Associate Director of Estates

Position: Associate Director of Estates
Organisation: Major NHS Provider (Midlands)
Location: Cross site working (Midlands)
Salary: £65,821 to £76,033, a appointment at scale minimum, with progression subject to appraisal and performance
Closing date: 12.00 noon on 15th January 2026

About Us: We are a values driven NHS organisation delivering exceptional services across the Midlands. With a strong focus on transformation, sustainability, and patient centred outcomes, we are committed to building high performing teams that embody inclusivity, integrity, and innovation.

Join Our Team: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director of Estates to lead the strategic and operational delivery of estates services. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape the future of our estate portfolio, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across all estates functions, ensuring compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Lead the development and delivery of estates services aligned to organisational strategy and business plans.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, embedding innovation and service excellence.
• Manage budgets, performance, and governance across estates operations.
• Act as a visible leader, promoting organisational values and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree educated in estates, property, or facilities management (or equivalent senior level experience).
• Demonstrated success in leading estates services within healthcare or complex environments.
• Proven track record of budget management and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS, IWFM, IHEEM) desirable.

Recruitment Timetable
Closing date for applications: 15th January 2026 - 12 noon
1st Stage Interviews: 22nd January 2026
2nd Stage Interviews including presentation: 29th January 2026

Contact Us: For more information and a detailed job description, please contact John Lavictoire, Director at Seymour John Public Services, at or email .

All third party applications will be redirected to our retained executive search partners at Seymour John Public Services.

Benefits:

• 37.5 hours per week, flexible cross site working
• Pension contributions (10% combined employer/employee)
• Annual leave: 24-28 days + 8 public holidays (depending on service)
• Probation period: 6 months
• Notice period: 3 months