Job summary
Working closely with the Senior Director of Estates and Facilities, the Estates and Facilities Site Manager will form part of the Estates Management Team who will be responsible for delivering high quality, professional Estates and Facilities services across the group of hospitals ensuring a safe and clean environment for both patients and staff.
You will be the site lead representative for all matters concerning Soft and Hard FM services and will be required to work with senior colleagues to develop operational service strategies, policies, continuous improvement management processes and put in place a framework to support staff and service development.
You will be professionally responsible and accountable for operational Soft and Hard FM management services to ensure a compliant, professional, high quality, cost effective and efficient service to meet the demands of the organisation, it's patients and staff.
On behalf of the Director of Estates and Facilities Operations the Estates and Facilities Site Manager will act as the onsite lead for all the Soft and Hard FM operational services.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Estates & Facilities Management (EFM) Senior Management Team, local site directors, team leaders, clinicians, senior managers, along with statutory bodies and external agencies, the EFM Site Manager will ensure the successful management and delivery of high quality Soft and Hard FM operational support.
Services including maintenance services, domestic services, catering services (retail and patient catering), Portering services, transport services, post room services, linen and sewing services, grounds and gardens services, telephony and helpdesk services, administrative and contract management services, car parking (for staff and patient and visitors), waste management services, cashiers and general office services and any other related services.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Member of relevant professional body
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Desirable
- Relevant engineering/technical qualification
- Relevant Facilities Management professional qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated detailed knowledge of strategic management delivered at senior management level
- Minimum of 2 years experience in senior management and track record of managing Soft and Hard FM operational services
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of a range of Soft and Hard FM services provided by the Trust in Facilities Management and Maintenance support functions
- Budget Management (capital/revenue pay and non pay)
- Reporting to and working at Board/Committee level
Desirable
- Corporate/full professional membership Estates and Facilities related discipline
- Through understanding of NHS targets and operational experience of delivering CQC standards and evidence collection
- Track of delivering successful service development projects with demonstrable service or quality improvement and financial benefits
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of ability to manage multi professional teams across the organisation
- Proven ability of leading and directing a large number of non skilled, skilled and professional staff
- Ability to organise the daily operations of a busy operational team, managing conflicting deadlines and delegating tasks where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Member of relevant professional body
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Desirable
- Relevant engineering/technical qualification
- Relevant Facilities Management professional qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated detailed knowledge of strategic management delivered at senior management level
- Minimum of 2 years experience in senior management and track record of managing Soft and Hard FM operational services
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of a range of Soft and Hard FM services provided by the Trust in Facilities Management and Maintenance support functions
- Budget Management (capital/revenue pay and non pay)
- Reporting to and working at Board/Committee level
Desirable
- Corporate/full professional membership Estates and Facilities related discipline
- Through understanding of NHS targets and operational experience of delivering CQC standards and evidence collection
- Track of delivering successful service development projects with demonstrable service or quality improvement and financial benefits
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of ability to manage multi professional teams across the organisation
- Proven ability of leading and directing a large number of non skilled, skilled and professional staff
- Ability to organise the daily operations of a busy operational team, managing conflicting deadlines and delegating tasks where appropriate
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.
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.
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).
