The postholder has managerial, professional, and technical responsibility for a wide range of Estates Services (listed below) for all Trust premises and those provided by way of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to other organisations within Trust premises.

• The postholder will deputise, as necessary, for the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities in respect of the services and provides cross cover to other Estates & Facilities functions.
• At a corporate level, the postholder will contribute to the formulation of Trust strategic objectives by ensuring that the Trust’s Estates policies and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements are coordinated with the Trust’s divisions.
• Participate in corporate strategy, policy and decision making through attendance at the Trust Management Team meetings, preparation of technical and managerial reports etc.
• The postholder will be required to embrace regional and national policies and initiatives to facilitate the change in healthcare philosophies by way of an innovative approach to the modernisation agenda.
• In support of the Director of Estates & Facilities ensure the effective management of the operation and maintenance of the Trusts estate, buildings and respective plant, equipment and engineering services in an efficient, economical and safe manner.
• Ensure minimal disruption/interruption to the services provided for the patients and the effective operation of other service providers in accordance with the Trust’s Maintenance Strategy and associated programmes, by deploying and managing the financial and physical resources available to the department in the most cost effective manner.