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Job summary

Main area
Estates Management
Grade
8c
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
435-1LSC-UHMBT-096-25
Employer
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Westmorland General Hospital
Town
Kendal
Salary
£76,965 - £88,682 On call payments where applicable
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Associate Director of Estates

8c

  • Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative (OneLsc)

The five provider NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria are working together as partners, delivering joint priorities to improve health and healthcare.

Together, we aim to drive up quality by sharing skills and best practice, pooling our resources and standardising the way we work to reduce variation and duplication.

We want to ensure patients have equal access to the same high-quality care wherever they live. We also want our colleagues to have the same high-quality experience wherever they work.

One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

 

Job overview

The post holder is responsible for delivery of safe, efficient, and effective Estates services, to the Trust within One LSC, and for the management of the Trusts infrastructure ensuring a high- quality, cost-effective service. Responsible to the Director of Estates, the post holder will manage and direct Operational Services and staff in the provision of the Estates within the Trust, optimising their efficiency and effectiveness to meet service users, staff and visitor needs within agreed resource allocations.

The role will be predominately strategic in nature, providing delivery of the Trust’s estate strategies and development of strategic partnerships within the Trust’s partners to ensure a collaborative approach within the Trust’s. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the reactive, corrective and planned maintenance of equipment, engineering services and building fabric for all Healthcare properties under their control. The post holder will have full responsibility for ensuring the environment is safe for patients, staff and visitors.

Please note this vacancy is only open internally to One LSC staff only.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for

  • Delivery of the Trust’s / One LSC annual capital programme 

  • Formulating the Estates Operational delivery plan and contribute to the wider teams planning processes
  • Ensuring that condition appraisals are undertaken, and a schedule of works  is produced to  enable capital bids to be produced. 

  • Be the Senior Responsible person for ensuring compliance with all statutory  requirements associated with Estates Operational services 

  • Ensure the timely completion of submissions of all statutory and mandatory submissions  relating to EFM (ERIC, PAM MODEL HOSPITAL etc.) 

  • Develop the estates workforce, management reporting structures and support services  

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and strategies for recruiting, deploying,  developing, and retaining staff 
  • Ensuring controls are in place and effective for the management of  revenue budgets, nonrecurring and capital expenditure including determining delegated  limits for staff 

  • Evidencing and providing assurances that the Estates Operational  Services deliver high quality, value for money and effective services. 

  • Representing the Departments at Trust / One LSC wide meetings as and when required including Risk Management, EPRR, IPC and Health and Safety Sub Committees including providing cross-cover across all system wide Trust’s (if required) across One  LSC, during times of absence. May Participate in the On Call Rota if required. 

 

Working for our organisation

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

  • A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
  • Cutting-edge facilities and technology
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. 

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. 

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. 

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • The post holder will undertake the duties of Authorised Person/Responsible Person as required. 

  • Act as the Estates Divisions operational services specialist advising on, producing, and maintaining a range a range of Trust-Wide / One LSC Estates policies and  procedures that reflect the requirements of the regulation, legislation and guidance  relating to the varied disciplines. 

  • Responsible for the maintenance of the Estates / One LSC operational services risks  on the Risk register, ensuring Health and Safety training is undertaken as required and attendance at Health and Safety meetings to support the upkeep of a risk awareness culture. 

  • Responsibility for interpreting government and organisational policy in determining both  day to day work and actions and longer-term strategic priorities in in all areas of  responsibility, this will involve setting standards and performance indicators for areas of  responsibility. 

  • Represent the Trust / One LSC on Local and National Estates Forums working with DH  and NHS Estates and engage with other public sector and external organisations including Local councils, educational institutions, and commercial partners to develop wider strategies for the benefit of the organisation as and when required. 

  • Fully participate in the Trust’s / One LSC’s WRP (Waste Reduction Plan) to deliver  financial Sustainability. 

  • To ensure that the provision of the wide-ranging operational services are executed in  line with all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance appertaining to the field of work. 

  • To have in place systems, processes and information that enables assurances to be  provided to the Trust Board and One LSC that the Trust is meeting its statutory compliance obligations. 

  • Develops the managerial and supervisory capability within the teams and ensuring that  there is a full knowledge and understanding of the Health Board’s policies and  procedures. 

  • Through the Estates Managers, ensure the environment within the Trust is safe for  service users and staff and the services delivered by teams to be of a high quality that meet the needs of service users and staff. 

  • Develop strategies and policies for service improvement, linked to service need, and to  develop performance measures capable of demonstrating continuous improvement. 

  • Estates plan efficiently delivered through robust business cases demonstrating best  value for money. 

  • Ensure that the built environment is conducive to the provision of high-quality patient  care through ensuring that it is safe, accessible, clean, and fit for purpose and supports  the provision of high-quality patient care. 

  • Carry out periodic condition assessments and the use of resulting data to inform capital and revenue programmes of work to address any backlog maintenance issues utilising the outcome of the 6-facet survey. 

  • Lead on the development and implementation of the Trust’s Green Plan and monitor  the actions in response to the NHS net zero carbon. Ensure the maximisation of the  Trust’s / One LSC decarbonisation plan and that all opportunities of potential funding are sought. 

