Senior National Office Programme Manager

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary and 27 days annual leave, we'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

If you do ever need a little bit of extra help we have a great employee assistance programme, financial well–being support and access to great discounts with leading high street names with the bluelight discount card.

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A bit about the role...

This senior team role will constitute an exciting opportunity for an experienced (>5 years ) commercial property consultant/surveyor to work within a small team to develop office rationalisation plans that encourage more cost effective and efficient office estate.

You will support the short and longer–term development of the NHS office property portfolio rationalisation plans by engaging with our customers, tenants, occupiers and other stakeholders, at a senior level to drive the efficient and effective use of our part of the NHS estate.

The core principle of the role will be to seek to understand National and Local requirements for office accommodation, at local geographic and wider customer level, to support assessment of options around NHS Property Services' and their customers property portfolio to ensure that the estate is occupied on an optimal basis, correctly specified to support customer needs, delivers best value and is fit for purpose to support customer needs.

The programme objectives are as follows:

1. Achieve a flexible, well utilised and cost effective estate
2. Achieve significant running cost savings over 5 years
3. Link with wider Public Sector office estate
4. Follow a common, simple, programme approach
5. Promote collaboration amongst health users
6. Support flexible working practices
7. Achieve a position where there are fewer more significant office holdings

The recommendations provided will drive decision making and gain commitment from stakeholders around decisions around transactions, which will involve property exits, lease regears, lease renewals and acquisitions and relocation's.

The role requires strong property, business, political and financial acumen. Clear communication and an understanding of client requirements balanced against a detailed understanding of the commercial property market will be essential. Such skills should be applied to provide pragmatic solutions to deliver savings and the optimal outcome against client objectives, whilst balancing effectively the interests of NHS Property Services and the needs of the wider health and social care system.

A bit about you...

To succeed in this position, candidates must have extensive knowledge of property strategies and strategic asset management across a broad portfolio of diverse properties, as well as experience in working on diverse programmes, including options analysis, and assessment of disposal, lease restructure and development opportunities. Strong knowledge of providing and procuring professional services in commercial property is critical.

Who are we??

NHS Property Services is a government–owned company which exists to help the NHS get the most from its estate and ensure that it is consistently fit for purpose, so that healthcare professionals can focus on delivering excellent patient care.

Today our portfolio is one of the largest in the UK, comprising more than 3,000 properties with 7,000 occupiers across England. This represents about 10% of the total NHS estate.

Our company culture is strong and one that we are proud of; the ideal candidate will reflect our values (the 4 C's): Community, Colleagues, Commitment and Collaboration.

We celebrate?diversity, and?we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.?

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.?

Best of luck with your application!