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NHS Ayrshire & ArranAssistant Director (Estates and Support Services)Salary Band 8D £103,674 - £108,206Close Date - 25/1/26Assistant Director (Estates and Support Services)Are you a transformative leader ready to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure in Ayrshire?NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a visionary Assistant Director to lead our Estates and Support Services. This is a pivotal strategic role within the Infrastructure and Support Services Directorate, responsible for a workforce of over 1,000 staff and a revenue budget of £62m. We are looking for a leader who can drive reform, champion the /"Once for Ayrshire/" principle, and ensure our physical environment actively facilitates healing and wellbeing for our patients and staff.What you will do:As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide high-level strategic direction and operational management across a complex, multi-site portfolio. You will not just manage the status quo, you will lead the modernisation of service delivery to meet the challenges of changing demographics and financial sustainability.Key responsibilities include: Strategic Transformation: Leading the development and implementation of the Estates and Support Services strategies, driving organisational change and benefits realisation across the Board. Service Excellence: Overseeing critical functions including Estates, Catering, Domestic Services, Portering, Security, Waste Management, Transport, and the Central Decontamination Unit, ensuring they align with NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s corporate objectives. Sustainability Leadership: Spearheading our response to the Climate Emergency, leading the /"Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy/" and energy efficiency programmes to meet national Net Zero targets. Asset Management: Ensuring the safety, statutory compliance, and quality of an estate valued at £368m. Partnership: Integrating services with Health & Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs), other Health Boards and external stakeholders to deliver best value.Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:We are looking for a high-calibre leader with a proven track record of successful organisational change and transformation in a large, complex organisation (NHS or wider public sector experience is essential). You need to demonstrate: Qualifications: Educated to Master’s degree level (or equivalent) with a relevant professional or management qualification. Strategic Vision: The ability to articulate /"big picture thinking/" and translate corporate strategy into operational reality. Leadership: Demonstrable transformational leadership skills, with the ability to motivate multi-disciplinary teams and negotiate complex change with senior stakeholders. Values: A strong commitment to the NHS Ayrshire & Arran values of being Caring, Safe, and Respectful.Full UK Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential for this role as you will be required to work across various sites.If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:Nicola Graham, Director of Infrastructure and Support Services TimelinePost Closes – 25th JanuaryShortlisting – w/c 26th JanuaryInterviews – w/c 16th February