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Director of Estates

The closing date is 11 June 2025

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Job summary

ob Title: Director of Estates Location: Fulwood, Preston Contract Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you're dynamic, focused have the vision to support our growth and the courage to tell us how we can be even better - come and join us! We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Estates to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Director of Estates to join our team as we embark onto our next stage of continued growth. The successful candidate will be accountable for leading, managing & maintaining the company wide estate on all facility related matters. We are looking for someone to drive improvements and efficiencies across the company assets whilst ensuring main fit for purpose and compliant in line with legislation and standards. This includes a strong focus on asset management and creating a cost effective estates strategy.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1072612

Job locations

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Create a healthcare estate strategy in line with the business strategy with a long-term, sustainable approach to managing physical assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Act strategically to drive efficiency in estate and asset management Actively contribute to the company Environmental Social Governance strategy and lead the Environmental element in line with the recommendations from the ESG partner. Drive operational efficiency, patient experience, compliance, sustainability, and adaptability to future needs. Coordinate maintenance and operational activities, ensuring optimal functionality and the highest standard of health and safety across sites. Establish and maintain relationships with external contractors and service providers to ensure quality and compliance. Lead contract and lease negotiations in partnership with the relevant legal teams. Negotiate and agree on costings with contractors for the building and ensure aligned to budget. Create a continuous improvement ethos and lesson learnt. Work with teams to ensure that all new sites are ready for CQC & HIS Registration inspections, attending all new sites following build handover Ensure the estate meets compliance standards and regulations & annual maintenance programme are adhered to in line with legislation at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Create a healthcare estate strategy in line with the business strategy with a long-term, sustainable approach to managing physical assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Act strategically to drive efficiency in estate and asset management Actively contribute to the company Environmental Social Governance strategy and lead the Environmental element in line with the recommendations from the ESG partner. Drive operational efficiency, patient experience, compliance, sustainability, and adaptability to future needs. Coordinate maintenance and operational activities, ensuring optimal functionality and the highest standard of health and safety across sites. Establish and maintain relationships with external contractors and service providers to ensure quality and compliance. Lead contract and lease negotiations in partnership with the relevant legal teams. Negotiate and agree on costings with contractors for the building and ensure aligned to budget. Create a continuous improvement ethos and lesson learnt. Work with teams to ensure that all new sites are ready for CQC & HIS Registration inspections, attending all new sites following build handover Ensure the estate meets compliance standards and regulations & annual maintenance programme are adhered to in line with legislation at all times.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Previous experience within a similar role in a multisite organisation
  • Experience in healthcare is advantageous
  • Skilled in managing budgets, forecasting, and delivering cost-saving initiatives.
  • Track record of optimising property assets to maximise financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for managing contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Professional membership or chartered status with relevant institution.
  • Proven knowledge of asset management principles.
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Previous experience within a similar role in a multisite organisation
  • Experience in healthcare is advantageous
  • Skilled in managing budgets, forecasting, and delivering cost-saving initiatives.
  • Track record of optimising property assets to maximise financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for managing contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Professional membership or chartered status with relevant institution.
  • Proven knowledge of asset management principles.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Resourcing

Jasmine Rogers

jasmine.r@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1072612

Job locations

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT


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