Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and is world renowned for cancer treatment and research. The Trust has an outstanding reputation for performance and has delivered a substantial capital programme over the last 5 years (circ £30m p.a.), this has significantly upgraded large areas of the estate and further strategic redevelopment is planned.
We are looking for an experienced leader in Estates Operations and Maintenance to join our team and lead on driving our vision to be an outstanding and innovative Estates service, providing a safe and high-quality environment for everyone, driving positive change and improving patient care.Your leadership will be key to delivering a safe, effective, and compliant service, ensuring continuous improvement and development of the Trust's Estate. You will lead the Estates maintenance, Business and Governance, Digital Asset, Fire Safety and the Sustainability teams. The role covers all sites owned and occupied for the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
You will provide leadership, strategic vision, and management of the Estates team, also incorporating financial management, risk identification and mitigation, development of a robust estates team and supporting wider Trust teams in business cases and capital projects. The role will be accountable for estates governance, maintenance, health and safety.
Main duties of the job
To use professional and sound business judgement to lead and manage the Estates Department and the entire built environment for a global leading cancer specialist Trust. Deputise for the Director of Projects & Estates during periods of absence and provide sound Estates advice and contribute to corporate decisions on major estate strategic and operational plans.
The role encompasses the management of the Trust Fire and estates H&S compliance, Energy and Utilities management, Property Management, delegated capital budget typically £1.5m for backlog, refurbishment, life cycle and all Operational Estates services which directly supports patient and staff safety and global research. Operational Estates which encompass safe execution of planned, reactive, minor new works /projects and emergency maintenance. Protect the long-term interests of the Trust's Estate and adapt the Estates Department to continuously support the Trust's needs.
Responsible for leading the Estates Department and develop close partnership working with Capital Projects, Trust Divisional Directors /Heads and other Trust stakeholders.
Be a key member of Trust strategic working groups and the incident team and there may be a requirement for the post holder to be hands on.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Responsible for the leadership of the Estates Department (70 WTE). To lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the Estates Operational Strategy and Operational Plan. Responsible for ensuring the Trust meets its statutory and mandatory obligations in relation to the Estate it owns and occupies. Responsible for the effective performance and statutory compliance of all building services, plant, equipment, structures and fabric to meet the Trusts strategic goals. Responsible for working in conjunction with IPC to provide a safe environment. Responsible for working alongside and coordinating with the other Estates and Facilities Heads of Department (Facilities, Energy and Sustainability, Fire and Health and Safety, Security, Decontamination and Capital Projects) for the safe, sustainable and effective delivery of Estates & Facilities services to the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Responsible for the leadership of the Estates Department (70 WTE). To lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the Estates Operational Strategy and Operational Plan. Responsible for ensuring the Trust meets its statutory and mandatory obligations in relation to the Estate it owns and occupies. Responsible for the effective performance and statutory compliance of all building services, plant, equipment, structures and fabric to meet the Trusts strategic goals. Responsible for working in conjunction with IPC to provide a safe environment. Responsible for working alongside and coordinating with the other Estates and Facilities Heads of Department (Facilities, Energy and Sustainability, Fire and Health and Safety, Security, Decontamination and Capital Projects) for the safe, sustainable and effective delivery of Estates & Facilities services to the Trust.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through relevant built environment degree + specialist knowledge estates & facilities management, Engineering, Surveying or Architecture acquired through formal courses and experience to MSc or equivalent in Engineering and/or Building Surveying/Architecture
- Chartered Professional Engineer, Surveyor or architect with membership of a recognised professional Institution incorporated by Royal Charter (i.e. IMechE, IET, CIBSE)
Desirable
- ISO 9001 lead Auditor
- MBA or further management qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant previous experience of leading and managing operational estates encompassing corporate budget and legislative compliance
- Significant experience in managing Fire, Property Management, Estate H&S, Energy & Utilities
- Significant experience in Capital / life cycle Project Management approximately £1m /year and refurbishment projects/new works
- Previous experience of leading and a large and varied workforce comprising multi-disciplinary & professional /management staff
- Experience of assessing maintenance deliverability & revenue impacts for Projects and Trust business cases
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing a certified ISO 9001 system for the department
SKILLS ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Significant specialist knowledge acquired through formal certified training in estates hard FM strategy, leadership and service /operational & maintenance specialisms across the range of main healthcare building & engineering services
- Knowledge of and interpreting relevant legislation, regulations, DoH guidelines and policies
- Knowledge in engagement of professional services and commercial maintenance and negotiating contracts and procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of using progressive built environment, estate and asset management systems and related information systems
Desirable
- Detailed life cycle costing & analysis
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through relevant built environment degree + specialist knowledge estates & facilities management, Engineering, Surveying or Architecture acquired through formal courses and experience to MSc or equivalent in Engineering and/or Building Surveying/Architecture
- Chartered Professional Engineer, Surveyor or architect with membership of a recognised professional Institution incorporated by Royal Charter (i.e. IMechE, IET, CIBSE)
Desirable
- ISO 9001 lead Auditor
- MBA or further management qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant previous experience of leading and managing operational estates encompassing corporate budget and legislative compliance
- Significant experience in managing Fire, Property Management, Estate H&S, Energy & Utilities
- Significant experience in Capital / life cycle Project Management approximately £1m /year and refurbishment projects/new works
- Previous experience of leading and a large and varied workforce comprising multi-disciplinary & professional /management staff
- Experience of assessing maintenance deliverability & revenue impacts for Projects and Trust business cases
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing a certified ISO 9001 system for the department
SKILLS ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Significant specialist knowledge acquired through formal certified training in estates hard FM strategy, leadership and service /operational & maintenance specialisms across the range of main healthcare building & engineering services
- Knowledge of and interpreting relevant legislation, regulations, DoH guidelines and policies
- Knowledge in engagement of professional services and commercial maintenance and negotiating contracts and procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of using progressive built environment, estate and asset management systems and related information systems
Desirable
- Detailed life cycle costing & analysis
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.