 

LEADERSHIP 

  • Lead on specific aspects of research and development projects, involving  benchmarking and the implementation of latest good practice seeking to demonstrate  high quality and robust service delivery regimes. To be achieved by specialist  professional knowledge of estate processes and systems gained by personal experience and post graduate courses. 

  • Lead on change management based on experience, ensuring continuous improvement  is maintained. 

  • Responsible for leading/participating in a range of projects/programme of works/schemes across the Department, Division  Trust wide and when applicable  support across One LSC as and when required. 

  • Post holder to have highly developed physical skills, with accurate use of fine tools and  equipment and ability to develop and interpret computerised technical drawings.  Regular requirement to use computer software to develop/create reports, documents,  and drawings. Responsible for the operation of one or more information systems. 

  • The post holder must be flexible in delivery of the role, with unpredictable work hours. 

  • Post holder will assist patients/visitors during incidental contact. 

  • Support collaborative change and standardisation across One LSC Estates Functions 

 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

  • Accountable for the overall financial performance of the Estates Directorate: Ensuring  fiscal responsibility and efficiency. 

  • Responsible for managing the Estates directorate budgets, including pay and non-pay:  Overseeing accurate budget forecasting and expenditure tracking. 

  • Responsible for overseeing budget expenditure, analysing variance figures, and identifying remedial actions: Maintaining financial control and addressing discrepancies. 

  • Ensure high-quality, cost-effective facilities services by managing operations and finances: Optimize resources and service delivery. 

  • Responsible for budget setting and business planning for the Estates teams and services: Developing and managing comprehensive financial plans. 

  • Responsible for ensuring the Estates team complies with Trust / One LSC’s financial policies and procedures and the Trust / One LSC’s Standard Financial Instructions (SFIs): Adhering to regulatory standards and financial protocols. 

  • Ensure value for money in external supply chain contracts through regular reviews and competitive tendering per Trust / One LSC’s SFIs. 

  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate approvals according to Trust / One LSC’s SFIs, policies, and procedures: Maintaining compliance with governance frameworks. 

  • Responsible for submitting annual applications for capital projects relating to Estates, and establishing suitable governance procedures to oversee project performance and  outcomes. 

  • Support the Capital Project team in developing and delivering the Trust's Capital      program, contributing to strategic capital investments. 

  • Responsible for exploring commercial opportunities for revenue generation: Marketing Estates Services to external agencies and healthcare providers within the Integrated Care System (ICS). Creating business plans to support new work and business acquisitions. 

  • Responsible for evaluating and creating business cases and proposals to attract new investment opportunities. This includes introducing innovative service delivery methods and proposing new business ventures within Estates Services for the Trust / One LSC. 

  • Monitor Financial Performance Metrics: Regularly review financial KPIs / base line reporting to ensure targets are met. 

  • Engagement in Financial Audits: Ensure readiness for internal and external financial  audits and inspections. 

 FREEDOM TO ACT 

  • Responsible for interpreting legislation, statutory and non-statutory requirements within the Estates portfolio. 

 PERSONNELL MANAGEMENT 

  • Provide managerial support and leadership to ensure that appropriate health and safety processes are in place and that health and safety, and all Estates systems demonstrate to statutory regulators, compliance in accordance with the Trust’s strategic responsibilities. 

  • Prepare succession plans for key positions and career development plans to ensure high-potential staff have the development opportunities to grow and develop into key roles, within the Trust within One LSC. 

  • Agree personal development plans and jobs performance targets for senior managers, across within the Trust within One LSC. 

  • Manages staff grievances and disciplinary issues as required. 

 KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

 

  • Specialty Heads of Department 

  • One LSC Senior leadership Team  

  • Consultant Medical Staff 

  • Lead Nurse 

  • Senior Nursing Staff 

  • Other Directorate Managers 

  • HR Department 

  • Finance Department 

  • IM&T Department 

  • Planning and Performance Department 

  • Local Commissioning Bodies 

  • Local governing bodies, Emergency Services  

 

Person specification

Leadership & Technical

Essential criteria
  • Educated to master’s degree level or equivalent extensive knowledge and experience in Estates Discipline
  • Management Qualification or proven experience in senior management position
  • Extensive senior management experience in the public sector or equivalent experience in the private sector
  • Currently practicing estates professional with recent experience at the strategic level of an estates function Experience of leading successful change management projects
  • Experience of delivering papers and presentations to a variety of audiences
  • Experience of managing large staff teams, managing contracts and contractors Substantial demonstrable experience of project management, financial management, performance management Significant experience of managing budgets
  • Demonstrable experience in business planning
  • Experience in development and monitoring of systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience of managing Hard FM preferably in an NHS/Health environment
  • Proven knowledge of PLACE standards & CQC compliance
Desirable criteria
  • Full member of a relevant and recognised professional institution.
  • Appropriate professional qualification in health, or related discipline.
  • Continued Professional development
  • A good understanding of Estates and Capital priorities, challenges, and funding in the NHS
  • Knowledge of complex engineering systems and maintenance procedures

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident committedStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Sanderson
Job title
Director of Estates & Facilities
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07816 127608
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