Are you looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector? A leader in sustainability and facilities management, is seeking a Head of Estates to join their dynamic team at a Hospital in Portsmouth. This is a rare opportunity to oversee a vital function within a large acute hospital, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in service delivery.
As the Head of Estates, you will play a crucial role in:
Providing senior leadership to the technical service delivery, managing an operational budget of approximately £11m and overseeing projects worth £8m+.
Leading the technical compliance and assurance functions, as well as managing a senior operations team of 17 managers and supervisors, with a total team size of 80+.
Ensuring all projects, including capital, lifecycle, and major works, are completed safely, on time, and within budget, adhering to statutory and corporate standards.
Liaising with senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes, maintaining a customer-focused approach while ensuring operational efficiency.
Driving continuous improvement, sustainability, and compliance with healthcare standards and specifications. To be successful in the role of Head of Estates, you’ll bring the following skills and experience:
Degree-level education or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Demonstrable experience in construction-related project management or operational delivery, with a proven track record in critical services.
Strong understanding of healthcare technical standards (HBN’s and HTM’s) is beneficial
Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a collaborative and dynamic approach.
In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and facilities management. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading provider during an exciting growth phase, with a clear vision for the future. If you’re looking for a role that offers both personal and professional development, this is the position for you.
As the Head of Estates, you’ll receive:
A leading rewards and benefits package.
Opportunities for leadership development and mentorship.
A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes innovation and excellence. Act now! Top candidates are already being interviewed. To apply for the position of Head of Estates and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare facilities, click the apply now button to send your CV to our recruitment team