Director of Estates, Environment and Facilities | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Director of Estates, Environment and Facilities | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company:
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Dorsetisdeliveringa £500mtransformationprogrammereshapinghowcareisdeliveredacrossourhospitals.

Anewclinicalmodel,majorestateredevelopmentanddigitaltransformationarealreadyunderway,drivingsignificantandsustainedchangeacrosstheorganisation.

The Director of Estates ,Environment and Facilitiesprovidesleadershipacrossacriticalportfoliothatsupportseveryaspectofcaredelivery.

Thisisanopportunitytoleadthroughcomplexity,shaping infrastructure,servicesandenvironmentsthataresafe,resilientandalignedtothe

Trust’sfuture.

ARecruitmentand Retention Premia (RRP) andrelocationexpenseswillbeavailableforthisroleinlinewith

Trustpoliciesandsubjecttointernalreview.

Closing date:12midnightMonday7

September.

Shortlisting:8

September.

Visitsbyshortlistedcandidatescanbearrangedbetween
14

Septemberand1

October.

Finalinterviewswilltakeplaceon Friday2

October.

Pleaseensureyouareavailableonthisdate.

This role leads estates,facilities and environmental services at scale, ensuring they consistently support high-quality patient care and a positive staff experience.

A central focus is enabling transformation, ensuring new developments, services and clinical models are delivered safely and embedded effectively into day-to-day operations.

Alongside this, strong operational grip is essential, with clear oversight of compliance,riskand performance to provide assurance to the Executive Team and Board within a complex and evolving environment.

The role also plays a key part in shaping a sustainable future for the organisation, leading delivery of the Trust’s Green Plan and embedding environmental sustainability across services.

As a senior leader, the postholder contributes beyond their portfolio, working across professional and organisational boundaries to support Trust-wide priorities and long-term success.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company:
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £112,782 - £129,783 per annum

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Bournemouth and Poole, BH7 7DW
Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 11 Aug 2026 Closing date: 10 Sept 2026

University Hospitals Dorsetisdeliveringa £500mtransformationprogrammereshapinghowcareisdeliveredacrossourhospitals.

Anewclinicalmodel,majorestateredevelopmentanddigitaltransformationarealreadyunderway,drivingsignificantandsustainedchangeacrosstheorganisation.

AtUHD,estatesandfacilitiesarecentraltopatientcare,staffexperienceandorganisationalperformance.

The Director of Estates ,Environment and Facilitiesprovidesleadershipacrossacriticalportfoliothatsupportseveryaspectofcaredelivery.

Thisisanopportunitytoleadthroughcomplexity,shaping infrastructure,servicesandenvironmentsthataresafe,resilientandalignedtothe

Trust’sfuture.

ARecruitmentand Retention Premia (RRP) andrelocationexpenseswillbeavailableforthisroleinlinewith

Trustpoliciesandsubjecttointernalreview.

Closing date:12midnightMonday7

September.

Shortlisti…