Band 8c Associate Director of Strategic Capital Planning and Developments

Job summary

applicant use your experience and expertise in planning, developing and delivering development projects and programmes for the buildings assets portfolio for the Trust.

Along with the Director of Capital Planning and Developments you will be responsible to come up with short to long term planning and development of all capital investment plans and strategies within the Trust physical estates portfolio. This will see you leading from inception to business case submission to project completion and as one of the key members within the overall Capital Planning and Developments team. The development Controlled development plans for each of our hospital campus sites is a fundamental foundation to ensure our buildings, property and land are sustainable into the future for this and the next generation. Our ambitions are bold, connected and kind, as are our values.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

To be considered for this role you will be experienced in leading strategic building and property infrastructure programmes -- ideally within large complex organisations. You will be well versed in developing and producing controlled development plans and risk-based investment strategies supporting organisation clinical strategies whilst working at a strategic level with internal and external stakeholders.

To be effective in this role, you will lead on the effective reporting of design, construction, and commissioning activities, relating to the strategic work streams. You will develop and maintain effective communication and networking with key stakeholders within the Trust and in the wider economy in line with the department's strategy. You will have experience in building and developing a team of programme and project managers who will exude the same qualities you possess; great relationship building, skilful production of clear plans and strategies aligning with the organisation's challenges and goals, and passionate delivery of inspirational presentations that engage the audience to gain their support towards the organisation's vision.

This team is leading major strategic programmes for the Trust that will impact in the medium and long-term delivery of care for the current and next generations to come. Our ambitions are bold, connected and kind, as our values.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

Please Note: For more information in regards to this exciting vacancy please see attached detailed Job Description 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Masters or First degree and post-graduate qualification(s) and experience equivalent to Masters level (Disciplines may include; quantity surveying, architecture, strategic planning or investment planning)

*Project Management Qualification e.g. Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent relevant experience

*Evidence of continued professional, managerial and personal development

Desirable

*Planning and development qualifications

Experience

Essential

*Experience of leading Strategic infrastructure programmes in large/complex organisations

*Experience of developing and producing project plans and strategies.

*Experience of working at a strategic or senior project manager level in Health or Social Care services

*Experience of managing and motivating a team

*A successful track record of project management

Desirable

*Previous experience of managing change across multi-disciplinary organisations 

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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.

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.

For help with your application, contact: 

Helen Cant 

helen.cant@uhb.nhs.uk