Senior Director, Estates, Facilities & Capital Development

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Director of Estates, Facilities & Capital Development to provide strategic and operational leadership across its estates portfolio. This senior role will shape the estates strategy, manage large capital programmes and ensure safe, compliant environments that support high-quality care.

You will work directly with the CFO and Chief Executive, leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing investment priorities to deliver safer, more sustainable

Qualifications

• Substantial senior leadership experience within estates, facilities, capital development or a closely related discipline.
• Experience of developing and delivering estates strategies, major capital programmes and organisational improvement.
• Sound knowledge of statutory compliance, risk management, operational resilience and estates governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a refreshed Estates Strategy, aligned with the Trust's clinical, operational and financial priorities.
• Provide leadership and oversight of estates and facilities services to ensure safe, compliant, resilient and high-quality environments.
• Develop a clear approach to backlog maintenance, infrastructure improvement and long-term asset management.
• Lead the Trust's capital development programme, including significant redevelopment projects and strategic property initiatives.
• Oversee complex contractual and commercial arrangements, including PFI and associated facilities management services.
• Drive financial efficiency, sustainability, service improvement and effective utilisation of resources.
• Build relationships with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues to ensure estates services meet organisational needs.
• Provide expert advice to the CFO, Executive Team and Trust Board.
• Lead, develop and inspire multidisciplinary teams with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior leadership

Estates management

Capital development

Financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Director of Estates, Facilities & Capital Development to provide strategic and operational leadership across its estates portfolio. This senior role will shape the estates strategy, manage large capital programmes and ensure safe, compliant environments that support high-quality care.

You will work directly with the CFO and Chief Executive, leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing investment priorities to deliver safer, more sustainable