Job summary The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and visionary Head of Operations for Estates. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of efficient, safe, and effective services across our sites. We are looking for a strategic leader with a profound understanding of both operational and regulatory aspects of Estate Maintenance services. Why Join Us? As the Head of Operations for Estates, you will be at the forefront of innovation and excellence, driving improvements that directly impact patient care and staff satisfaction. This role offers a unique chance to shape the future of our Estates services, aligning them with the Trust's strategic goals and regulatory requirements. Desired Qualifications Relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Membership of a professional body (e.g., BIFM, RICS). What We Value We are seeking a candidate who excels in: Achieving high service user satisfaction ratings. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Estates operations. Promoting staff satisfaction and retention. Successfully implementing improvement initiatives. Additional Considerations Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet service demands. Primary location at Dewsbury and District Hospital, with travel between different Trust sites. Experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous. Main duties of the job In this role, you will: Ensure full compliance of Estate Maintenance services with all relevant regulations, standards, and advisory bodies. Develop and implement strategies to optimize resource allocation and achieve cost-effective operations. Align Estates services with the Trust's overall strategic objectives and service delivery plans. About us We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care. We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We have a clear vision and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-INFRA0232 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HS Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will manage all aspects of the Estate and PFI Operations service to provide a safe patient, staff and visitor environment. The post holder will be the delegated budget holder for the relevant Estate Operations and PFI budgets and will act as an authorised signatory for Estate Operations Trust Orders to agreed levels detailed in the departments financial control procedures. The post holder will lead, develop and maintain the departments operational procedures/policies and safe systems of work at all times to ensure the Trust is exposed to minimum risk in relation to its estate. The post holder will be required to work in close partnership with other team members, in addition to working with external agencies and specialist advisers as required. The post holder will take the lead role in ensuring that Estate Operations and manage the PFI team, provide an up to date information and input into the Trusts Performance Management Framework to enable the Estates Department to comply with the Trusts Corporate Governance Framework. Reporting to the Associate Director of Infrastructure for Estate, PFI and Sustainability, you will be responsible for developing policies and strategies for the organisation, support of the Trust capital team together with providing expert specialist and professional construction and estates projects advice to estates staff, directors, senior management and external agencies. As Head of Operations for Estate and PFI you will manage a team of multi-disciplinary Estates staff Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will manage all aspects of the Estate and PFI Operations service to provide a safe patient, staff and visitor environment. The post holder will be the delegated budget holder for the relevant Estate Operations and PFI budgets and will act as an authorised signatory for Estate Operations Trust Orders to agreed levels detailed in the departments financial control procedures. The post holder will lead, develop and maintain the departments operational procedures/policies and safe systems of work at all times to ensure the Trust is exposed to minimum risk in relation to its estate. The post holder will be required to work in close partnership with other team members, in addition to working with external agencies and specialist advisers as required. The post holder will take the lead role in ensuring that Estate Operations and manage the PFI team, provide an up to date information and input into the Trusts Performance Management Framework to enable the Estates Department to comply with the Trusts Corporate Governance Framework. Reporting to the Associate Director of Infrastructure for Estate, PFI and Sustainability, you will be responsible for developing policies and strategies for the organisation, support of the Trust capital team together with providing expert specialist and professional construction and estates projects advice to estates staff, directors, senior management and external agencies. As Head of Operations for Estate and PFI you will manage a team of multi-disciplinary Estates staff Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Comprehensive knowledge of the requirements, systems and processes for monitoring and auditing PFI contracts Knowledge and understanding Clinical Services Operations Knowledge of business planning and capital investment planning process. Knowledge of property procurement and disposal including lease, rent & licence arrangements. Extensive knowledge of fire, health and safety, emergency planning & risk management legislation, guidance, policy, and processes. Ability to function in a highly political and complex environment Experience Essential Demonstrable management experience in complex estate and PFI services with a proven track record of success. Specialist experience and knowledge of an Estates information management system. Previous experience in a large acute Trust setting with PFI estate. Desirable Experience of contributing to operational decision making Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience. Significant post qualification experience in mechanical or electrical engineering. Must possess or be prepared to study for an ILM LEVEL 5 Management Qualification or equivalent. Membership of a relevant professional institute e.g., IHEEM, CIBSE, IMECHE etc., at a minimum of incorporated status but prepared to work towards chartership. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Exceptional level of experience and practical knowledge in the field of coordinating large complex organisational change projects covering service changes, mergers, re-structuring, and modernisation involving many disciplines A sound knowledge of estates compliance requirements within the NHS Broad understanding of financial procedures and statutory regulations Desirable Experience of developing tender bids, presentations, and mobilisation of Estates & PFI services, demonstrating commercial acumen and experience of business and financial planning including analysis and cost profiling. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Essential If relevant, please provide details of AI used during the completion of this application form. Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Comprehensive knowledge of the requirements, systems and processes for monitoring and auditing PFI contracts Knowledge and understanding Clinical Services Operations Knowledge of business planning and capital investment planning process. Knowledge of property procurement and disposal including lease, rent & licence arrangements. Extensive knowledge of fire, health and safety, emergency planning & risk management legislation, guidance, policy, and processes. Ability to function in a highly political and complex environment Experience Essential Demonstrable management experience in complex estate and PFI services with a proven track record of success. Specialist experience and knowledge of an Estates information management system. Previous experience in a large acute Trust setting with PFI estate. Desirable Experience of contributing to operational decision making Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience. Significant post qualification experience in mechanical or electrical engineering. Must possess or be prepared to study for an ILM LEVEL 5 Management Qualification or equivalent. Membership of a relevant professional institute e.g., IHEEM, CIBSE, IMECHE etc., at a minimum of incorporated status but prepared to work towards chartership. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Exceptional level of experience and practical knowledge in the field of coordinating large complex organisational change projects covering service changes, mergers, re-structuring, and modernisation involving many disciplines A sound knowledge of estates compliance requirements within the NHS Broad understanding of financial procedures and statutory regulations Desirable Experience of developing tender bids, presentations, and mobilisation of Estates & PFI services, demonstrating commercial acumen and experience of business and financial planning including analysis and cost profiling. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Essential If relevant, please provide details of AI used during the completion of this application form. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)