Space Utilisation Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of this post include:-

1. To oversee space utilisation across a large complex multi-site organisation.

2. To lead on the management and resolution of space requests from Trust Clinical and Corporate services and Divisions arising from consolidation and rationalisation of services or requests for additional space.

3. To keep and maintain a record and of space requests across the Trusts portfolio together with management of the referral process to the Space Utilisation Group.

4. To be responsible for implementing new space proposals which may involve decommissioning space, re-configuration of space, move management, undertaking feasibility studies, design, programming, and the co-ordination of external consultants and contractors.

5. To advise and provide support to the Head of Property to determine scheme briefs, budgets, timescales, and logistics.

6. To attend project team meetings and support/compile with any presentations to key stakeholders.

7. To support the change management processes to deliver space utilisation improvements within the Trust working closely with a wide range of non-property stakeholders to ensure effective communication and smooth transition.

8. To act as the first point of contact for all requests for space and follow established process to produce feasibility investigations and options appraisals to make proposals for space requirements ensuring adherence to principals and standards and alignment with established Estates Strategy.

9. To interpret and make decisions across a wide range of space project issues (including capital schemes) including the design options available for space layouts taking into account Health and Safety legislation.

10. To work with the Estates and Facilities team to ensure accurate space records, including audits of space use and functional suitability for estates management statistics and ERIC.

11. To undertake as required site visits across the estate to identify the scope, the varying physical levels and conditions of the estate to contribute to the development of the project brief.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable relevant experience within a space management role

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Good knowledge and experience of managing and delivering schemes which involve movement of staff.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and application of space planning practices.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of relevant software packages such as MICAD, FM Systems/Analytics (OccupEye), AutoCad, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project.

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

306 North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Annes Hospital

St Anne's Road

London

N15 3TH

Employer's website

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