Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent external and internal stakeholder management.
- Skills
Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations
- Skills
Ability to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement
- Skills
Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills.
- Skills
Autonomy to undertake actions as a result of own interpretation of policy and guidance providing a source of expert advice to the organisation
- Qualifications
Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering in a Healthcare environment.
- Qualifications
Membership of Professional Institute e.g. CIBSE, IMechE, MCIOB
- Values and Behaviours
Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
- Values and Behaviours
Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
- Values and Behaviours
Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public.
- Knowledge and Experience
Have experience of leading the EFM Team through new build
- Knowledge and Experience
Have experience of leading the EFM team through technical and operational commissioning.
- Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrate knowledge and background in the management of both hard and soft FM services.
- Knowledge and Experience
An understanding of Smart Buildings platforms, systems and technologies.
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of current legislation and guidance for NHS properties, such as HBNs and HTMs
- Knowledge and Experience
Detailed knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislations and requirements of working within a built environment – CDM regulations and IPAC requirements
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff
- Skills
People management, motivation, and leadership skills.
- Skills
Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills.
- Qualifications
A formal management qualification
- Values and Behaviours
Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.
- Knowledge and Experience
Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Knowledge and Experience
Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
- Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Job overview
The New Hospital Programme is more than building hospitals, it’s a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in England. We’re delivering over 40 new hospitals that will be modern, sustainable and built around the needs of patients and staff. We’re looking for people who care about purpose, who thrive in complex environments and who want to help deliver change at scale for future generations.
Main duties of the job
An exciting new opportunity, working for the New Hospital Programme, in the world of Estates and Facilities Management . The Hospital Operations (HO) workstream is part of the Healthcare Directorate which supports the NHP vision and strategic objectives from an operations lens. The work is currently formed around 4 areas:
- Hospital 2.0 Target Operating Model
- Assurance
- Operational Readiness
- Estates and Facilities Management
As Head of Estates & Facilities Management, the post holder will work and lead our dynamic estates and facilities management team in delivering an effective programme of work. Key areas of activity include leading the Estates Services elements for the estates and facilities team during design meetings, business case reviews, operational readiness assurance activities and development of New Hospital Programme guidance and support products in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
For more information on the NHP programme
Due to ongoing organisational change and developments, aspects of this role may be subject to change.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that NHS England is currently undergoing a consultation process to finalise its structure, which may impact this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Head of Estates and Facilities Management with NHS England in Any NHSE Office, National, SE1 8UG, West Yorkshire. It is listed as a Estates manager role. The advertised salary is £94356.00 to £108814.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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