Facilities Manager

Job summary

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge within the NHS?

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Facilities Manager to join our team based in Exeter. As a key member of the Facilities Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of essential services that contribute to the smooth running of our facilities and the well-being of all our staff and patients.

We are looking form someone who has the following

• Experience in facilities management, with a strong understanding of cleaning, waste, pest control, and catering services.
• Proven track record in line management and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and managing relationships with contractors and suppliers.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to facilities management.

Main duties of the job

• Coordinating Cleaning Services: Oversee the provision of high-quality cleaning services to ensure that all Trust facilities meet hygiene and infection control standards.
• Pest Control Management: Coordinate pest control services to maintain a clean and safe environment for staff and patients.
• Waste Management: Ensure the effective management of waste disposal, including hazardous and clinical waste, in compliance with relevant regulations and Trust policies.
• Catering Services: Supervise the catering services, ensuring that nutritional needs are met and standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained.
• Line Management: Manage and support a team of Facilities staff, providing leadership, training, and development to ensure high performance.
• Tendering Process: Manage the tendering process for contracts and services, ensuring value for money, compliance, and quality of service delivery.
• Contractor and Supplier Relationships: Lead relationships with external contractors and suppliers, ensuring service delivery meets Trust requirements and contractual agreements.
• Deputy Function: Provide support to the Head of Facilities in their absence, ensuring the continuation of high standards and service provision across all areas of facilities management.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

Employer's website

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

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