Capital Programme Director, Band 9

Job summary

We are seeking an outstanding senior leader to oversee a large, complex and strategically critical capital investment portfolio across Gloucestershire Hospitals. Managing an annual programme of circa £55m, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of the estate and improving the environments in which patients receive care.

This appointment sits at the heart of a defining moment for our Trust, with responsibility central to the development and delivery of the Estates Strategy Programme. As part of the long-term masterplan and development control plan, the role provides leadership and assurance across major redevelopment schemes, critical infrastructure upgrades, and the creation of modern, safe, and sustainable clinical environments.

We are looking for a proven leader with extensive experience delivering major capital and infrastructure programmes in highly complex environments, alongside strong commercial acumen, financial expertise, and the ability to influence at Executive and Board level. This is a key senior role that will directly shape the resilience, functionality, and quality of our hospitals for years to come.

Main duties of the job

- Provide strategic leadership and direction across the Trust's capital investment portfolio

- Embed best practice governance in line with the Government Functional Standard for Project Delivery

- Lead excellence across portfolio, programme, and project management to ensure consistent delivery standards

- Work in partnership with corporate, clinical and operational leaders to align capital investment with service needs and priorities

- Collaborate with key stakeholders including GMS (wholly owned subsidiary), PFI partners, and external advisors and delivery organisations

- Ensure all capital schemes are clearly defined, clinically appropriate, and financially robust

- Oversee delivery of safe, high-quality projects that meet regulatory and compliance requirements

- Ensure capital investment delivers measurable benefits for patients, staff, and the wider health system

- Provide assurance on programme performance, risk management, affordability and value for money across the portfolio

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2004 following a reconfiguration of health services in Gloucestershire. We provide acute hospital services across two main district general hospitals, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital, as well as maternity services at Stroud Maternity Hospital.

We are proud to place people at the centre of everything we do, working as one team with a shared ambition to grow, develop and learn. Every contribution is valued, and by combining our skills and experience we support both our diverse communities and each other. Gloucestershire offers a strong sense of community and outstanding natural beauty, from historic towns to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With excellent schools, vibrant cultural life, and superb transport links to Bristol, Birmingham and London, it is an inspiring place to live and work.

Join a forward-thinking Strategic Estates team at a key moment of transformation and investment, where your work will have a visible impact in protecting public value and shaping the future estates service model. Benefit from strong executive support, excellent CPD opportunities, and a collaborative, cross-site environment. This is a rare opportunity to combine deep commercial expertise with genuine strategic influence in a complex WoS/PFI environment, delivering lasting value for patients and the NHS.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£112,782 to £129,783 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0251

Job locations

Sitewide (Beacon House, Gloucester Royal Hospital)

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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