Head of Capital Programme

Job summary

The role of Head of Operational Programme Delivery is to lead the Estates & Facilities Capital Project Team.

The Head of the Capital Programme Delivery has a crucial leadership role in the delivery of a high Capital Project Plan and oversight of major strategic projects and programmes affecting the delivery across the Trust. An expert facilitator and leader, the post holder will identify areas for opportunity, using internal data and benchmarking to ensure we are focusing on the highest priority areas.

The post holder must be professionally accountable for estates project construction and implementation of delegated Schemes within the Trust's Investment Programme to improve the environment for patients and staff.

The post holder will use their excellent facilitation and delivery skills to identify and unblock risks and issues, recognise interdependencies between Divisions and drive progress towards delivery. They will be sensitive to the issues and changing needs of the Trust. This role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum on the key operational changes that will make the biggest difference to our patients and staff.

The post holder will have responsibility for covering the Chelsea, West Middlesex, and Mount Vernon sites.

Main duties of the job

o Act as a specialist professional within the Estates Department, contributing expert knowledge and leadership.o Use internal performance data and external benchmarking to identify and drive operational improvements.o Collaborate across Estates & Facilities to identify opportunities for pathway redesign, mutual aid, and integrated service delivery.o Maintain a deep understanding of national operational priorities and translate their impact into actionable insights across the Trust.o Lead the development of a rolling five-year activity plan aligned with the Trust's Strategic Objectives and Estates & Facilities strategy, aimed at reducing waiting list size and restoring pre-pandemic service levels.o Work in partnership with divisional colleagues to support targeted services through a structured rolling programme.o Contribute to the planning and development of major strategic projects and programmes that impact clinical services.o Oversee the design and implementation of key operational projects across all Divisions, ensuring alignment with projected benefits and supporting delivery through close collaboration with operational teams.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.