The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities (Subject to banding)

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and reviewing Estates and Facilities Services to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and provide an excellent patient experience. The programme to deliver a new hospital in King's Lynn will lead to the opportunity for this successful candidate to take operational charge in an Estates & Facilities capacity.

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for the management of budgets within areas of responsibility and taking appropriate corrective action when necessary.

o Responsible for the delivery of the RAAC failsafe programme.

o Responsible for the pay and non-pay budget for the Estates and Facilities ensuring value for money in accordance with the Procurement Strategy and in accordance with the Foundations Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.

o Responsible for identifying ways of making efficiencies to contribute to the CIP and to take action to ensure delivery of the CIP

o Responsible for the managements of the Trusts estate including the procurement of goods and services, including procurement for major redevelopments, property acquisitions, disposals and strategic development of the Trusts site.

o Responsible for the implementation of the Trusts Capital Programme to time, cost and quality, applying extensive experience of formal project management and capital procurement techniques and ensuring high professional standards of project management and contract administration.

oResponsible for implementation of revenue budgets for Estates and Facilities, ensuring value for money in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions, and implementation of post project evaluation.

oAccountable for estates construction and maintenance for the organisation.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£91,342 to £105,337 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-899-25CR

Job locations

QEH, Kings Lynn

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about the job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional knowledge in relevant discipline acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge
  • Relevant post graduate qualification or courses, or substantial experience equivalent or working towards masters level
  • Evidence of CPD in Estates and Facilities disciplines

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in managing a large and complex EFM service
  • Project management of large capital projects or capital procurement experience
  • Experience in managing a diverse workforce
  • Financial and budget management experience
  • Experience of the design, development, implementation and interrogation of estates and facilities management IT systems

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal written and presentation, and the ability to present to a wide range of audiences
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills including conflict resolution
  • Analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex information providing appropriate options or solutions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional knowledge in relevant discipline acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge
  • Relevant post graduate qualification or courses, or substantial experience equivalent or working towards masters level
  • Evidence of CPD in Estates and Facilities disciplines

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in managing a large and complex EFM service
  • Project management of large capital projects or capital procurement experience
  • Experience in managing a diverse workforce
  • Financial and budget management experience
  • Experience of the design, development, implementation and interrogation of estates and facilities management IT systems

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal written and presentation, and the ability to present to a wide range of audiences
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills including conflict resolution
  • Analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex information providing appropriate options or solutions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

QEH, Kings Lynn

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

QEH, Kings Lynn

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Estates and Facilities

Mr Paul Brooks

susan.fowl@qehkl.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£91,342 to £105,337 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-899-25CR

Job locations

QEH, Kings Lynn

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


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