Job summary
An exciting full-time, permanent leadership opportunity has arisen in South London and Maudsley's Capital Estates and Facilities Directorate; focused on ensuring that the Trust is future-proofed, energised, agile and forward thinking in its optimisation of opportunities.
About the role:
This post is a key leadership role within our Capital Estates & Facilities department and reporting into the Director of Resources, Assets and Sustainability. It is afull time fixed term contract and an excellent opportunity for an inspirational, inclusive values-driven leader, with a strong track record in project, programme and portfolio management and governance.
The South London and Maudsley Capital Estates and Facilities Team delivers multiple financially significant Capital Programmes, consisting of New Build, backlogs, and Refurbishment projects - delivering priority projects linked to the Trust strategy and addressing Estates statutory compliance.
The post holder willlead the planning, delivery, and commissioning of significant estate projects across the Lewisham site, including: Heather Close Refurbishment Programme, Plans for Lewisham Lea House, Ladywell Building Assessment, supporting University Hospital Lewisham Master Plan (in collaboration with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust).
The role involves oversight of refurbishment, new builds, and long term strategic planning for health infrastructure, in collaboration with clinical, operational and external partners
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the Heather Close refurbishment programme, ensuring seamless commissioning and operational readiness.
Oversee the programme management of Lewisham Lea House, coordinating design, construction, and stakeholder engagement.
Leading the Trust's position on the comprehensive assessments of the Ladywell Building in collaboration with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, to support the delivery of The Lewisham Hospital Master Plan, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.
Establish robust governance structures to oversee programme milestones, risks, and deliverables.
Oversee budgets for all assigned programmes, ensuring financial accountability and efficiency.
About the team:
The Capital Estates and Facilities team at SLaM is a dynamic and dedicated group focused on delivering the trust's Estates Programmes and projects that enhance the Trust's facilities and support its mission. Theteam collaborates closely with clinical and operational leaders, external partners, and NHS colleagues.
About us
Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close-knit team at South London and Maudsley. It's important to us that you are valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package, which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance, flexible working and support with a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
Career development, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
Counselling services
Wellbeing events
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Childcare vouchers
Staff restaurants
For a full list of our benefits please visit: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/media/421262/Working%20at%20SLaM.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Head of Lewisham Strategic Estates Programme is a senior role responsible for leading the delivery of key estate initiatives, including the Heather Close refurbishment and Lewisham Lea House programmes, while driving strategic assessments for the Ladywell Building in alignment with The Lewisham Hospital Master Plan. The role ensures robust governance, compliance with NHS standards, and effective stakeholder engagement with clinical, operational, and external partners. With a focus on strategic planning and leadership, the post-holder develops and implements estate plans, fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and incorporates innovative and sustainable practices. Additionally, the role oversees budgets, manages resources, and ensures financial accountability to support successful programme outcomes.
Please, see attached Job description document for a full list of responsibilities. We lookforward to receiving your application.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kay Scott: kay.scott@slam.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Head of Lewisham Strategic Estates Programme is a senior role responsible for leading the delivery of key estate initiatives, including the Heather Close refurbishment and Lewisham Lea House programmes, while driving strategic assessments for the Ladywell Building in alignment with The Lewisham Hospital Master Plan. The role ensures robust governance, compliance with NHS standards, and effective stakeholder engagement with clinical, operational, and external partners. With a focus on strategic planning and leadership, the post-holder develops and implements estate plans, fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and incorporates innovative and sustainable practices. Additionally, the role oversees budgets, manages resources, and ensures financial accountability to support successful programme outcomes.
Please, see attached Job description document for a full list of responsibilities. We lookforward to receiving your application.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kay Scott: kay.scott@slam.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or and masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
- Project Management Qualifications e.g. Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Evidence of Continuous professional development - post graduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of leading change programmes and project management within large, complex organisations
- Demonstrable success in leading multi-disciplinary estate programmes
- Experience and successful track record of developing and producing project plans and strategies, and complex delivery across a variety of different multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience of working at a strategic or project manager level in the NHS, and in a mental health environment
- Proven track record of alternative funding acquisition, including public-private partnerships and grants for project support.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams
- Proficient in using project management tools and software
- Strong stakeholder management, including working with executive-level partners
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of NHS finance management and budget oversight
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or and masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
- Project Management Qualifications e.g. Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Evidence of Continuous professional development - post graduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of leading change programmes and project management within large, complex organisations
- Demonstrable success in leading multi-disciplinary estate programmes
- Experience and successful track record of developing and producing project plans and strategies, and complex delivery across a variety of different multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience of working at a strategic or project manager level in the NHS, and in a mental health environment
- Proven track record of alternative funding acquisition, including public-private partnerships and grants for project support.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams
- Proficient in using project management tools and software
- Strong stakeholder management, including working with executive-level partners
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of NHS finance management and budget oversight
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
