Interim Director of Estates and Facilities

Finegreen; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation is seeking a Director level Estates and Facilities professional for an initial 6-month appointment. The role involves strategic oversight of capital projects, compliance with regulations, and leadership of the Estates team. Candidates must have a relevant degree, significant leadership experience, and strong financial management skills. A unique opportunity to enhance hospital and community environments through impactful infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• 5 years senior leadership experience in Estates & Facilities Management.
• Ability to lead a complex estates infrastructure.
• Proven financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for strategic physical development.
• Developing and implementing infrastructure management strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with planning and environmental regulations.
• Providing leadership to the Estates & Facilities team.

Skills

Financial planning

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Education

Degree in Estates or Facilities Management

Professional qualification in Surveying or Engineering

Job description

Finegreen are currently supporting a large healthcare organisation in the appointment of a Director level Estates and Facilities professional for a period of 6 months initially.

Responsible for the overall strategic, operational and development aspects of Estates and Facilities for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility of the overall strategic physical development of the Estates and Capital Projects;
• Providing comprehensive professional and technical support and advice on relevant matters to the relevant departments and its stakeholders;
• Developing and implementing strategies, policies and procedures for the effective management of the Trusts infrastructure and capital resources;
• Ensuring that all buildings are maintained and operated in accordance with the best modern practice processes and procedures;
• Responsibility for maximising the potential of all Trust sites and buildings to enhance the hospital & community environment;
• Overall responsibility for compliance with relevant planning, building, environmental health & safety legislation and regulation;
• Identify future needs in relation to space allocation in partnership with Clinical Teams;
• Providing leadership to all staff coming within the remit of the Estates & Facilities function;
• Contributing to the identification and management of strategic and operational risks associated with the Estates & Facilities function;
• Devise and continually audit and review quality improvement plans and standard operating procedures pertaining to the Estates & Facilities function;
• Liaise with the relevant stakeholders in the preparation of budgets and ensuring proper financial control and value for money;
• Liaise effectively with all external bodies and organisations such as external contractors and management consultants.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A relevant Estates or Facilities Management degree accompanied with a professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as Surveying, Facilities Management or Engineering;
• A minimum of 5 years senior leadership experience in Estates & Facilities Management within healthcare or wider public sector environment in a similar role;
• Ability to lead the design, delivery and operation of a large complex estates infrastructure;
• Proven financial planning and management skills.

If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on 0161 241 9674 or send your CV to [e-mail]