Head of Estates | Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £79,504 - £91,609 pa plus on-call rota (1 in 4 weeks at present) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ |
| Company: | Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7963945/276-7549246-AC-B |
Summary
Make a strategic impact. Lead a diverse Estates portfolio. Shape environments that truly support patient care.
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Head of Estates to lead and develop our Estates function, ensuring our built environment, infrastructure and services fully support the Trust’s corporate objectives and the needs of our patients and services.
This is a senior, influential role with responsibility for operational leadership, compliance, and the delivery of high‑quality, safe and sustainable Estates services across the Trust.
As Head of Estates, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Estates team, offering expert advice on technical and compliance matters across the Trust’s estate. You will ensure full compliance with all relevant Statutory Legislation, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and Codes of Practice, while continuously improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of our facilities.
You will act as the Trust’s Senior Operational Manager for Engineering and Estates (EME) services and will have the competence and authority to line‑manage Authorised Persons in accordance with HTM‑00.
Key responsibilities include leadership and oversight of:
Operational Engineering Management
Electrical Services
Mechanical Services
Building Fabric
Planned and Reactive Maintenance Programmes
Sustainability and Environmental Performance
Minor Improvement and Capital Works
Energy Management
Service and Maintenance Contracts
Grounds and Gardens
Security Services
Fire Safety
You will also lead on specialist Estates matters, interpreting legislative and regulatory requirements and translating them into effective, workable solutions for the organisation.
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
About you
You will be a confident senior Estates professional with a strong background in complex estates environments, able to balance strategic vision with hands‑on operational leadership. You will have proven experience of managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across Estates services.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the physical environment of the Trust, influencing patient experience, staff wellbeing and long‑term sustainability. You will work closely with senior leaders and have the autonomy to make a real difference.
Please note: previous applicants need not apply.
This advert closes on Sunday 10 May 2026