Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Programme Director (Estates Capital)

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Job summary

Programme Director (Estates Capital)

Band 9

The Programme Director (Estates Capital) is responsible for the delivery of the major works capital programme within the Estates and Facilities Directorate for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The role reports directly to the Director of Estates and Facilities and involves providing advice and exploring developmental opportunities for all land, property and estate capital matters.

This is a senior leadership role within the function, and so also has responsibility for deputising for the Director of Estates and Facilities, as required.

The estates programme currently stands at a total of £21.546 million for the last reporting year, but is subject to national funding availability. The capital available can vary widely and has been significantly higher. The programme needs to be delivered with precision and at pace. The post holder will be responsible for delivering the CHS 7-year capital development plan designed to address the £279m backlog maintenance. Alongside this the post holder will be responsible for delivering nationally driven schemes for the Croydon Place estate, this will include supporting the delivery of nationally funded schemes for service developments, innovation and sustainability.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

Provide advice to the Director of Estates and Facilities on all matters relating to the delivery and monitoring of the estates capital programme.

As a member of the Estates and Facilities Leadership Team, contribute to the development of the strategic direction of the estates capital programme and the annual business planning cycle.

Provide expert judgement across a wide range of estates capital programme issues taking into account legislation, H&S and conflicting demands.

Employ influencing, negotiation and communication skills with client groups to overcome major barriers to understanding and acceptance.

To work hand in hand with the Asset Management Team and Estate Strategy Manager, as well as the Council and other partners, to ensure a Croydon wide strategic response to the estate capital programme.

The role has the line management responsibility for the Deputy Director of Estate Strategy and Programmes and the Asset Management Team. Additionally, the role oversees delivery of estates capital programmes through direct leadership and line management of the current projects team, who will be accountable on a project basis.

Direct and lead a team of professionals to provide expertise to support delivery of the Capital Programme, whether WTE or by means of external professional contractor assistance.

About us

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.

CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.

Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£115,120 to £131,578 a year Performance Related Allowance.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-NN-7313371-MT

Job locations

CUH

London Road Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

  • oProfessional qualification in estates related discipline

Desirable

  • oDegree in Engineering, Building, Surveying, Architecture, Estate or Facilities Management or related discipline.

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in a Senior Management position with responsibility and accountability for the delivery of Capital delivery and high level of expertise in risk management and mitigation.

Desirable

  • oExtensive knowledge of Prince2 principles and practice.
Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

  • oProfessional qualification in estates related discipline

Desirable

  • oDegree in Engineering, Building, Surveying, Architecture, Estate or Facilities Management or related discipline.

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in a Senior Management position with responsibility and accountability for the delivery of Capital delivery and high level of expertise in risk management and mitigation.

Desirable

  • oExtensive knowledge of Prince2 principles and practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

CUH

London Road Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

CUH

London Road Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

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Hannah.gilford1@nhs.net

02084013382

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£115,120 to £131,578 a year Performance Related Allowance.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-NN-7313371-MT

Job locations

CUH

London Road Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE


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