Head of Estates

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Exeter is looking for a Head of Estates to oversee all operational and maintenance services in their facilities. This role involves ensuring that all buildings and engineering systems comply with health regulations, leading a dedicated team, and implementing service improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in estates management within the healthcare sector and possess relevant professional qualifications to excel in this pivotal role. Join us in enhancing the patient experience and ensuring high-quality care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive occupational health services

NHS Pension scheme

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing estates operations and maintenance services.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of estates operational and maintenance services.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and standards.
• Lead strategic service improvements using lean methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Role Summary

The Head of Estates is responsible for managing all aspects of estates operational and maintenance services for the Trust ensuring that the buildings, engineering systems and grounds are safe, well maintained, fit for purpose, available for their intended use and enhance the patients experience.

The post holder is the lead specialist responsible for the condition and quality of the estate and the provision of professional property, building and engineering advice. Responsible for leading the maintenance team to deliver corporate aims, objectives and aspirations of the Trust.

The Head of Estates ensures that the Trusts estate complies with statutory legislation, Health Technical Memorandum’s (HTM’s), Codes of Practice, The Health Act, CQC Standards and meets patients and service needs.

A key member of the Estates and Facilities Senior Management Team to identify and implement service improvement projects using lean methodology and change management techniques.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Estates to lead the strategic and operational management of our Trust’s Estates Department. You will play a key role in ensuring our buildings and facilities are safe and compliant, and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our healthcare estate and ensure our facilities continue to provide a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Please note the Job Description is subject to matching.

Working Pattern : Monday - Friday hours per week)

Interview Date : To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact : Paul Honey, Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities on Please note, This is a fixed term contract until / / 6. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the front of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including :

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.