting audit and compliance work
• Supporting development of Estates services in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  
  

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape how we deliver and manage Estates services across Sussex.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
  
  

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jenny Dunphy Job title: Associate Director of Estates Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07484 902435