Head of Space Planning

Who we are: Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

Job Role

This role will take ownership of space planning across our diverse estate, ensuring optimal utilisation and supporting the Trust's strategic objectives. You will lead the development and delivery of space and change policies, manage space planning consultants, and implement CAFM-based systems that support data-driven decision-making across our property portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage space planning and utilisation across the Trust’s estate.
• Develop and deliver space and change policies.
• Oversee space planning consultants and ensure alignment with Trust strategies.
• Implement and maintain CAFM-based systems for data-driven decision making.
• Maintain accurate space data and support planning, restacking, and relocation projects.
• Assist in building asset management and stay up to date with industry trends.
• Support the development of the Trust’s Digital Twin capability.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in CAD, Revit, and CAFM systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare planning guidance (HBNs/HTMs).
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Experience in space planning and utilisation management within a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

Working in one of the largest NHS trusts, you will be part of an outstanding organization with a world‑class clinical reputation and an inclusive working environment. The Trust offers a supportive culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

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