Head of Estates

Job Summary

The post holder will lead in the responsibility for providing management, professional, technical/specialist services and to provide advice relating to plant and equipment utilised for control of space and environmental conditions as well as specialist plant and equipment used by the wide range of clinical services provided by Kings College Hospital at Denmark hill and partner organisations across the community estate.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications.

Duties will include leading the Trust's Estates operational services, assurance, and governance processes to ensure that a safe environment is provided and high-quality value for money services are delivered through the establishment of appropriate policies and procedures in support of the Trust's service objectives, and legislative requirements. The focus of the role will include Planned and Reactive Maintenance and Repairs, Sustainability (including energy management), M&E Technical Support, along with Estates related Health and Safety compliance and risk management to ensure that the services provided meet the needs of the relevant stakeholders and service users, where appropriate as defined in the Trust Service Level Agreements and that performance and progress updates are reported in a consistent format for all areas, providing the necessary assurance for the Trust Executives and Board.

In addition, the post holder will be expected to build and develop partnerships with clinical and non‑clinical colleagues and external agencies to ensure that the Estates services, initiatives, and implications are considered as part of responding to, and shaping, the Trust's Clinical Service Strategy.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted: 19 February 2026
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 8c
Salary: £85,431 to £97,148 a year per annum inc HCA's

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full‑time
Reference number: 213-CORP-7817477
Job locations:
Unit 7, King's Business Park
129 - 131 Coldharbour Lane
London
SE5 9NY

• To provide a safe means of maintaining the building fabric and engineering services throughout the Trust remote sites; ensuring that safe systems of work are in place e.g. Policies and Procedures and Permit to Work Systems.
• Responsible for auditing the Hard FM contractors and sub‑contractors against Health and Safety standards, including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Workplace and Working Time Regulations, and ensure that detailed risk assessments comply with Trust and Departmental Health and Safety procedures.
• Ensure that the Hard FM Contractors and Sub‑Contractors meet their statutory and mandatory obligations on behalf of the Trust in respect to plant and equipment, i.e. Pressure Systems Regulations; air receivers and distribution pipe work, sterilisers, vacuum plants, lifts etc.
• Responsible for ensuring energy and utilities are used efficiently, and attend (and chair when directed). This meeting follows the monthly generator Soft and Black starts…