# Head of Estates Operations \[Ulster & NDA Sectors\] Band 8B > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-estates-operations-ulster-and-nda-sectors-band-8b/1200bee3-be7f-4225-908a-dc3fe7e5524c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-estates-operations-ulster-and-nda-sectors-band-8b/1200bee3-be7f-4225-908a-dc3fe7e5524c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Ulster Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £64,455 - £74,896 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T16:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T16:33:14.362Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/48967/sehscthead-of-estates-operations-ulster-nda-sectorsband-8b - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUE5QzA4Qjg0RDc1NDY3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast Area (SEHSCT) - Location: UH, Main Building - Salary: Band 8b (£64,455 - £74,896 ) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 01/09/26 - Closes: Tue, 15 September 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: To be confirmed ### Notes Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. 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The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Head of Estates Operations \[Ulster & NDA Sectors\] Band Directorate Location 8B Finance & Estates Ulster Hospital, Main Building Reports To Assistant Director of Estate Services Accountable To Director of Finance, Estates & Contracts ### Job Summary The post holder will be responsible to the Assistant Director of Estate Services for ensuring that the built estate reflects an environment that contributes to the provision of patient and client care of the highest quality. The post holder will have delegated professional responsibility for the safe and effective operational management of the Estate and its patient environment with the Ulster and North Down & Ards Sectors of the Trust. The post holder will have delegated professional responsibility for ensuring building and engineering maintenance across the Ulster and North Down & Ards Sectors meets relevant statutory, regulatory, and technical standards (e.g. HTM, Building Regulations, H&S legislation, etc.). The post holder will work as part of the Estates Senior Management Team ensuring that the needs of patients, clients and carers are at the core of the way the Trust delivers services and that capital and financial resources are effectively deployed to meet these needs. The post holder will work to achieve objectives required within the performance management framework for the Trust. The post holder will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of long-term strategic estates operational plans aligned to Trust-wide objectives and legislative drivers. Key Areas / Main Responsibilities To develop, implement and provide strategic oversight of asset condition across all sites within the Ulster and NDA Sectors, ensuring asset risk, backlog maintenance risk, lifecycle replacement and investment priorities are accurately represented in Trust-wide capital and revenue planning. To promote continuously improving services through the use of key estates performance management indicators in collaboration with user groups and stakeholders. To lead multidepartmental coordination to ensure estates operations fully support clinical services, patient flow, emergency resilience and organisational priorities. To exercise senior-level judgement on highly complex estates risks, balancing statutory requirements, clinical risk, financial constraints and operational continuity. To communicate and negotiate highly complex technical, financial, safetycritical or politically sensitive estates matters with Directors, senior clinicians, statutory bodies and external agencies. To be the Senior Manager responsible for the management of all appointed Authorised Persons (APs) in the Ulster and NDA Sectors. Ensuring safe systems of work and compliance with relevant HTMs and Trust Policy for highrisk engineering systems such as but not limited to: High voltage electrical systems. Low voltage electrical systems. Medical gas pipeline systems. Ventilation. Water safety. Pressure systems. Lifting operations. Responsible for the leadership and management of the Estates Operations Team in the Ulster and North Down & Ards Sector. To work to achieve the highest possible standards in relation to the safety, comfort and well-being of all patients, visitors and staff. To develop and sustain the optimum operational management of the Trust estate through the efficient use of staff, service agents and external contractors. To lead on innovation projects, pilot new technology, and commission research to improve estates safety, efficiency, sustainability, and digital maturity. To provide senior leadership for estates information systems (CAFM, BMS, asset databases), ensuring data quality, statutory compliance reporting and the digital transformation of estates operations. To provide a full range of high quality professional and expert advice on all legislative, engineering, and operational matters pertaining to the estate of the Trust. To ensure the development, implementation and delivery of planned maintenance programmes and any additional maintenance or modifications to enable the Trust to comply with the latest legislation, policy and insurance requirements, in relation to all buildings, plant, equipment and systems. To be responsible for the provision of high quality, efficient estates services, which are flexible and responsive to user needs and demands. To be responsible for contingency planning, major incident planning and emergency response plans as it applies to the built environment of the Trust. To ensure that the estates business continuity and contingency plans are regularly reviewed and satisfactorily inform the overall Trust Major Incident/Business Continuity Plan. To be responsible for the optimum use of energy and utilities by the Trust Estate. To set programmes for energy conservation in accordance with local, national and other NHS targets and in collaboration with the Estates Senior Management Team. To manage works schemes as directed including the production of business cases, appointing and monitoring project managers, professional and technical consultants and contractors. To develop and implement a collaborative comprehensive risk management plan for the management of the Trust estate which accurately reflects clinical risk, business continuity, patient wellbeing, engineering and economic considerations. To ensure at all times the management of estates operational issues are patient focussed and that the needs of the patient are paramount in all considerations. To develop strategies and consequent policies for a wide range of services across the Trust including but not limited to: Management of plant and equipment. Contingency planning and business continuity. Operational information and systems management. Building management and control systems. General health and safety including safe systems of work. and other areas in the emerging services of operational estates management. To provide effective and efficient estate operational management services in support of the Trust’s delivery plans and objectives. To assess estates requirements through consultation with users and other interested parties – and to develop appropriate programmes and procedures for work. To deliver services that are integrated with clinical service delivery. To work in collaboration with other Service Directors, Assistant Directors and Senior Managers of the Trust to link estates maintenance issues into the Trust’s governance and operational management strategies. To form effective, collaborative relationships with relevant external organisations to influence the development of region wide approaches to estates services planning. To work closely with all relevant stakeholders to secure their commitment and involvement in the delivery of the estate strategy. To work in partnership with Trade Union colleagues to identify improvements in safe and flexible approaches to the delivery of estates services. To utilise all available information to progress the efficiency of the estates management group and to ensure maximum value for money and accountability. To ensure the full reporting against relevant estates aspects of the management plan, in line with the Trust Performance Management Framework. To agree with Estates Senior Managers a number of key performance indicators/benchmarks for the estates functions and to provide regular information and reports on the Trust’s progress against these indicators. To articulate and communicate the vision and strategy for estates operational management throughout the Trust. To represent the estates department