Head of Facilities Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work independently, and to establish the interpretation of national guidance, policies, statutory and legislative regulations and to advise accordingly.

Through the formation of strong links with Directors, Associate Directors, and General Managers across the Trust, provide evidence and re-assurance that operational services are achieving fully compliant standards, and the Trust is not exposed to any adverse review from external agencies.

To take responsibility for budgets for all soft FM services functions.

Responsible for the overall management of all soft FM services employees.

Responsible for developing extensive and fully evidenced performance management information systems and data to demonstrate that services are being delivered safely and at best value

Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reports on a wide range of Key Performance Indicators across all soft FM service functions.

Ensure full compliance within operational functions to all Statutory Standards, Codes of Practice Health and Safety guidance Health Technical Memoranda etc.

For detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant proven and demonstrated experience at a senior level within the NHS within soft FM services management to include experience of operational and technical interpretation, negotiation and service development
• Evidence of leadership of teams and associated employee management skills.
• Understanding and broad knowledge of the NHS.
• Experience of implementing corporate systems, policies and procedures and ensuring organisational wide compliance in Soft FM services.
• Experience of reporting to and working with Corporate Management Team(s) and Boards/ Committees on a regular basis.
• Proven experience and track record of commercial activities; identifying developing and realising business growth opportunities.
• Successful experience in leading and managing transformational change in the workplace, including services redesign to review and improve service delivery.
• Specialist knowledge over more than one soft FM services function and proven freedom to act and make decisions at a senior level on behalf of the organisation.
• Providing board-level advice and guidance on Soft FM services strategic and operational issues.
• Experienced in monitoring highly complex contracts and projects and auditing and compiling corporate documentation and reports.
• Understanding of clinical services, health services design guidance, health service procurement guidance and regulatory standards.
• Successful track record of effective people management including possessing excellent leadership qualities, employee engagement and development and performance management to deliver goals and targets.
• Knowledge of health and safety, especially related to the delivery of Facilities Services which impact on patient care and public and employee safety.
• Expert knowledge of food safety legislation.
• Budget holder with experience of managing multiple budgets and achieving CPIP targets.
• Proven project management skills.
• Extensive evidence of a collaborative and inclusive leadership style with a strong emphasis on employee engagement.
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting highly complex data.
• Knowledge of NHS procedures including standing financial instructions.

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree / masters or equivalent qualification.
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses.
• Experience working at a senior level in Facilities Management to masters equivalent.

Desirable

• Member of professional body or equivalent to fulfil lead professional roles.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework.
• Ability to articulate, influence and persuade others autonomously.
• Possess highly sensitive communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and services simultaneously with conflicting priorities to ensure service delivery and deadlines are met.
• Able to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead, using analytical techniques to identify options and solutions.
• Able to work independently or within a team to provide expert advice in matters relating to facilities management.
• Significant proficiency in the use of MS office packages and other IT systems to generate reports, documents as required.
• Able to lead by example; motivating and empowering others.

Desirable

• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework EXCEL

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Can recognise how their role contributes to the care of patients and others.
• Confident, highly motivated and able to use own initiative.
• Innovative and imaginative in resolving problems.
• Highly developed attention to detail, concentration and accuracy.

Desirable

• Can demonstrate evidence of Trust values

Other

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• To be part of the Trusts Manager On-call team.
• Commitment to pursue patients concerns and resolving problems.

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)