Equipping Lead – NWUHG New Hospital Programme
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gorleston On Sea, NR31 6LAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 October 2026
17 days leftJob description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Equipping Lead to support the Associate Estates and Facilities Director in delivering the ambitious redevelop...
- Strategic Leadership and Programme 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.
CommissioningComplexity and Decision-Making.
Lifecycle Management and Sustainability.
At QEH and JPUH, we are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where diversity is valued, and everyone can contribute and succeed. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds and communities.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. healthcare infrastructure, engineering, estates, programme management)
- Evidence of advanced specialist knowledge developed through significant post-qualification experience
- Recognised project/programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent experience
Desirable: - Relevant professional membership (e.g. Engineering, Estates, Project/Programme Management).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience leading large-scale, complex capital or infrastructure programmes, ideally within healthcare or a comparable environment
- Experience of managing multi-million-pound budgets, including financial planning, forecasting and control
- Expert knowledge of FF&E planning, equipping strategy, specification, procurement and lifecycle management
- Experience of coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment to a single delivery strategy across complex and interdependent programme elements.
- Advanced understanding of NHS capital planning, business case development and programme governance
Desirable
- Experience in New Hospital Programme or equivalent major capital programme.
- Good understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations within healthcare infrastructure.
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of FF&E planning, equipping strategy, specification, procurement and lifecycle management.
- Advanced understanding of NHS capital planning, business case development and programme governance.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen including lifecycle costing and value-for-money decision making.
- Demonstrable ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising expert judgement in complex situations.
Aptitude
Essential
- Acts as a visible and credible senior role model, demonstrating organisational values
- Demonstrates initiative, resilience and sound judgement in complex environments
- Able to negotiate effectively and influence outcomes at senior level
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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