Job summary We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Essentia Executive team and drive the Trust's strategic ambitions in South East London. This pivotal role is responsible for providing leadership in delivering the Trust's capital development plans, compliance and assurance functions, property investments, and space management strategy. As a key member of the executive team, the postholder will oversee the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare facilities to meet the clinical, research, and administrative needs of the Trust, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The postholder will develop and implement the Trust's integrated property and space strategy, aiming to maximise property value, improve estate efficiency, and ensure long-term asset sustainability. Building strong relationships with clinical and operational leaders, stakeholders, landlords, and tenant organisations, the postholder will drive consistency, mitigate risks, and represent the Trust externally. Additionally, they will lead operational quality standards, fire safety compliance, and the implementation of the Trust's Sustainability Strategy in partnership with other South East London Trusts. This role also involves delivering the annual technical assurance plan and maintaining a robust assurance framework to ensure compliance with all statutory obligations. Main duties of the job Strategy and Planning Develop and implement asset management policies and estate strategies that align with the Trust's goals. Provide strategic leadership in property and space management, collaborating with partners to deliver cost-effective services and optimise the Trust's assets through effective oversight of holdings, acquisitions, and disposals. Design and Capital Delivery Establish design standards for new builds and refurbishments, ensuring alignment with Trust specifications and sustainability goals. Oversee efficient capital project delivery, focusing on stakeholder engagement and compliance, while managing logistics and dispute resolution. Major Projects and Engineering Assurance Present development proposals to stakeholders, aligning them with Trust objectives. Oversee contract procurement and quality management of engineering and facilities to ensure compliance and effective issue resolution. Property and Financial Management Develop a property strategy to optimise space and generate revenue. Manage project costs within financial targets and engage stakeholders to enhance the portfolio. Leadership and Corporate Responsibilities Provide leadership to promote an inclusive culture aligned with Trust values, developing team structures and career plans to drive performance. Represent Essentia and the Trust regionally and nationally, leading sustainability and transformation initiatives. About us Working for your organisation Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. Our Trust values are We are caring, ambitious and inclusive. What We Offer The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.Interest free Season Ticket LoanLong Term Service AwardsSubsidised on-site nurseries and childcare vouchersA comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU'Ride to work schemeEmployee assistance programmeFree stop smoking service Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience VSM Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-SMT1647 Job locations Francis House London SE1 1NA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached detailed job description and person specification for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached detailed job description and person specification for further information on the role. Person Specification Qualifications/Educations Essential Professional qualification in architecture, surveying or other construction related discipline. Relevant Masters or MBA qualification, or equivalent professional qualification or experience. Professional/Statutory Registration Essential Relevant professional registration eg architect, engineering, surveying or in construction or design. Expert in project management in a design or construction context. Previous Experience Essential Extensive, successful track record of leadership and achievement at a senior level in a relevant field in a large, complex environment. Experience of formulating long term, organisation-wide strategic plans and development of projects resulting in positive value for money outcomes Extensive experience of delivering successful design solutions in comparable environments. Understanding of the planning, scheduling and management of operational systems within a complex environment Able to demonstrate previous success in providing innovative and creative property solutions. Experience of organisation-wide policy development, interpreting legislative and other requirements Knowledge Essential Awareness of change management tools and techniques Excellent understanding and specialist knowledge of design and development Excellent understanding of property and strategic space management Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust-wide and local performance expectations. Highly developed communication skills, with ability to communicate highly complex information where exceptional influencing skills are required. Skills and Abilities Essential Extensive track record of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders Ability to analyse, synthesise and interpret highly complex data, filtering and interpreting information to identify and focus on issues to be addressed at board level. Intellectual flexibility with the ability to cut through ambiguity and complexity and to shape and implement a vision that looks beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery models. Proven strong written communication skills, in particular for complex drafting, and ability to produce & present effective business cases. Sound political judgment and sensitivity when dealing with stakeholders at all levels Person Specification Qualifications/Educations Essential Professional qualification in architecture, surveying or other construction related discipline. Relevant Masters or MBA qualification, or equivalent professional qualification or experience. Professional/Statutory Registration Essential Relevant professional registration eg architect, engineering, surveying or in construction or design. Expert in project management in a design or construction context. Previous Experience Essential Extensive, successful track record of leadership and achievement at a senior level in a relevant field in a large, complex environment. Experience of formulating long term, organisation-wide strategic plans and development of projects resulting in positive value for money outcomes Extensive experience of delivering successful design solutions in comparable environments. Understanding of the planning, scheduling and management of operational systems within a complex environment Able to demonstrate previous success in providing innovative and creative property solutions. Experience of organisation-wide policy development, interpreting legislative and other requirements Knowledge Essential Awareness of change management tools and techniques Excellent understanding and specialist knowledge of design and development Excellent understanding of property and strategic space management Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust-wide and local performance expectations. Highly developed communication skills, with ability to communicate highly complex information where exceptional influencing skills are required. Skills and Abilities Essential Extensive track record of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders Ability to analyse, synthesise and interpret highly complex data, filtering and interpreting information to identify and focus on issues to be addressed at board level. Intellectual flexibility with the ability to cut through ambiguity and complexity and to shape and implement a vision that looks beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery models. Proven strong written communication skills, in particular for complex drafting, and ability to produce & present effective business cases. Sound political judgment and sensitivity when dealing with stakeholders at all levels 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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Francis House London SE1 1NA Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)