UHN Property Manager / Deputy Head of Capital Development

Transformation Unit; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire is seeking a senior Property Manager/Deputy Head of Capital Development to lead estate and facilities services across multiple sites. The role focuses on property titles, leases, risk management, and compliance with statutory requirements.

The post oversees acquisition/disposal, contract management, and strategic development of the Trust's property portfolio, working closely with executive teams and external partners to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of NHS Estates and Facilities standards, HTMs, compliance and Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience in large, multi-site providers.
• Experience in contract procurement and management.
• Experience with acquisition and disposal of assets/land and property.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and coordinate all aspects of property management to ensure compliance and strategic objectives.
• Advise and promote initiatives for effective service management and policy implementation.
• Manage property titles, leases, licences and property transactions as Landlord and Tenant.
• Coordinate with Head of Capital Development and Director of Estates & Facilities; monitor risk and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Report writing

Matrix management

IT literacy

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent

Chartered engineer/surveyor

Masters Degree

Job description

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Town Kettering Salary £66,582 - £77,368 On Call Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

UHN Property Manager / Deputy Head of Capital Development

Band 8b

Job overview

The UHN Property Manager/Deputy Head of Capital Projects will be responsible for delivering safe, responsive and cost-effective Estates and Facilities Services across UHN, with a dedicated focus on property management.

The post holder will work closely with UHN Head of Capital Development, UHN Director of Estates and Facilities, UHN Strategy Team, Estates teams, NHSPS and Divisional Managers to provide specialist and professional advice to the Board and the Executive Teams; including maintaining assurance in relation to statutory compliance and risk, associated with all UHN premises (and premises occupied by UHN), infrastructure, and Estates and Facilities services.

The role take the lead role in managing all property titles and transactions; functions including acquisition and disposals of estate, negotiating leases and licences both in capacity as Landlord and Tenant, property searches, technical building surveys, appointing specialist technical contractors, property contracts management, statutory compliance, property risk assessments, correct registration of property titles and advising the Trust of their responsibilities under the terms of leases and licences.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is professionally responsible and accountable for leading, developing, and coordinating all aspects of an effective property management service that provides for interpretation of complex technical legal advice, monitors compliance; provides assurance of compliance to the Head of Capital Development.

The post holder will need to provide an effective strategic property management service to the Trust. The post holder will advise, conceive, and promote new initiatives for the effective management of services and be responsible for the development , delivery and implementation of the Trusts property related strategic objectives, operational policies, and procedures. This will require an innovative approach and regular contact with the relevant Locality Managers, Clinicians and Project Managers, to ensure an efficient service are provided for their respective sites and buildings.

The post holder will take the lead role in managing all property title and transactions functions including acquisition and disposals of estate, negotiating leases and licences both in capacity as Landlord and Tenant, property searches, technical building surveys, appointing specialist technical contractors, property contracts management, statutory compliance, property risk assessments, correct registration of property titles and advising the Trust of their responsibilities under the terms of leases and licences.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In accordance with the Estates Strategy and the direction given by the Deputy Director of Capital Development and Director of Estates & Facilities, the post holder is professionally responsible and accountable for leading, developing, and coordinating all aspects of an effective property management service that provides for interpretation of complex technical legal advice, monitors compliance; provides assurance of compliance to the Head of Capital Development and Director of Estates & Facilities; develops strategic plans for the future and contributes to continued service development and improvement.

The post holder will need to provide an effective strategic property management service to the Trust. The post holder will advise, conceive, and promote new initiatives for the effective
management of services and be responsible for the development, delivery and implementation of the Trusts property related strategic objectives, operational policies, and procedures. This will
require an innovative approach and regular contact with the relevant Locality Managers, Clinicians and Project Managers, to ensure an efficient service are provided for their respective sites and
buildings.

The post holder will be required to work with the Head of Capital Development and Director of Estates & Facilities regarding the Trust Estate and then take the lead role in managing all property
title and transactions functions including acquisition and disposals of estate, negotiating leases and licences both in capacity as Landlord and Tenant, property searches, technical building surveys,
appointing specialist technical contractors, property contracts management, statutory compliance, property risk assessments, correct registration of property titles and advising the Trust of their
responsibilities under the terms of leases and licences.

Communicate effectively at the highest levels within the Trust, commissioning organisations, private
commissioning organisations, public sector organisations, NHS Estates & Statutory bodies and be required to actively apply the interpersonal skills that are necessary to manage staff, contractors,
and specialist consultants in a high pressure, sometimes adversarial, environment to achieve the required outcomes within the required timeframe. This will involve providing information and leading
activity regarding the property portfolio including highly contentious issues such as building closures and relocation options.

The post holder will be accountable for the preparation, maintenance and accuracy of the Trusts Estate; property title documents, leases, and licences and for the safe keeping of all related documents. Responsible for the development and implementation of any replacement property data management systems.

Person specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

• Educated to Degree, Chartered engineer/surveyor or equivalent status level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
• Masters Degree

Knowledge & Experience

• In depth knowledge of NHS Estates and Facilities related standards, HTM’s, statutory compliance requirements and Health and Safety legislation
• Experience of working within large, multi-site providers
• Experience of contract procurement and management
• Experience of acquisition and disposal of assets / land and property
• Experience of capital contract management and successful delivery of complex projects from concept to delivery
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical and non-clinical risk management
• Good knowledge with regard to Sustainability and Carbon Reduction as it applies to the Healthcare environment
• Author of technical papers

Skills

• Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to set out a clear direction and inspire staff to deliver quality services
• Effective communicator at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to think strategically and manage operationally
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex information and be able to present succinctly and clearly
• Matrix management (the ability to manage and influence others when there is not a direct line management relationship)
• High level of computer literacy
• Strong commercial acumen
• Set high but realistic standards for self and team
• Works in a highly collaborative manner with colleagues across UHN, UHL and other partners. Role models collaborative behaviors.
• Aligned to UHN’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.
• Highly motivated, hard-working, self-confident, robust and resilient individual with drive and determination to deliver.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and re-focus the work of self and others on new priority areas that may require urgent action.
• High level of personal resilience and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Commitment to personal development and development of colleagues.
• Can constructively challenge and effectively manage conflict to reach a positive conclusion.
• Passionate commitment to embedding diversity, equality and inclusion internally and externally.
• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites and other sites often with limited time between meetings

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

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Name Gary Barnett Job title Head of Capital Development Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07929873885

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