Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of the Trust's estate and infrastructure.
Reporting directly to the Director of Estates & Facilities, you will lead the development and implementation of property and asset management strategies that support the organisation's long-term objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing estate investment programmes, driving efficient use of space, improving asset performance, and ensuring the estate delivers maximum value for patients, staff, and the wider organisation.
Through effective data analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, you will champion continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring the Trust's estate remains sustainable, efficient, and aligned with future service developments.
Main duties of the jobThe successsful candidate willplay a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the Property Implementation Plan (PIP).Ensure investment decisions align with clinical priorities and organisational objectives as they develop through the PIP.Ensure that the Trust transformation programmes are docked into the PIP and BAU.Develop long-term estate plans and oversee strategic estate governance.
Lead development of strategic options appraisals and business cases to support the PIP.Regularly present, explain and negotiate highly complex and potentially contentious property strategy, investment, acquisition/disposal, asset and space-utilisation proposals with senior stakeholders, clinical and operational leaders, landlords, professional advisers and external partners, securing agreement where priorities and interests conflictAbout usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary
81,774 to 93,879 a year
Includes 5% Fringe HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number325-8393471-CorpJob locations18 Mole Business ParkRandalls RoadLeatherheadKT22 7ADUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Our recruitment partner for this post is Insight Executive Group. For a recruitment pack with further information/key dates or for any queries please contact: George Hutcherson 07939366497 or George.hutcherson@insightexecutive.co.uk In applying for this role, you are giving your permission for your application to be shared with Insight Executive Group.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Our recruitment partner for this post is Insight Executive Group. For a recruitment pack with further information/key dates or for any queries please contact: George Hutcherson 07939366497 or George.hutcherson@insightexecutive.co.uk In applying for this role, you are giving your permission for your application to be shared with Insight Executive Group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialDegree level qualification in Estate Management, Property, Building Surveying, Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. Advanced specialist theoretical and practical knowledge across property and estates strategy, asset management, real estate, space planning, estate investment and strategic governance, underpinned by substantial postgraduate development and senior experience to Master's-equivalent depth.
Experience
EssentialRequires in-depth managerial, financial, commercial and strategic knowledge applicable to a large and complex estate. Significant senior leadership experience within a large, complex estate. Demonstrable experience of developing estates strategy. Experience of leading the asset management and space utilisation functions. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Excellent leadership, communication and change management capabilities. DesirableNHS Estates and Facilities leadership experience. Knowledge of NHS regulatory and assurance frameworksLeading continuous improvement for estates through data and efficienciesMembership of a related professional body MRICS, MCIOB, CEng, MCIBSE, FRICS
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialDegree level qualification in Estate Management, Property, Building Surveying, Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. Advanced specialist theoretical and practical knowledge across property and estates strategy, asset management, real estate, space planning, estate investment and strategic governance, underpinned by substantial postgraduate development and senior experience to Master's-equivalent depth.
Experience
EssentialRequires in-depth managerial, financial, commercial and strategic knowledge applicable to a large and complex estate.
Significant senior leadership experience within a large, complex estate.
Demonstrable experience of developing estates strategy.
Experience of leading the asset management and space utilisation functions.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Excellent leadership, communication and change management capabilities.
DesirableNHS Estates and Facilities leadership experience.
Knowledge of NHS regulatory and assurance frameworksLeading continuous improvement for estates through data and efficienciesMembership of a related professional body MRICS, MCIOB, CEng, MCIBSE, FRICSDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddress18 Mole Business ParkRandalls RoadLeatherheadKT22 7ADUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddress18 Mole Business ParkRandalls RoadLeatherheadKT22 7ADUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Locations
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