Director of Estates

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Director of Estates

The closing date is 05 April 2026

This opportunity offers the chance to shape and lead a function that is fundamental to the Trust's ability to deliver outstanding care. The built environment, infrastructure and support services across our sites are central to performance, safety and future service development. Strong leadership in this area directly influences patient experience, staff effectiveness and organisational resilience.

The role carries significant responsibility, including oversight of a long-term infrastructure partnership that requires disciplined governance, commercial acumen and confident relationship management.

The successful candidate will ensure clear accountability, effective contract stewardship and the delivery of best possible value, while also informing future decisions about investment, asset planning and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking a senior leader with experience in large, regulated settings, who brings credibility in infrastructure strategy, complex contract oversight, capital programmes and workforce development. This is a demanding and high-impact position -- one that calls for clear judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to align day‑to‑day delivery with long-term organisational ambition.

The Director of Estates and Facilities will lead the delivery of all strategic and operational Estates Facilities functions to the Trust working in partnership with PFI contractor organisations and system partners.

The post holder will take corporate responsibility for the development and implementation of the Trust’s Estates and Facilities, providing advice on all property services matters to the Executive Leadership Team to deliver a high‑quality service in line with UHCW strategic direction, vision and values to care, achieve and innovate.

Please be informed that Pre-shortlisting Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 13th April 2026. Final Interviews & Assessments are due to take place week commencing 11th May 2026.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

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