Assistant Head of Estates (Operations)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 04/09/2026
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Role summary
The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Assistant Head of Estates (Operations) to join its Estates Department. This role involves providing direction for the development of the Service’s operational estate and leading the implementation of the property asset management strategy. The successful candidate will ensure a high-quality, value-for-money portfolio of non-clinical services and oversee the effective management of the Service’s owned and leased estate. It also includes leading the operational business development function within Estates Services and providing senior management and leadership to the Estates Operational Team.
Key responsibilities
- Provide direction for the development of the Service’s operational estate.
- Lead the implementation of the property asset management strategy.
- Ensure the Service has a high-quality, value-for-money portfolio of non-clinical services that supports organisational objectives.
- Oversee the effective management of the Service’s owned and leased estate.
- Lead the operational business development function within Estates Services, ensuring new business aligns with the Service’s strategic vision and values.
- Provide senior management and leadership for Scottish Ambulance Service Estates Operational Team.
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level.
- Professional engineering qualification in electrical engineering.
- Proven track record of delivering complex programmes or projects.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Well organised, self-motivated and confident working autonomously.
- Current driving licence.
Desirable criteria
- Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institute, such as the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers or the Institute of Electrical Engineers.
- Specialist knowledge gained through postgraduate study and experience to master’s-equivalent level, including highly developed technical knowledge of complex plant, equipment and services, as well as environmental management.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257478
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
04/09/2026
Job Type:
Ambulance Services
Location:
See below
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
21/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
Scottish Ambulance Service
Department:
Estates
Job Advert
Estates Department
Assistant Head of Estates (Operations)
Location/Base: Paisley DRC / Hybrid Working
About the role
The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Assistant Head of Estates (Operations) to join the Estates Department.
Qualifications and specialist knowledge
Applicants should be educated to degree level and hold a professional engineering qualification in electrical engineering. Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institute, such as the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers or the Institute of Electrical Engineers, is desirable. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge gained through postgraduate study and experience to master’s-equivalent level, including highly developed technical knowledge of complex plant, equipment and services, as well as environmental management.
Key responsibilities
- Provide direction for the development of the Service’s operational estate.
- Lead the implementation of th
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