Estates Programme Manager

Our Values Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence Position Overview This position will be based at Borders General Hospital (Melrose) and requires flexible working across the Scottish Borders region, serving acute and primary health care facilities. NHS Borders Estates Department is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Estates Programme Manager. The post holder will be responsible for the effective delivery of the Estates and Capital programmes and associated projects. This role involves leading and managing a multi‑disciplinary team of project managers, officers and related roles to ensure the successful delivery of agreed programmes, while supporting the organisation’s strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities Ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery of projects, national workstreams and associated directives such as WSIP and BCP. Lead services through periods of change, exercising autonomy and sound judgement when prioritising competing operational and strategic demands. Manage a multi‑disciplinary team of project managers, officers and related roles. Represent the Board at a national level as required. Accept formal appointment to appropriate Authorised/Responsible Person roles for projects and maintain the necessary competencies through ongoing training. Qualifications & Requirements Suitable qualifications and relevant experience for an Estates Programme Manager. Full/valid driving licence. Demonstrable experience of leading services through periods of change. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, assertiveness and diplomacy skills. Ability to communicate clearly and articulately across all levels. Employment Eligibility Legal requirement to demonstrate right to work in the United Kingdom. The NHS Scotland Boards will verify entitlement during pre‑employment checks. Applicants must have appropriate right to work in the UK or the post must be eligible for sponsorship. Equal Opportunities Statement NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. #J-18808-Ljbffr NHS National Services Scotland