Job summary We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Estates, Facilities and Sustainability to join our senior leadership team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL). This is a pivotal role responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of our estate and facilities functions, while also championing our Trust-wide sustainability ambitions and NHS Net Zero goals. You will be joining us at an exciting and challenging time, with the opportunity to drive real impact across one of the largest and most complex acute Trusts in the country. We are also on an ambitious journey of transformation and improvement, with a strong focus on patient safety, operational excellence, and creating a greener, more sustainable future. This role will give you the opportunity to work alongside exceptional leaders and teams. You will be welcomed at UHL and your personality, skills and experience will be embraced to support the provision of safe care and you will effectively introduce innovative ways of working. If you want to join a team and an organisation that has achieved great things and aspires for so much more, please contact me directly for a conversation: julie.hogg1nhs.net Main duties of the job Provide strategic leadership for estates, facilities, and sustainability across all UHL sites Ensure a safe, efficient, compliant and patient-centred environment Lead the development and implementation of the Trust's Green Plan and carbon reduction initiatives Manage and support a large operational workforce Work collaboratively across the ICS and with national partners Support the delivery of high-quality care through estates transformation and innovation About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-7114536-SNR Job locations University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities Provide strong and active leadership on the development and implementation of a Trust Board approved Estates Strategy and maintaining an up-to-date Masterplan (Development Control Plan). Lead the Teams contribution to the corporate improvement and transformation plans for UHL. Ensure our facilities are of a high quality and a clean and safe environment for the delivery of health care. Ensure that all statutory and mandatory requirements relating to the Team are met. Ensure we work effectively within the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) health and care system in relation to estates, facilities and sustainability matters. Ensure successful delivery and implementation of our Estate Strategy to enable us to meet our strategic objectives and deliver on national guidance including national targets and objectives. Contribute and support the delivery of our strategy through the best use of Trust assets and minimise waste. Ensure we have effective professional advice in respect of all estate issues. Advise the CEO and the Trust Board of any non-compliance with statutory and mandatory regulations in respect of the estate in use. Actively participate in working across the local system on estates, facilities, capital planning and sustainability opportunities. Provide and maintain Estate information on space utilisation, condition and backlog maintenance including the completion of required returns (ERIC). Ensure that rates and valuations of the sites are correctly set, providing information to ensure that any applications for rebates and reassessment are promptly dealt with. Ensure that up-to-date records are maintained with Estate code in line with the requirements of HBN 00-08 Estate code Ensure that an appropriate programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance is in place for both the Estate, and that it is appropriately resourced. Ensure that a five-year rolling programme is in place for backlog maintenance, plant replacement and extraordinary maintenance. Ensure effective procedures are in place for the monitoring and control of the energy/utilities budget. To be the Trust lead for Sustainability including the publication and delivery of the Trusts Green Plan. Ensure the Estates and Facilities function hold a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) that maintains continuity of services in the event of major failure of plant or equipment or a major incident. Similarly, that this BCP integrates and supports the BCP of the wider Trust. Ensure the process for obtaining competitive tenders/quotations for major maintenance services/term contracts is followed in line with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions, NHS policy and National Procurement Regulations. Appoint Consultant Architects, Surveyors, Engineers and Planning Supervisors where required to support the activity of the Estates, Facilities and Sustainability Team, ensuring that they are appropriately briefed and engaged in line with the Trusts objectives and NHS guidance. Commission and monitor contracts for professional consultancy and the performance of work on the estate to ensure adherence to contract terms etc. Ensure the effective management and technical control of services including: Catering; Domestic; Portering; Laundry/Linen Services; Waste Management; Security; Car Parking, Switchboard, Grounds and Gardens Maintenance and Pest Control across all sites. Ensure that the process for obtaining competitive tenders/quotations for Facilities services/term contracts is followed in line with Trust policy and NHS Regulations. Ensure that appropriate technical advice is available to Trust Senior Management Team and Trust Board / as appropriate on issues relating to the provision of Facilities Services. Act as the Trusts designated officer for Patient Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) initiatives, working with the Chief Nurse, for: o Cleanliness including hand hygiene o Food and Hydration o Privacy and Dignity o Buildings and facilities Ensure that formal leases/licences are in place for all premises occupied (but not owned) by the Trust and that any third party occupiers have leases or licenses in place on market based