Deputy Head of Estates – Flexible, On-Call Leadership

Sussex Partnership; Hove; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Hove seeks a Deputy Head of Estates to provide expert leadership in facilities management. This senior role focuses on overseeing maintenance and compliance for a complex mental health estate. Candidates should have a degree in estates services, strong knowledge of NHS legislation, and proven leadership skills. The position includes contributing to strategic objectives while managing diverse teams and service standards. Flexible working options and generous leave are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in hard estates services.
• Strong knowledge of NHS estates legislation and compliance standards.
• Proven experience in leadership and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert professional and technical leadership across all hard FM services.
• Oversee maintenance across a multi-site estate.
• Ensure compliance with NHS guidance and legislation.
• Lead estates teams across multiple disciplines.
• Develop KPIs and service standards.
• Manage risk and emergency response services.

Skills

Leadership in facilities management

Knowledge of NHS legislation

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Degree-level qualification in hard estates services

Job description

A regional healthcare trust in Hove seeks a Deputy Head of Estates to provide expert leadership in facilities management. This senior role focuses on overseeing maintenance and compliance for a complex mental health estate. Candidates should have a degree in estates services, strong knowledge of NHS legislation, and proven leadership skills. The position includes contributing to strategic objectives while managing diverse teams and service standards. Flexible working options and generous leave are offered.