Head of Estates

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited; Palterton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support organization in Palterton is seeking an experienced Estates professional to lead services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This role involves managing estates compliance, developing strategies aligned with clinical services, and promoting team wellbeing. The ideal candidate will bring a dynamic leadership approach and a commitment to service excellence. DSFS values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading estates services.
• Ability to manage compliance with NHS standards.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Estates Service.
• Serve as professional advisor on estates issues.
• Develop a strategic alignment with clinical services.
• Support transformation agenda and lead projects.

Skills

Estates management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Compliance oversight

Job description

Overview

DSFS has a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Estates professional to lead our Estates Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Reporting to our Director of Operations, this role will be the organisation's professional lead and Board advisor for Estates services and compliance, bringing an innovative approach to the development of service and site strategies.

We are committed to the development and wellbeing of all our team and are looking for an inspirational leader that will build on our philosophy of service excellence through our people.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Estates Service, ensuring all services meet statutory, NHS targets and requirements and offer quality and value for money.
• Serve as Estates professional advisor to DSFS Board, advising and reporting on key Estates strategic and compliance issues.
• Develop an estates strategy aligned with the Trust's clinical services strategy.
• Lead estates compliance services, working closely with senior DSFS and Trust leaders to meet national standards and patient expectations, aligned with the Trust’s clinical strategy.
• Deputise for the Operations Director as required within the Trust and at external forums.
• Develop and promote the wellbeing of all our people.
• Support the organisation's transformation agenda and take lead on transformation projects where appropriate.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services and corporate services.

Information for Applicants

Interview dates: 9th January 2026 and 12th January 2026.

Visa Sponsorship: DSFS currently does not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Application: Please complete all sections of the application form.

Contact for informal visits: Steve Hustler, Director of Operations, Estates and Facilities – [e-mail] – 0746 991 8977.

DSFS is proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to feel 100% themselves at work.