Senior Healthcare Estates Manager

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Banbury; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Operational Estates Manager to lead estates services at Horton General Hospital, Banbury, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation of buildings, infrastructure and engineering systems, coordinating maintenance and improvement programmes while supporting patient care.

You will work with the Trust to drive continuous improvement, manage complex challenges, inspire teams and ensure energy efficiency and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Lead operational estates engineering services, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, NHS standards and Trust policies.
• Manage the safety, reliability and performance of mechanical and electrical systems across the estate.
• Provide expert technical advice and support to teams, stakeholders and project groups.
• Oversee maintenance contracts and service agreements, ensuring quality, value for money and high performance.
• Lead maintenance, improvement and capital projects in partnership with internal and external teams.
• Monitor compliance, performance and risk, driving continuous improvement and maintaining accurate records.
• Support emergency response arrangements, business continuity planning and the estates on-call service.
• Champion sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resources and workforce development to deliver effective and efficient services.
• Support audits, inspections and investigations, deputising for the Senior Estates Engineering Manager when required.

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Operational Estates Manager to lead estates services at Horton General Hospital, Banbury, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation of buildings, infrastructure and engineering systems, coordinating maintenance and improvement programmes while supporting patient care.

You will work with the Trust to drive continuous improvement, manage complex challenges, inspire teams and ensure energy efficiency and sustainability