Director of Estates and Facilities | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
This pivotal role offers the chance to shape the Trust’s infrastructure and play a key role in strategic developments, including the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to act as a spokesperson and ambassador for the Trust at various levels, build strong relationships with regulatory bodies, and foster a collaborative, values-driven culture within the Estates & Facilities team and across Trust divisions.- Develop and implement the Trust’s Estates and Facilities management strategy, focusing on safety, compliance, quality, and efficiency across all sites.
- Ensure that E&F services align with the Trust’s Clinical Strategy and are co-produced with staff and service users.
- Provide assurance to the Trust Board that all E&F services meet statutory and mandatory legislation.
- Oversee the management of the Trust’s Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, ensuring maintenance and lifecycle refurbishment are aligned with compliance standards.
- Lead the sustainability agenda to achieve the Trust’s net zero goals, acting as a subject matter expert in both the Hinchingbrooke Redevelopment Programme and broader Trust projects.
- Collaborate with executive teams, clinical leads, and external agencies, such as the CQC, NHSE, Environment Agency, and local authorities, to ensure the Trust meets high standards in building performance and safety.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
For further information please refer to the attached job description or for a confidential conversation please contact Rob Parker at Insight Executives
This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024