FAQs
What qualifications are required for the Assistant Director – Property and Estates Strategy position?
While specific qualifications are not listed in the job description, candidates typically require experience in Property and Estate Management along with a proactive and commercially focused approach.
What will be my main responsibilities in this role?
Your main responsibilities will include developing and maintaining the trust's property strategy, managing finances related to property and estates, developing a capital plan, and ensuring the alignment of the estates strategy with the clinical strategy.
Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?
Yes, ESNEFT prides itself on supporting staff development and offers a wide range of training and development opportunities.
How many staff members does ESNEFT employ?
ESNEFT employs more than 12,000 staff members.
Will I be able to visit the facilities before applying?
Yes, you can organize an informal visit by contacting Nick Sammons, the Director of Estates and Facilities.
What benefits are offered to employees at ESNEFT?
Employees at ESNEFT receive a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days of annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to various NHS discounts, along with a Staff Health and Wellbeing program.
Does this position involve working with funding routes for capital plans?
Yes, a key responsibility will be to identify and access multiple funding routes to deliver the trust’s capital plan and write the initial strategic case.
What is the focus of ESNEFT regarding patient care?
ESNEFT's philosophy places high importance on patient care by improving processes to minimize time delays for both staff and patients, as encapsulated in their "Time Matters" initiative.
Who can I contact for more information about this role?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Nick Sammons at Nick.Sammons@esneft.nhs.uk.
What technology improvements is ESNEFT investing in?
ESNEFT is investing in a partnership with Epic, a leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier, to transform hospital life for staff and patients through digital transformation.