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Assistant Estates Manager - Town Planning

Chelmsford, East of England

Job summary

We are recruiting a town planning professional to join NHS Essex ICB.

Full time Permanent position - secondment will be considered

It is an important role in the Estates team which forms part of our Financial and Commercial Directorate and has a pivotal role to play in delivering the ambitions 10 Year Health Plan. This is an exciting time for Estates as we move forward with medium term planning and multi-year capital allocations.

This role will support the Estates Strategy for the ICB and have a primary focus on town planning but will work across Town Planning & Policy, Strategic Developments, Primary Care & Neighbourhood Health as programmes and projects require. Our Assistant Estates Managers will contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans supporting key milestones and managing risks and opportunities.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Supporting the implementation of policy and / or service developments related to Estates, drawing on requirements from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health Plan, through engaging with and responding to local planning authority consultations on planning policy and development proposals.
  • Supporting primary care practices with local developments.
  • Supporting provider partners and others with at scale strategic developments
  • Supporting the Estates development of Neighbourhood Health Centres
  • Analysis of complex qualitative and quantitative data relating to Estates and turning analysis into useful insights and reports that can be used to inform decision making and delivery
  • Developing and delivering project plans relating to Estate, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, escalations and reporting
  • Supporting delivery of budget for the programmes and projects for which they are aligned. Including effective budget reporting as required
  • Supporting procurement of relevant services
  • Supporting best use of resources and value for money.
Full detail and how to apply can be found at Job Advert

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Job Details

  • Location

    Chelmsford, East of England
  • Salary

    £49,387 to £56,515 a year
  • Contract Type

    Full time, Permanent
  • Job Level

    Associate / Associate Director, Planner / Planning Officer, Principal Planner, Senior Planner / Senior Planning Officer
  • Reference

    PJCOM2844
  • Closing Date

    Oct 4, 2026
  • Function

    Town Planning
  • Sector

    Clientside
  • Specialism

    Applications & Site Promotions