The Portfolio Director for Estates and Facilities will: Provide specialist advice to the Trust on the estate and facilities management to ensure it is an enabler for the delivery of the Trusts strategic goals, especially supporting the delivery of high-quality services, colleague wellbeing, patient experience and environment sustainability. Contribute to the Trusts strategic ambition to be Net Zero organisation through working with GMS Limited, partner organisations, suppliers and reviewing estates and facilities. Formulate, develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures on all of the aspects above to ensure the Trust minimise risk and manages the whole range of functions in the most effective manner in accordance with legislation and national standards in conjunction with other outside bodies. Work with Executive Team and external agencies, such as CQC, Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHSE, Environmental Agency, Environment Health, Local Authorities and national bodies formulating and developing standards of performance, ensuring adequate periodic reports are presented to the Trust Board and actions required by the Trust Board are implemented. Lead and co-ordinate the Patient-led assessments of the care environment (PLACE) assessment programme and patient environment strategies and improvement projects. Lead the development of best practice in environmental management with particular focus on the sustainability agenda, energy management, security and clinical waste management. Identify and deliver waste reduction opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations. Act as an ambassador for the Trust on property and facilities matters interfacing with external stakeholders including the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, ICS, Place Based Partnership, other NHS Trusts and Local Authorities. Create strategic alliances and partnerships with external organisations to enhance the delivery of an effective asset base (as above). The post holder will be responsible for Human Resource management including selection, training, undertaking appraisals, career development, work placements, performance management and disciplinary for the Health and Safety Manager.