Job summary Closing Date: 09.03.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 10.03.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: 01.04.25 BTHFT are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Head of Estates to work closely with the Estates and Facilities Senior Management Team and other Trust Senior Managers. The Senior Head of Estates will have responsibility for hard Facilities Management (FM) services, ensuring that Estates service strategies and plans are in place and that adequate resources exist in order to ensure the provision of professional, safe and high-quality services. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for ensuring professional & technical excellence in the efficient & effective management and delivery of technical services relating to Estates operational and clinical engineering services, environmental management, fire safety, health & safety and asbestos management in accordance with internal and external performance targets. A key element of this role will be to support the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities Management (Deputy Director of E&F) in leading the service modernisation / transformation programmes within estates to create an EFM function fit for the future. The post holder will set improvement standards, drive consistency and build financial and commercial management capability within estates services. This will include, proactively working with a range of senior stakeholders/Directors to innovate and expand or rationalise estates services, planning and evaluating new business options, identifying potential new funding streams and income generation to support achievement of the Trusts strategic objectives. The post holder will develop and deliver a comprehensive service improvement agenda and provide a key role in the delivery of wider specific Trust initiatives, including developing business cases for reframing existing FM services, or for the delivery of new or expanded services. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-25-7010804 Job locations Bradford Teaching Hospitals Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role. Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum of 5 years relevant facilities management experience at a senior level in a large complex organisation (preferably NHS) Previous experience of working at a strategic level in the NHS or a similar large, complex environment Previous experience in managing a large complex EFM service Project Management of large capital projects and capital procurement experience Management of large EFM contracts Experience in managing a diverse workforce Experience in annual planning and business planning processes Demonstrable experience of managing change Financial and budget management experience Desirable Experience of the design, development, implementation and interrogation of estate/facilities management IT systems Skills Essential Proven capabilities in developing the provision of hard FM services to meet high quality standards. Ability to perform under pressure whilst ensuring deadlines are met. Proven ability to develop and lead teams. Ability to effectively prioritise own workload and that of team. Strong people skills including experience of dealing with complex industrial relations issues. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Effective communicator at all levels, written and verbal, skilled negotiator. Commercially astute and able to pro-actively manage budgets. Desirable Project management experience. Qualifications Essential Professional / academic qualification at Masters level or equivalent in a related Engineering field, plus specialist knowledge across the range of estates and facilities standards, regulations and compliance acquired through post-graduate experience and further training. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development in E&F and technical disciplines Chartered Status in a relevant professional qualifications e.g. CIBSE/IHEEM Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum of 5 years relevant facilities management experience at a senior level in a large complex organisation (preferably NHS) Previous experience of working at a strategic level in the NHS or a similar large, complex environment Previous experience in managing a large complex EFM service Project Management of large capital projects and capital procurement experience Management of large EFM contracts Experience in managing a diverse workforce Experience in annual planning and business planning processes Demonstrable experience of managing change Financial and budget management experience Desirable Experience of the design, development, implementation and interrogation of estate/facilities management IT systems Skills Essential Proven capabilities in developing the provision of hard FM services to meet high quality standards. Ability to perform under pressure whilst ensuring deadlines are met. Proven ability to develop and lead teams. Ability to effectively prioritise own workload and that of team. Strong people skills including experience of dealing with complex industrial relations issues. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Effective communicator at all levels, written and verbal, skilled negotiator. Commercially astute and able to pro-actively manage budgets. Desirable Project management experience. Qualifications Essential Professional / academic qualification at Masters level or equivalent in a related Engineering field, plus specialist knowledge across the range of estates and facilities standards, regulations and compliance acquired through post-graduate experience and further training. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development in E&F and technical disciplines Chartered Status in a relevant professional qualifications e.g. CIBSE/IHEEM 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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)