Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Contract Manager

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Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit an Estates Contract Manager on a permanent basis.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the Hard FM contract service provision within the Estates & Facilities Directorate to ensure buildings are maintained and managed effectively throughout the Trust.

The Estates Contract Manager will provide expert advice, guidance and leadership at a corporate level on Estates and Hard FM to the Board as well as supporting with all elements of compliance, improvement works and minor capital projects. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical leads, the post holder will oversee the project works, minor improvements and reactive works requests with the requirements of relevant Health & Safety related legislation and Trust policies and guidance specifically related to the buildings.

The post holder will be based at Guild Park, Goosnargh.

Main duties of the job

The Estates Contract Manager will be primarily responsible for the operational contract management and performance monitoring of the hard FM delivery across the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's estate through its contracted maintenance providers (via SLA's with neighbouring Trusts, PFI partners and private contractors).

The Estates Contract Manager will ensure that the hard FM providers are delivering services in accordance with the relevant statutory/mandatory compliance, as well as HTM guidance etc. as outlined in their contracts.

The post holder will provide professional advice and input into estates related matters and ensure work carried out on behalf of the Trust by contracted parties meets the highest standards. This is a fast-paced role which requires someone able to contract manage effectively, as well as a hands-on approach to deliver the Trust's services.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Details

Date posted

15 May 2024

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

351-CS2566-MC

Job locations

Estates and Facilities Directorate Management

Whittingham, Preston

Preston

PR3 2AQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's Degree (or equivalent experience to masters level) / Chartered status in an appropriate property services discipline (or equivalent knowledge & experience).
  • Significant relevant Estates Management (engineering) experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Fully conversant with statutory requirements, NHS Estates Guidance, Codes of Practice, the requirements of regulatory bodies and all statutory legislation.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Strategic implications of Estates Operations to the Trust.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of background and experience in contract management of hard FM contractors
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the Estates requirements of healthcare buildings
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's Degree (or equivalent experience to masters level) / Chartered status in an appropriate property services discipline (or equivalent knowledge & experience).
  • Significant relevant Estates Management (engineering) experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Fully conversant with statutory requirements, NHS Estates Guidance, Codes of Practice, the requirements of regulatory bodies and all statutory legislation.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Strategic implications of Estates Operations to the Trust.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of background and experience in contract management of hard FM contractors
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the Estates requirements of healthcare buildings

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Estates and Facilities Directorate Management

Whittingham, Preston

Preston

PR3 2AQ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Estates and Facilities Directorate Management

Whittingham, Preston

Preston

PR3 2AQ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Alison Kell-Cummings

alison.kelly-cummings@lscft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

15 May 2024

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

351-CS2566-MC

Job locations

Estates and Facilities Directorate Management

Whittingham, Preston

Preston

PR3 2AQ


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