Oxford Health NHS Trust

Head of Capital Development

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Head of Capital Development to join our Estates and Facilities senior management team based at our headquarters in Littlemore, Oxford.

You'll be responsible for delivering the Trust's major developments and transformation plans including developing design feasibility schemes and cost estimates to support business cases and delivering approved schemes. You'll also drive internal and external communications in partnership with our Communications Team in relation to estates and facilities matters across our service.

This is a key role where you'll be leading the Capital Team to design and deliver estates transformation and strategic development schemes of all projects from the RIBA stage 2. This will include leading on the design and tender of approved schemes in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance, and Trust procedures. You'll support the development of business cases for all transformation capital projects by preparing detailed designs, costings, and development programmes to support the business plans for estate transformational/strategic schemes.

If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're ready for a new challenge where you can make a real impact to our NHS estate, we would love to hear from you!

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

Work closely with other members of the Estates and Facilities SMT to ensure that projects are delivered to meet statutory and mandatory requirements
Lead on the design and tender of approved schemes in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance, and Trust procedures
Develop and implement a procurement process to ensure that the Trust has access to suitable contractors/professional services to support the delivery of its estate transformation and strategic development plans.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the project meet their expectations and are delivered within minimal impact.
Provide monthly reports on progress of all projects for which the post holder is responsible.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS7169569

Job locations

Littlemore Hospital

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Interviews for this role will be held at our Littlemore Mental Health Centre on Thursday 19 June and will consist of a stakeholder group discussion followed by a panel interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this role will be held at our Littlemore Mental Health Centre on Thursday 19 June and will consist of a stakeholder group discussion followed by a panel interview.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Detailed knowledge of HTM/HBN requirements in relation to design Experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries
Significant relevant post qualification experience as a senior manager within an estates and facilities department.
Detailed knowledge of statutory requirements in relation to estates and facilities.

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Degree in building/ engineering/ construction management or other related subject; or equivalent qualification.
Masters in relevant subject for the role. Member of RICS/ CIOB/ CIBSE/ IHEEM.
To hold relevant Chartered status.
NEBOSH in construction.
PRINCE2 or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience of designing and managing large scale development schemes.
Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills including writing corporate documents.

Desirable

Previous experience within a Health Care environment.

Personal

Essential

Real team player (to include, emotional intelligence & political astuteness)
Personal and political sensitivity.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and variations to workload.
Exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Detailed knowledge of HTM/HBN requirements in relation to design Experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries
Significant relevant post qualification experience as a senior manager within an estates and facilities department.
Detailed knowledge of statutory requirements in relation to estates and facilities.

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Degree in building/ engineering/ construction management or other related subject; or equivalent qualification.
Masters in relevant subject for the role. Member of RICS/ CIOB/ CIBSE/ IHEEM.
To hold relevant Chartered status.
NEBOSH in construction.
PRINCE2 or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience of designing and managing large scale development schemes.
Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills including writing corporate documents.

Desirable

Previous experience within a Health Care environment.

Personal

Essential

Real team player (to include, emotional intelligence & political astuteness)
Personal and political sensitivity.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and variations to workload.
Exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Hospital

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Hospital

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

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