Director of Estates and Facilities

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial and visionary leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Estates and Facilities.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of high-quality estates, facilities, and sustainable services across the Trust. Your leadership will shape the future of our healthcare infrastructure across East Sussex —ensuring it supports outstanding patient care and staff wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee multi-million-pound capital projects and long-term asset care

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards

Drive delivery of our ambitious Green Plan and sustainability goals

Inspire and lead a large multidisciplinary team

Manage significant budgets with a focus on innovation and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

A passionate, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in estates and facilities management—ideally within a complex healthcare or public sector environment. You’ll bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and a commitment to sustainability.

Interviews will be held on the 12th March.

Main duties of the job

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the Trust’s Estates and Facilities Strategy.
• Align estates and facilities plans with clinical and corporate objectives.
• Lead the Trust’s sustainability agenda, including delivery of the Green Plan and net-zero targets.

Capital Projects Oversight

• Lead multi-million-pound capital developments.
• Deliver the 10-year critical infrastructure and medical equipment replacement plans.
• Ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations.

Operational Management

• Oversee estates maintenance and facilities services (catering, cleaning, portering, security).
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across all sites.
• Lead space management and asset care strategies.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure robust systems for health & safety, fire safety, and infection prevention.
• Deliver annual reports on fire safety, security, and compliance.

Financial and Resource Management

• Manage large budgets with strong fiscal governance.
• Ensure value for money and financial sustainability.
• Lead business cases for capital programmes and backlog maintenance.

Leadership and Workforce Development

• Inspire and manage a large multidisciplinary team.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure staff are suitably trained and qualified.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with clinical leaders, local authorities, ICS partners, and contractors.
• Build relationships that support integrated, patient-centred services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see  attached job description for further information on the Director of Estates and Facilities