Head of Estates Management and Sustainability | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a strategic leader for their Estates and Sustainability division. In this key role, you will oversee compliance and operational efficiency of diverse estates, ensuring they meet both present and future needs. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree or equivalent, have senior-level experience in estates management, and demonstrate strong leadership and financial planning skills. The role emphasizes sustainability and offers an extensive benefits package for employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional learning opportunities

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Educated to Master’s level (or equivalent experience) in relevant fields.
• Corporate member of a relevant professional body with health and safety training.
• Experienced in estates management within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of estates and sustainability strategies.
• Champion carbon reduction and environmental best practices.
• Oversee maintenance, compliance, and infrastructure modernisation.

Skills

Strategic vision

Operational excellence

Financial planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in estates, facilities, or engineering

Job description

This is a key role that will report to the Director of Resource, Assets and Sustainability, and will lead the Trust’s estates and sustainability functions, overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our diverse estates. This role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring our buildings, facilities, and infrastructure are fit for purpose today while planning for the needs of the future.

We are seeking a highly experienced estates and facilities leader who can combine strategic vision with operational excellence. You will be:

• Educated to Master’s level (or with substantial equivalent experience) in estates, facilities, or engineering.
• A corporate member of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIBSE, IWFM), with formal health and safety training (NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Experienced at senior level within a large, complex organisation (ideally NHS or healthcare), with a proven record of estates management, compliance, and sustainability leadership.
• Skilled in financial planning, contract management, and achieving efficiencies.
• A confident communicator and inclusive leader, able to influence at Board level while engaging staff at every level.
• Lead the development and delivery of estates, facilities, and sustainability strategies aligned to the Trust’s clinical and operational priorities.
• Champion sustainability, driving carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental best practice across all Trust sites.
• Provide expert leadership on estates compliance, health and safety, and business continuity.
• Oversee the delivery of estates services including maintenance, compliance, fire safety, security, and infrastructure modernisation.
• Manage large budgets, contracts, and capital projects, ensuring efficiency and value for money.
• Lead and inspire a diverse workforce, embedding a culture of inclusion, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

At South London and Maudsley, we are committed to fostering an environment where leadership, innovation, and collaboration are encouraged. We value the development of our staff and offer access to a range of professional learning opportunities.We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits packageand understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close-knit team atSouth London and Maudsley. It’s important to us that you are valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

For a full list of our benefits please visit: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/media/421262/Working%20at%20SLaM.pdf

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the Trust’s Estates Management and Sustainability services, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑performing estates that support clinical and operational excellence. The post holder will provide expert guidance on estates, infrastructure, health and safety, including maintenance, compliance, and sustainability initiatives. They will develop long‑term strategies to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and support business continuity planning across all Trust sites.

The role also includes leading modernisation efforts, ensuring the latest technologies are embedded within estates management, and working closely with stakeholders to drive improvements in sustainability, compliance, and workforce development.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025