About Medinet Group
Medinet Group is a dynamic healthcare organisation committed to delivering high-quality clinical services across the UK. Our integrated businesses – Medinet (insourcing), HealthHarmonie (community specialist services), and HealthHarmonie Minds (mental health and wellbeing services) – work collaboratively with NHS and healthcare partners to improve patient access, reduce waiting times, and drive innovation in healthcare delivery.
The role
You'll have overall responsibility for the Group's estates, facilities and clinical equipment. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role where you'll:
- Lead estates strategy, budget and monthly reporting to the senior leadership team
- Own statutory compliance and PPM across every site, including fire, water hygiene, gas, electrical, asbestos, LOLER and medical gases, to CQC and HTM/HBN standards
- Manage the full lifecycle of clinical equipment, from specification and procurement through to calibration and disposal
- Appoint and manage contractors, holding them to SLAs and making sure RAMS and permits are in place
- Act as the senior estates voice in new business: site searches, modular design, costing, MEP review and sign-off before new services go live
- Lead our Carbon Reduction Plan and NHS Net Zero commitments
- Line manage and develop our Estates & Facilities Manager
What you'll bring
- 5+ years in a senior estates or facilities role, ideally in UK healthcare (NHS or independent sector)
- Multi-site compliance and PPM experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely
- A degree or equivalent experience in estates, FM, building services or engineering
- The technical confidence to review MEP requirements, drawings and specifications for clinical environments
- Commercial grip: budgets, project costing and challenging contractor quotes
- Experience leading people and reporting at board level
- A full UK driving licence
It would be great if you also have
- Experience with modular or temporary healthcare buildings
- Medical device lifecycle management and knowledge of MHRA requirements
- Carbon reporting experience or IEMA training
- IWFM, RICS, CIBSE or IHEEM membership, or Authorised Person training
- Experience supporting bids, tenders and mobilisations
- Knowledge of commercial leases and dilapidations
If you want a role where your work directly shapes the environments clinicians and patients rely on, we'd like to hear from you.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on any grounds, including age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. All employees are expected to uphold these values and report any concerns.
Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The organisation follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates will be subject to proportionate background, DBS, and reference checks as required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users in line with statutory guidance, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, ensuring that individuals are supported to make their own decisions wherever possible and that appropriate best interest decisions are made when required.
We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Head of Estates and Facilities employer: HealthHarmonie
HealthHarmonie, as part of the Medinet Group, offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in Edgbaston, Birmingham, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and a flexible 20-hour work week, this role provides an excellent opportunity for work-life balance while contributing to meaningful HR processes. The company fosters a collaborative culture that values confidentiality and professionalism, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in HR.
