Head of Estates Integration – NWUHG New Hospital ProgrammeNHS

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Head of Estates integration to provide strategic leadership for all Estates integration, infrastructure readiness, technical assurance, organisational transformation and operational commissioning activities associated with the new hospitals at Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn and James Paget University Hospital as part of the One New Hospital Programme across Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.

To support these programmes, two Head of Estates Integration posts have been established, one hosted by each Trust. Whilst each postholder will be responsible for delivery within their respective organisation, both roles form part of a wider collaborative programme across the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.

The One Programme represents a transformational investment across both organisations, delivering two major hospital redevelopment schemes under a shared strategic vision. Whilst the role will primarily support one scheme, the post holder will play a key leadership role in ensuring alignment with programme-wide estates strategies, technical standards, governance arrangements and transformation priorities across both organisations.

Main duties of the job

Strategic Leadership and Programme Integration

Act as the senior Estates lead and technical authority for the programme, providing strategic advice to Directors, Trust Boards, Programme Boards, NHS England and New Hospital Programme stakeholders.

Organisational Transformation and Service Integration

Leadership and Workforce Management

Financial, Commercial and Procurement Responsibility

Policy and Service Development

Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Management

Programme Delivery and Operational Readiness

Technical Assurance and Compliance

Complexity and Decision-Making

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this vacancy.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.