Deputy Group Chief Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment Officer 

Job Purpose

The Deputy Group Chief Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment Officer (DGCFIEO) will support and deputise for the Group Chief FIE Officer, contributing to the strategic leadership and delivery of services.

The post holder will lead the delivery of the Group’s capital programme, support improvements to infrastructure and clinical capacity, and provide direct accountability for key services including Hard FM, Estates Project Management, Clinical Engineering and Medical Physics. They will also lead the Business Management function, drive operational efficiency and compliance, and work closely with executive and site directors to support corporate management and key strategic decisions.

Location: surrey (multiple sites)

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: £62 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm 

Sector: Healthcare 

Based: Office / Hospital

The post holder will establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with:

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Board members.
• Executive Directors.
• Governors.
• Members.
• Site Managing Directors and their leadership teams.
• Other Deputy Group Chief Officers and senior leaders within the Directorate.
• Integrated Care Systems (ICS).
• Private Finance Initiative (PFI) partners.
• Contractors.
• Southwest London Acute Provider Collaborative.
• Trade Union representatives.
• Emergency Planning authorities.
• NHS England / NHS Improvement (NHSE/I).
• Department of Health and Social Care.
• Health and social care regulators and other governmental bodies.
• Local authorities.
• National and local media organisations.
• The public and organisational partners.

 Strategic Leadership, Governance and Compliance

•  Support the GCFIEO in delivering a consistent Group-wide approach to Estates, Facilities, Clinical Engineering, Medical Physics and capital development, ensuring compliance with the NHS Premises Assurance Model.
•  Oversee compliance, identify risks and ensure appropriate remedial actions and improvement plans are implemented.
• Lead the development and governance of Group policies for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment services, providing assurance to the Board on compliance.
•  Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, maintaining appropriate evidence.
•  Drive innovation and continuous improvement to enhance service quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide strategic, technical and professional advice to directors, senior managers and the Board on complex service and policy matters.
• Ensure the Infrastructure Committee receives timely and accurate information to support assurance on compliance and the prioritisation of capital funding.
•  Lead performance management and reporting for the Business Management function, ensuring a consistent Group approach to estate strategy, space planning, property and compliance.

 Financial Management and Budgetary Control

•  Manage Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment budgets at ESTH, ensuring value for money, effective financial control and delivery of savings targets.
•  Oversee the financial, contractual and performance management of services, minimising financial risks and identifying opportunities for improvement.
•  Ensure effective controls over revenue and capital budgets, contracts and procurement in line with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions.
•  Develop and deliver cost improvement plans to manage financial pressures and reduce service costs.
•  Monitor expenditure and ensure budgets and workforce plans align with service requirements and available resources, taking corrective action where needed.
•  Work with the Southwest London ICB to align Trust requirements with the local estate strategy and infrastructure plan, identifying efficiencies in transport contracts and property use.
•  Work with the GCFIEO to identify opportunities for service integration and develop a long-term workforce and resourcing plan aligned with the Group strategy.
•  Analyse financial and operational data to identify opportunities for savings and improved efficiency across Group Estates and Facilities.

 Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Working

•  Build effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Governors, NHS England and local authorities, promoting the work of the Estates and Facilities team.
• Ensure stakeholders understand the impact of Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment requirements on their plans and proposals, supporting the Group’s strategic objectives.
•  Promote the achievements of the Estates and Facilities team through effective communication and engagement across the Trusts.

Qualifications and Training

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience, with extensive specialist knowledge.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

• Significant experience in people, financial and service management.
• Extensive experience negotiating and managing large service contracts.
• Specialist experience in Estates or Facilities within a healthcare setting.
• Experience developing and delivering strategies and service improvement programmes.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships and work collaboratively.
• Strong understanding of the NHS and wider health sector.
• Experience managing complex budgets, financial forecasting and delivering savings.
• Experience in workforce planning and financial control.
• Experience developing policies and delivering best value and market-testing programmes.
• Experience working with private-sector providers and stakeholders to develop service-level agreements.
• Significant experience delivering strategic Estates, Facilities or Capital projects in healthcare.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret complex information, assess risks and evaluate options.
• Strong leadership skills, including leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, influence, negotiate and facilitate.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and effective information systems.
• Excellent report-writing skills and ability to produce high-quality documents.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel across the Group’s sites as required.
• IT literate, with proficiency in Word, Excel and email systems.