Are you ready to shape the future of estates and facilities at one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts?
We are looking for a Director of Estates & Facilities at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust to spearhead the strategic and operational management of our extensive estate. The Trust has a portfolio spanning 150 sites and a budget exceeding £600 million, so this is a unique opportunity to transform healthcare environments across our sites.
Your leadership will drive major programmes including the NHS estates element of our Warneford Park Programme - a visionary initiative to create a new hospital, cutting-edge research facilities, and a new University of Oxford college. You’ll also oversee consolidation of our estates footprint within the City of Oxford, along with a range of other projects.
You’ll lead a dedicated team of nearly 300 staff, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a culture of excellence to deliver the Trust’s Estates and Facilities strategies. This will include property acquisition or disposal, capital and revenue funded projects, food delivery, transport, logistics, hard and soft facilities management, energy, sustainability and our health & safety strategy.
We’re looking for a visionary leader with substantial experience managing large estates, expertise in compliance and safety regulations, as well as the ability to inspire at every level.
If you’re ready to shape the future of healthcare, lead with purpose, and make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of close to 300 people, responsible for the safe, sustainable and effective delivery of Estates and Facilities services to the Trust. Lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s Estates Strategy to ensure we plan ahead for and finance the built environment needed to support the Trust’s emerging clinical models and transformation plans. Ensure that the Trust meets its statutory and mandatory obligations concerning the Estates it owns and occupies. Ensure effective performance and statutory compliance of all building services, equipment, structures and fabric to meet the Trust’s strategic aims. Accountable for all Estates records and Asset register information for the Trust’s Estates. Identify, monitor, record and report risks associated with the Trust estate and devise and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Provide input and support to wider Trust teams for business cases comprising estate aspects. Ensure appropriate leases and licenses are in place for all property relating to the Trust and/or the provision of Trust services, reviewing regularly to ensure provisions are fit for purpose. Lead the Trust’s interactions with the Integrated Care Board and other partners, acting in collaboration across the Integrated Care System. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase the best of yourself when making an application, please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:
“Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.”
Our values are:
“Caring, safe and excellent.”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maureen Collins Job title: Executive Assistant to Chief Finance Officer Email address: Maureen.Collins@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07810 624179
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for a Director of Estates & Facilities at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust to spearhead the strategic and operational management of our extensive estate. The Trust has a portfolio spanning 150 sites and a budget exceeding £600 million, so this is a unique opportunity to transform healthcare environments across our sites.
Your leadership will drive major programmes including the NHS estates element of our Warneford Park Programme - a visionary initiative to create a new hospital, cutting-edge research facilities, and a new University of Oxford college. You’ll also oversee consolidation of our estates footprint within the City of Oxford, along with a range of other projects.
You’ll lead a dedicated team of nearly 300 staff, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a culture of excellence to deliver the Trust’s Estates and Facilities strategies. This will include property acquisition or disposal, capital and revenue funded projects, food delivery, transport, logistics, hard and soft facilities management, energy, sustainability and our health & safety strategy.
We’re looking for a visionary leader with substantial experience managing large estates, expertise in compliance and safety regulations, as well as the ability to inspire at every level.
If you’re ready to shape the future of healthcare, lead with purpose, and make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of close to 300 people, responsible for the safe, sustainable and effective delivery of Estates and Facilities services to the Trust. Lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s Estates Strategy to ensure we plan ahead for and finance the built environment needed to support the Trust’s emerging clinical models and transformation plans. Ensure that the Trust meets its statutory and mandatory obligations concerning the Estates it owns and occupies. Ensure effective performance and statutory compliance of all building services, equipment, structures and fabric to meet the Trust’s strategic aims. Accountable for all Estates records and Asset register information for the Trust’s Estates. Identify, monitor, record and report risks associated with the Trust estate and devise and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Provide input and support to wider Trust teams for business cases comprising estate aspects. Ensure appropriate leases and licenses are in place for all property relating to the Trust and/or the provision of Trust services, reviewing regularly to ensure provisions are fit for purpose. Lead the Trust’s interactions with the Integrated Care Board and other partners, acting in collaboration across the Integrated Care System. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase the best of yourself when making an application, please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:
“Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.”
Our values are:
“Caring, safe and excellent.”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maureen Collins Job title: Executive Assistant to Chief Finance Officer Email address: Maureen.Collins@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07810 624179
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application. #J-18808-Ljbffr
