Job summary
In this high profile role, youll be working closely with the Director of EFCD (Estates, Facilities & Capital Development) and the EFCD senior management team operating at a senior level within the organisation and beyond.
We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational Associate Director of Estates to join our team at UHS NHS Foundation Trust. The Associate Director of Estates will provide senior operational leadership to the Trusts estates infrastructure across the organisation and play a key and visible role within our senior management team. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the effective delivery of all the Trust's estates services and support the development and delivery of our strategy across the Trust and in conjunction with the Integrated Care System. You will lead the Trust's work in ensuring that patients are cared for in an estate that is safe and well presented. You will be effective in motivating teams to deliver consistently high standards.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a significant opportunity to play a key leadership role in a leading Trust alongside a committed and able leadership team, so we are seeking an estates expert with proven experience of managing complexity and working at a senior level. The team is developing innovative ways of delivering a quality service, meeting our compliance requirements, providing value for money and developing our team to achieve sustainably high standards of professional performance and ensuring that staff can achieve their own work life goals.
With direct budgetary responsibility and control of the estates budgets and assets, the Trust has a record of strong financial performance. You will be key in managing the team so that value for money is delivered consistently.
You will manage and control strategic planning for your department, supporting emerging strategies of the Trust through physical projects management and high-level coordination with other Divisions. A key part of this role is building relationships with clinical staff and other specialists so that you can support them in delivering world class care.
Working closely with the Compliance team, you will be responsible for the information documentation and evidence systems to ensure that the Trust Board are assured of their legal responsibilities in respect to the Estates statutory compliance. You will be a values-driven and politically astute manager committed to partnership working and passionate about the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Friday, 07 May 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a significant opportunity to play a key leadership role in a leading Trust alongside a committed and able leadership team, so we are seeking an estates expert with proven experience of managing complexity and working at a senior level. The team is developing innovative ways of delivering a quality service, meeting our compliance requirements, providing value for money and developing our team to achieve sustainably high standards of professional performance and ensuring that staff can achieve their own work life goals.
With direct budgetary responsibility and control of the estates budgets and assets, the Trust has a record of strong financial performance. You will be key in managing the team so that value for money is delivered consistently.
You will manage and control strategic planning for your department, supporting emerging strategies of the Trust through physical projects management and high-level coordination with other Divisions. A key part of this role is building relationships with clinical staff and other specialists so that you can support them in delivering world class care.
Working closely with the Compliance team, you will be responsible for the information documentation and evidence systems to ensure that the Trust Board are assured of their legal responsibilities in respect to the Estates statutory compliance. You will be a values-driven and politically astute manager committed to partnership working and passionate about the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Friday, 07 May 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Engineering (or equivalent examined qualification)
- Postgraduate Qualification in Management, with evidence of training in such fields as Business or HR Management (eg PG Dip or PG Cert), Finance/Budget Management, Works Health and Safety Management (eg Nebosh) or Project Management (eg Prince 2 Practitioner).
- Demonstrating of CPD in a Works Management field.
- Formal training (verified and demonstrated by Personal Log) to achieve additional specialist knowledge through a broad range of short courses and/or self-study. E.g. - Electrical - High/Low Voltage, Electrical Regs, Building Services, Control Systems - Mechanical - Air Conditioning & Ventilation, Medical Gas & Vacuum, Steam & Water boilers & systems, Hot/Cold Water systems, Energy management, Gas Safe Regulations. - Infection Control - Sterilisers & Disinfection, Legionnaires Disease, Asbestos Safety - Health & Safety in works management environments.
Desirable
- Registration as a Chartered Engineer achieved through election to Corporate Membership of a Licensed Institute of the UK Engineering Council.
- Masters Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or MBA
- Elected to corporate level of Engineering Institute such as IET, IMechE, or CIBSE.
- Able to demonstrate a broad range of awareness and training in parallel fields such as Building or Civil Engineering, capital construction, site management and Business Management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Principal Engineer level or equivalent for Engineering Services, including responsibility for line management of large teams including leading change management, disciplinary and grievance procedures and performance management. Experience of Operational Estates and Equipment Management using several different methods of service delivery.
- Managed multi million pound construction, engineering & works contracts from design to execution, commissioning and agreement of final accounts.
- Managed large works contracts testing by competitive tender against specification and standards. Managed 2million budgets; experience of Revenue and Capital project management and control. Previous experience of managing Authorised Person for Permit to Work systems (such as High/Low Voltage); also emergency electrical systems/generators & the implications for systems that are equivalent to clinical life support.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a complex acute healthcare environment, or pharmaceutical facilities
- Previous experience of engaging with Capital or facilities functions also City Councils & University. National level experience of Institutes & NHS Estates working groups.
- Alternative Authorising Engineer experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Engineering (or equivalent examined qualification)
- Postgraduate Qualification in Management, with evidence of training in such fields as Business or HR Management (eg PG Dip or PG Cert), Finance/Budget Management, Works Health and Safety Management (eg Nebosh) or Project Management (eg Prince 2 Practitioner).
- Demonstrating of CPD in a Works Management field.
- Formal training (verified and demonstrated by Personal Log) to achieve additional specialist knowledge through a broad range of short courses and/or self-study. E.g. - Electrical - High/Low Voltage, Electrical Regs, Building Services, Control Systems - Mechanical - Air Conditioning & Ventilation, Medical Gas & Vacuum, Steam & Water boilers & systems, Hot/Cold Water systems, Energy management, Gas Safe Regulations. - Infection Control - Sterilisers & Disinfection, Legionnaires Disease, Asbestos Safety - Health & Safety in works management environments.
Desirable
- Registration as a Chartered Engineer achieved through election to Corporate Membership of a Licensed Institute of the UK Engineering Council.
- Masters Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or MBA
- Elected to corporate level of Engineering Institute such as IET, IMechE, or CIBSE.
- Able to demonstrate a broad range of awareness and training in parallel fields such as Building or Civil Engineering, capital construction, site management and Business Management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Principal Engineer level or equivalent for Engineering Services, including responsibility for line management of large teams including leading change management, disciplinary and grievance procedures and performance management. Experience of Operational Estates and Equipment Management using several different methods of service delivery.
- Managed multi million pound construction, engineering & works contracts from design to execution, commissioning and agreement of final accounts.
- Managed large works contracts testing by competitive tender against specification and standards. Managed 2million budgets; experience of Revenue and Capital project management and control. Previous experience of managing Authorised Person for Permit to Work systems (such as High/Low Voltage); also emergency electrical systems/generators & the implications for systems that are equivalent to clinical life support.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a complex acute healthcare environment, or pharmaceutical facilities
- Previous experience of engaging with Capital or facilities functions also City Councils & University. National level experience of Institutes & NHS Estates working groups.
- Alternative Authorising Engineer experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