terms that do not disadvantage the Trust. Oversee the commercial opportunities of the Secret Garden. Oversee our residential accommodation, ensuring there is an effective and appropriate capital programme in place for upgrades working with the CFO. To appoint appropriate Project Managers and teams for designated major capital developments Job description Job responsibilities Provide strong and active leadership on the development and implementation of a Trust Board approved Estates Strategy and maintaining an up-to-date Masterplan (Development Control Plan). Lead the Teams contribution to the corporate improvement and transformation plans for UHL. Ensure our facilities are of a high quality and a clean and safe environment for the delivery of health care. Ensure that all statutory and mandatory requirements relating to the Team are met. Ensure we work effectively within the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) health and care system in relation to estates, facilities and sustainability matters. Ensure successful delivery and implementation of our Estate Strategy to enable us to meet our strategic objectives and deliver on national guidance including national targets and objectives. Contribute and support the delivery of our strategy through the best use of Trust assets and minimise waste. Ensure we have effective professional advice in respect of all estate issues. Advise the CEO and the Trust Board of any non-compliance with statutory and mandatory regulations in respect of the estate in use. Actively participate in working across the local system on estates, facilities, capital planning and sustainability opportunities. Provide and maintain Estate information on space utilisation, condition and backlog maintenance including the completion of required returns (ERIC). Ensure that rates and valuations of the sites are correctly set, providing information to ensure that any applications for rebates and reassessment are promptly dealt with. Ensure that up-to-date records are maintained with Estate code in line with the requirements of HBN 00-08 Estate code Ensure that an appropriate programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance is in place for both the Estate, and that it is appropriately resourced. Ensure that a five-year rolling programme is in place for backlog maintenance, plant replacement and extraordinary maintenance. Ensure effective procedures are in place for the monitoring and control of the energy/utilities budget. To be the Trust lead for Sustainability including the publication and delivery of the Trusts Green Plan. Ensure the Estates and Facilities function hold a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) that maintains continuity of services in the event of major failure of plant or equipment or a major incident. Similarly, that this BCP integrates and supports the BCP of the wider Trust. Ensure the process for obtaining competitive tenders/quotations for major maintenance services/term contracts is followed in line with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions, NHS policy and National Procurement Regulations. Appoint Consultant Architects, Surveyors, Engineers and Planning Supervisors where required to support the activity of the Estates, Facilities and Sustainability Team, ensuring that they are appropriately briefed and engaged in line with the Trusts objectives and NHS guidance. Commission and monitor contracts for professional consultancy and the performance of work on the estate to ensure adherence to contract terms etc. Ensure the effective management and technical control of services including: Catering; Domestic; Portering; Laundry/Linen Services; Waste Management; Security; Car Parking, Switchboard, Grounds and Gardens Maintenance and Pest Control across all sites. Ensure that the process for obtaining competitive tenders/quotations for Facilities services/term contracts is followed in line with Trust policy and NHS Regulations. Ensure that appropriate technical advice is available to Trust Senior Management Team and Trust Board / as appropriate on issues relating to the provision of Facilities Services. Act as the Trusts designated officer for Patient Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) initiatives, working with the Chief Nurse, for: o Cleanliness including hand hygiene o Food and Hydration o Privacy and Dignity o Buildings and facilities Ensure that formal leases/licences are in place for all premises occupied (but not owned) by the Trust and that any third party occupiers have leases or licenses in place on market based terms that do not disadvantage the Trust. Oversee the commercial opportunities of the Secret Garden. Oversee our residential accommodation, ensuring there is an effective and appropriate capital programme in place for upgrades working with the CFO. To appoint appropriate Project Managers and teams for designated major capital developments Person Specification Essential Essential Degree in Engineering, Building, Surveying, Architecture, Estates or Facilities Management Essential Essential Experience in a Senior Management position with responsibility and accountability for the delivery of Estates and Facilities services and/or Capital delivery Essential Essential Knowledge of how the Estates and Facilities function operates in the acute NHS setting Essential Essential Sound understanding of financial management and processes, with in-depth knowledge of Contract Management Person Specification Essential Essential Degree in Engineering, Building, Surveying, Architecture, Estates or Facilities Management Essential Essential Experience in a Senior Management position with responsibility and accountability for the delivery of Estates and Facilities services and/or Capital delivery Essential Essential Knowledge of how the Estates and Facilities function operates in the acute NHS setting Essential Essential Sound understanding of financial management and processes, with in-depth knowledge of Contract Management 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)