Associate Director of Estates and Facilities

Associate Director of Estates and Facilities

The Associate (Deputy) Director of Estates and Facilities supports the strategic and operational management of the Trust's Estates and Facilities functions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient environments for patients, staff, and visitors. The post holder deputises for the Director as required, providing leadership, professional advice, and assurance on estates and facilities matters, and driving continuous improvement in line with Trust strategies and objectives.

The post holder provides strategic direction and advice on the estate ensuring that the built environment is safe for patients, visitors and staff, is fit for the future, is managed effectively and efficiently and adapts to changing healthcare needs.

The Associate Director of Estates and Facilities holds delegated corporate and professional responsibility for estates and facilities service standards, governance, policies, financial management, statutory and regulatory compliance and risk management. The provision of assurance to the Trust Board and Trust Committees for the estate.

Home location is negotiable with locations available across Norfolk and Suffolk, but the post holder will be expected to travel to Trust sites as required.

Deputise for the Director of Estates and Facilities, acting as lead in their absence and representing the department at senior meetings.

Support the development and implementation of the Trust's estate strategy, aligned to clinical and corporate objectives.

Lead on specific projects and programmes, including capital investment, compliance, sustainability, and service transformation.

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., NHS Premises Assurance Model, HTM Standards, Health & Safety).

Provide expert advice to senior managers, the Trust Board, and external stakeholders on estates and facilities matters.

Oversee performance management systems, data analysis (e.g., ERIC returns), and reporting to assure service quality and compliance.

Lead and motivate teams, promoting professional standards, staff development, and a positive culture.

Support the delivery of sustainability and carbon reduction plans, working with system partners and external organisations.

Ensure robust audit and risk management processes are in place for all aspects of estates and facilities.

Engage with service users, carers, and staff to gather feedback and drive improvements in the built environment and patient experience.

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery and team management.

Maintain confidentiality, records management, and information governance in line with Trust policy.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed

• Degree in a relevant estates or facilities discipline
• Chartered professional registration/accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE)
• Experience in NHS or healthcare estates and facilities management
• Experience of partnership working across public, private, and voluntary sectors

• Senior management experience in a large organisation in estates and facilities management
• Track record of successful management of estates and facilities services
• Delivery of complex capital investment programmes

• Extensive professional knowledge and understanding of healthcare estates and technology across a number of specialist discipline/functions including construction and engineering services
• In-depth understanding of capital procurement process and procedures

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…