Head of Operational Estates | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £85,431 - £97,148 p.a. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tooting, London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7657448/200-7657448-DE-CA |
Summary
The Head of Operational Estates will be responsible for a portfolio of estate services across the Trust's estate. They will ensure that services are efficient and effective value for money in accordance with national guidelines. The post holder will ensure that the Trust provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment for patients and staff and that Estate services are in line with Government targets and initiatives, regulatory compliance and local targets.
Lead in the development of mechanical, electrical and building services and continually identify service developments this is to include the development of policies and environmental action plans.
To interpret Government directives i.e. Premises Assurance Model, ERIC collection, HTM requirements, Sustainability agenda, and to subsequently draft polices and operational plans to ensure compliance.
To ensure that the Estates Services are best value for money (VFM) through compiling service level agreements and market testing/benchmarking the services within contract time tables.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
To ensure that all infection control procedures are being followed in relation to project works, ventilation, water systems in the organization.
To ensure that all audit processes are being carried out in accordance with mandatory, statutory and local guidelines and reported to the Trust Board in accordance with the Trust governance framework.
To highlight, manage and oversee all Health and Safety risks in accordance with the Trust Risk management policy.
Develop an action plan for the backlog of maintenance and plant replacement and repair
Please see full job description and person specification attached
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026
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