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Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is seeking an exceptional Estates leader to take on a pivotal role at one of the largest and busiest acute teaching hospital trusts in the country. As Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities (Estates Services), you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Hard FM and Fire Safety services, ensuring our Estate enables safe, high quality care for the millions of patients we serve. This is a rare opportunity to shape both the stewardship of a highly complex existing Estate and the future design of our hospitals as part of the National New Hospitals Programme. We are seeking a Senior Estates professional who can bring: Inspirational leadership and the ability to motivate large, diverse teams Deep expertise in engineering, Hard FM, statutory compliance, and fire safety A strong track record of delivering strategic change in complex environments Excellent judgement, resilience, and the ability to manage competing priorities A commitment to patient safety, service quality, and continuous improvement This is a role with real strategic influence. If you are driven by the challenge of leading one of the NHS's most complex Estates through a period of significant transformation, we would be delighted to hear from you. Main duties of the job The Carter and Naylor reports set out significant expectations for EFM services nationally. You will provide both operational and strategic leadership in delivering NUH's response, ensuring our services are efficient, resilient, and aligned with best practice. You will also work closely with Clinical Care Groups and senior operational leaders to ensure the Estate fully supports safe and effective clinical care. This includes business continuity planning, enabling high quality patient pathways, and ensuring Estates related risks are understood, escalated, and managed appropriately. You will lead the operational management of Estates Services across NUH, covering a wide and diverse portfolio including engineering, infrastructure, statutory compliance, risk management, resilience, and fire safety. Working closely with the Director of Estates & Facilities, you will also deputise across the full range of EFM services when required. As a key member of the Estates & Facilities Directorate Leadership Team, you will work alongside senior colleagues responsible for Soft FM, Capital Development, and Property & Regulatory Services. Together, you will provide strategic and operational governance for a Directorate with a budget of £123m and a workforce of around 1,300 staff. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Job responsibilities In addition to the below, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specifications attached to the advert for full details. NUH's Estate is recognised as one of the most challenging in the NHS. Ageing primary infrastructure, complex distribution systems, and significant backlog maintenance require strong leadership, rigorous governance, and risk-based investment planning. You will: Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Estates Services Define engineering strategies for both current estate challenges and future redevelopment Act as the Trust's lead professional advisor for engineering and statutory compliance Shape the Estates contribution to major business cases for the New Hospitals Programme Oversee fire safety compliance, governance, and continuous improvement across the Trust Ensure robust assurance frameworks that protect patients, visitors, and staff With the New Hospitals Programme now expected to deliver from 2035, you will also play a central role in developing a new interim Estates strategy, informed by a full condition survey commencing in 2026. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Degree/Master's level qualification and Chartered membership of a Technical Estates institution or demonstrating willingness to fast track an application for chartership. Equivalent level of in-depth and specialist knowledge and significant experience at Director, Deputy Director or very senior manager level in Estates and Facilities Management area. Level of experience required to attain registration as a Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional. Evidence of ongoing CPD and membership of appropriate professional body e.g. IHEEM. Up-to-date knowledge of Estates and Facilities standards, best practice and leading-edge developments through training or qualification. Doctorate/master's in leadership or management related discipline. Partnership working with other healthcare providers Experience Significant proven and demonstrated experience in Estates and Facilities management at a Senior level within the NHS or similar environment for several years. Experience of developing estates strategies and service development across a range of Estates and Facilities services. Specialist knowledge for more than one Estates and Facilities discipline or function together with associated healthcare services provision, with several years' experience and proven freedom to act and make decisions at senior level on behalf of the contracting authorities. Experienced in monitoring highly complex contracts, projects and programs, and auditing and compiling corporate documentation and reports. Experience in managing contentious situations and influencing diverse stakeholders, including clinical and non-clinical staff, to achieve consensus Direct senior staff management experience, demonstrating an ability to develop staff and competencies. High level budget setting, forecasting and financial acumen. Deputy or Director level experience. Experience of developing estates strategies and service redesigns within the NHS. Understanding of clinical services, health service design guidance, health service procurement guidance and regulatory standards. Communication and Relationship Skills Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels Excellent communications skills, written and oral Proven track record of building successful teams Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations Ability to present highly complex data. Ability to communicate in a hostile or emotive atmosphere Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract Sandwell MBC