WTWA Head of Estates

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester seeks a Director of Estates Services to oversee daily operations and strategic developments. This pivotal position requires collaborative work with clinical and non-clinical teams to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and patient experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in health services management and the ability to drive improvements. MFT values inclusiveness and offers opportunities for professional growth, contributing to transformational projects in healthcare.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Digital tools access

Supportive growth environment

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience in healthcare services delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for day-to-day operational aspects of Estates Services.
• Work collaboratively with teams to improve patient experience.
• Drive efficiencies and support service delivery performance.

Job description

Role Overview

To support the WTWA Associate Group Director Estates in shaping the future provision of Estates Services across WTWA and associated properties. This will include the strategic development of services to ensure they are high quality, progressive, responsive to internal and external demand, patient focused and fully support the strategic and future operational needs of the service delivery contracts.

Responsibilities

To be accountable for all day-to-day operational aspects of Estates Services Hard FM delivered across WTWA and associated properties, its partnership organisations and internal customers. This will include the support and development of services to ensure they are progressive, responsive to internal and external demand, are patient focused, safe, efficient, and effective. The post-holder is required to work within a robust governance structure and performance against agreed service standards and key performance indicators.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

Why MFT?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.

We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.

Benefits

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.

Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Neil McAllion
Job title: Estates Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0161 291 5265