within the corporate litigation management group and represent the Trust at court as required. To undertake professional and thorough investigation and reporting of adverse incidents and accidents and provide advice to the Information Governance Department on all related issues. To develop and deliver innovative and effective training programmes for all groups of staff across the Trust in relation to management of the estate. To provide expert advice and interpretation of all aspects of current and proposed legislation, guidance, standards and industrial good practice for estates related issues. To work within the requirements of the Trusts Integrated Governance Assurance Framework, ensuring that all elements relating to the delivery of estates services meet legislation requirements. To contribute to substantive compliance of relevant controls assurance standards for estates managements including relevant action plans. To develop budget management tools for the control and management of estates operations budgets across the Trust. To develop a suite of estates operational maintenance budgets for all operational maintenance areas. To proactively and innovatively manage the financial resources for estates, operations, ensuring that budgets are fully utilised and distributed across the organisation to ensure optimum use and best value for money. To ensure the continued value of the Trusts fixed assets through the judicious allocation and management of the maintenance budget. To develop a range of budgetary pressure papers for operational areas, including, backlog maintenance, networks development and market challenges. To be responsible for the financial management of Estates Operational budgets. To be responsible for the management and maintenance of financial and physical resources as defined within the post holder’s remit. To deputise for other Senior Estates Managers in their absence, when required. To promote the corporate values and culture of the organisations through the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures, and appropriate personal behaviour To lead and empower a team of estates management staff, providing expert advice to the Trust as required. To delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within their control, consistent with effective decision making, whilst retaining responsibility and accountability for results. To contribute as an effective team member of the Estates Senior Management Team. To participate in the Trust’s Performance Review Scheme. To review the performance of direct reports on a regular basis, and to provide direction on personal development requirements and appropriate action. To take responsibility for their own performance and take action to address identified personal development areas. To maintain good staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her, through effective feedback, recognition, appraisal and development. Where appropriate, review the organisational plan and establishment levels and ensure that each is consistent with achieving objectives and to recommend change where appropriate. To participate, as required, in the selection and appointment of staff, in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust. To take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters, in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust. To promote the Trust’s policies on ‘equality of opportunity’ through his/her own actions and to ensure the adherence to these policies by staff for whom he/she has responsibility. To contribute to the Trust’s overall corporate and integrated governance processes to ensure its compliance with public sector. To participate on the Estates Senior Management on-call service to cover acute and community facilities that may require managing under adverse and difficult working conditions. Where necessary to assist colleagues when contacted outside normal hours in the event of emergencies that may require additional staffing and/or areas of expertise. Human Resource Management Responsibilities The Organisation supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff: Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision-making. Adhere to and promote Organisational policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins The Organisation’s values. Raising Concerns – Responsibilities The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. The post holder will, in the event of a concern being raised with them, ensure that it is managed correctly under the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and ensure feedback/learning is communicated at individual, team and organisational level. General requirements ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Organisation’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern H&SC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern H&SC Trust policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent The Organisation’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within The Organisation's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. PPI_leaflet.pdf (hscni.net) August 2026 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Job Title Head of Estates Operations Directorate Finance & Estates Band 8B Hours 37.5 Ref No: 55883778 ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for the essential criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Delivered performance improvement initiatives for a minimum of 3 years meeting key targets and making significant improvements in estates operational services in a Senior Estates Management Role* Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of having worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation for a minimum of 3 years in a Senior Estates Management Role* A proven track record of high-level people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 3 in a Senior Estates Management Role* Experience of financial management and budgetary control in a large organisation for a minimum of 3 in a Senior Estates Management Role* (*) – Experience will be interpreted to mean experience at or above HSC Band 8A or equivalent level from an outside organisation in a Senior Estates Management role. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that you provide evidence of your experience in your application form, giving length of experience, examples and dates as required. If you do not provide sufficient detail, including the appropriate dates needed to meet the essential criteria, the selection panel will reject your application. Shortlisting by Application Form Qualifications/ Registration Be a full member or equivalent of a professional institution (such as IHEEM, IET, IMECHE, CIBSE or similar) together with registration as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council plus 3 year’s relevant experience* working in a Senior Estates Management role. Or An MSc in a relevant engineering related subject such as but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or Construction discipline plus 3 year’s relevant experience* working in a Senior Estates Management role. A degree in a relevant engineering related subject such as but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or Construction discipline plus 5 year’s relevant experience* working in a Senior Estates Management role. Be a full member or equivalent of a professional institution (such as IHEEM, IET, IMECHE, CIBSE or similar) plus 5 year’s relevant experience* working in a Senior Estates Management role. (*) – Experience will be interpreted to mean experience at or above HSC Band 8A or equivalent level from an outside organisation in a Senior Estates Operational Management role. Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities/ Knowledge Experience of high-level people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills. Experience of estates management and budgetary control in a major complex organisation. Experience in the development and implementation of maintenance strategies. Experience in risk management and legislative standards in estate management delivery. Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to an organisation, to achieve successful outcomes. Experience of successfully delivering performance improvement initiatives making significant improvements to service delivery. Interview / Test Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model. ### Particular attention will be given to the following dimensions Inspiring shared purpose Leading with care Evaluating information Connecting our service Sharing the vision Engaging the team Holding to account Developing capability Influencing for results. As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. 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