is seeking to recruit to a newly created Assistant Finance Business Partner role on a fixed term basis for a period of 12 months. Reporting to the Finance Business partner we are looking for a pro active, detail orientated and methodical individual with experience in financial management and who possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, together with a strong IT background and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. In this role, you will: Play a key part in the financial management service, you'll be joining a team of four reporting to the Finance Business Partner for Adult Social care, Better Care Fund & Public Health - supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the Council's annual budget and medium term financial strategy. This will include supporting the detailed build of the medium term financial strategy and involve the scrutiny of service spending plans, financial pressures, and savings delivery. You will liaise with Service Managers and Directors to produce detailed annual budgets and support specific service areas in completing and updating the monthly financial monitoring process to agreed timescales and standards Undertake detailed financial analysis of service costs and income, including trend analysis, benchmarking, grant claims preparation and submission and modelling to enable data led strategic planning and operational decision making. Utilising strong IT skills support the development of processes and procedures across the finance function to automate and streamline current activities. Have responsibilities for budget monitoring, reporting, forecasting, completion of statutory returns, and year end activities associated with financial management. To be successful in this role, you will need: Have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a financial management environment preferably at least some in a public sector environment, and be AAT qualified or equivalent or part qualified member of a chartered accounting body. Experience of modelling large and complex data sets and be able to express the outcomes to both financial and non financial recipients in a format suitable for the audience. Strong analytical skills, with experience in data collection, reporting, and service improvement. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and develop strong working relationships with budget holders, senior officers, and finance colleagues. We offer a competitive package that includes: Access to our award winning employee benefits scheme. A strong focus on health and wellbeing. Generous annual leave entitlement Flexi time options to support a healthy work life balance. A variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. The closing date is Monday 2nd March noon. For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply please download the attached application and return to: We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact Sadrul Alam on or via e mail to: For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

Wide ranging Hyrbid role withing a rapidly growing energy developer Position appropriate for a senior lawyer with at least 10 years PQE About Our Client Our Client is a rapidly expanding energy developer with institutional funding. Job Description You will provide end-to-end legal oversight across commercial contracts, construction and engineering contracts, energy regulation, property interfaces, procurement, corporate governance, disputes, risk management, and compliance, ensuring that the organisation's commercial and strategic interests are protected when navigating the complex legal landscape associated with energy infrastructure, construction, property rights, public sector partnerships, and commercial concessions. Commercial and Construction Lead negotiation and drafting of complex contracts including EPC/M, NEC/JCT, connection agreements, heat supply agreements, land rights, leases, purchase agreements, consortium agreements, professional services, and O&M contracts. Provide legal assurance across construction risk, CDM responsibilities, contractor liabilities, performance guarantees, bond/insurance structures, and delay/defect claims. Disputes Take ownership of claims, disputes, adjudications, mediation, or litigation, balancing legal, financial, operational, and reputational considerations. Manage external legal counsel effectively, ensuring strong value, efficient case management, and alignment with the organisation's commercial objectives. Governance You will support the organisation's Company Secretarial function, ensuring compliance with Companies Act obligations, filing requirements, shareholder registers, PSC records, and statutory filings and may advise the Board and Committee Chairs on governance matters, duties, compliance, and regulatory obligations. Monitor and assist with operating the commercial policy framework, pricing guardrails, risk thresholds, margin protection, approval processes, and audit compliance. Management You will manage juniors within the Legal Team and help to foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and strategic legal partnering. Be responsible for autonomously managing external legal spend through disciplined scoping, budget management, and firm performance monitoring. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with extensive (at least 10 years) post qualification experience (PQE) in industrial, energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or regulated sectors. You will have a deep expertise in commercial contracting, EPC/NEC/JCT agreements, project finance structures, land/property law, safety regulation, and engineering heavy environments. strong understanding of corporate law, Companies Act obligations, corporate governance, and Company Secretary duties. Proven ability to manage disputes, claims, adjudications, and complex negotiations. This role offers the successful candidate the chance to gain experience advising Board Level Stakeholders, senior leadership teams, and shareholders. The position does not offer sponsorship and the successful candidate must have a willingness and ability to attend the office in East London on at least two days per week. What's on Offer For further information about the salary bonus and other benefits on offer for this position, please apply to this advert.