South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Fleet & Equipment Technical Project Manager

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Job summary

There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Fleet and Equipment team as a Fleet & Equipment Technical Project Manager.

This key role will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of complex Fleet & Equipment related projects on behalf of the Trust. The post holder will manage all aspects of project stages and budget management whilst providing expert advice to senior management of the Trust. The postholder will also work as part of a wider project management team and support, facilitate and monitor progress of projects both internal and externally.

We are looking for a committed and experienced person to support the Fleet and Equipment team's upcoming and future projects.

Main duties of the job

  • Be responsible to the Head of Fleet & Equipment for the timely, efficient, and effective management of complex specified Fleet & Equipment related projects on behalf of the Trust.
  • Manage all aspects of projects stages through; gathering requirements, specification, planning, testing, training, deployment, decommissioning and maintain a robust change and delivery management framework for assigned projects.
  • Provide expert specialist and professional operational maintenance expertise and advice to senior management of the Trust and external agenc

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-5584440-A

Job locations

Exeter Workshop

Kestrel Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Current, clean driving licence.

Desirable

  • General management or ITIL Service Management qualification.
  • Educated to HNC/HND level in Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant project management experience in the implementation and support of Trust service developments.
  • Significant experience of successfully managing at least one complex project.

Desirable

  • Experience in Healthcare or IT environment
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Current, clean driving licence.

Desirable

  • General management or ITIL Service Management qualification.
  • Educated to HNC/HND level in Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant project management experience in the implementation and support of Trust service developments.
  • Significant experience of successfully managing at least one complex project.

Desirable

  • Experience in Healthcare or IT environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Exeter Workshop

Kestrel Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Exeter Workshop

Kestrel Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Fleet and Equipment

Kevin Bartholomew

kevin.bartholomew@swast.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-5584440-A

Job locations

Exeter Workshop

Kestrel Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY


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