Associate Director of Estates Strategy and Capital ProgrammeJob Overview: The Associate Director of Estates Strategy and Capital Programme is responsible for the design and delivery of the estate strategy, space development across Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, commercial development assurance, governance processes to ensure a safe and effective environment, and the delivery of the capital programme. This is a leadership role in delivering the estates capital programme and oversight of major strategic projects affecting the Trust.ResponsibilitiesDevelop an excellent understanding of the PLACE portfolio and help drive efficiencies to optimise the portfolio, through property consolidation, capital development, enabling disposals, driving value from lease events, and right-sizing of new developments where relevant.Recognise the overlap between Acute, Primary Care, and Community-based services and address facility needs accordingly.Support initiatives to reduce operating costs, implement clinical service change across the wider health economy, minimise capital investment, improve utilisation, and resolve estate liabilities to maximise estate opportunities in collaboration with partners.Provide leadership to Strategy and Project teams, ensuring effective management and performance systems and alignment to key result areas.Accountable for the management of an estate asset management system and delivery of the Estates Capital Programme budget.Develop and champion new initiatives or projects as necessary; work with providers and clinical experts to design training products.Lead procurement and contract management of subcontracted services, ensuring adherence to SFIs and good business practice.QualificationsExperienceEssential: Capital and Estate experienceDesirable: LeadershipEducationEssential: Relevant qualification as per job descriptionDesirable: Workplace continued professional developmentPerson SpecificationEssential: Relevant qualification as per job descriptionDesirable: Workplace continued professional developmentDetailsDate posted: 06 October 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 8dSalary: £97,283 to £111,278 a year pa pro-rata incl HCAS (outer)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Kingston Hospital, Coombe Road, London KT2 7QBEmployer: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation TrustEmployer's website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr