Accommodation Manager

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

The closing date is 17 March 2025

Job summary

This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System

Organisations within scope are as follows:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
Southern Health Foundation Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton
Solent NHS Trust
South Central Ambulance Service
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Hampshire Hospitals

Band: 4 £26,530 to £29,114 per annumHours: 37.5 - Full-timeContract Type: Permanent

Are you ready to make a difference by shaping the living experience for our NHS staff and students?

We're looking for a passionate, proactive leader to take charge as our Accommodation Manager. In this essential role, you'll be at the heart of creating a supportive and welcoming environment for key staff and students, ensuring their accommodation needs are met efficiently and effectively.

As a vital member of our Corporate Services Estates and Facilities team, your work will directly support our Trust's recruitment and retention efforts, helping to attract and retain the talent that powers our healthcare services. If you thrive in a dynamic, people-focused role where your organisational skills and leadership can shine, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust's jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As part of the Corporate ServicesEstates and Facilities team delivering services across both the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, you will:

Manage residential accommodation to ensure maximum efficiency, availability, and accessibility.
Provide advice and guidance to prospective and existing tenants on a variety of accommodation issues.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including HR, Facilities Management, and Security, to ensure smooth operations.
Oversee maintenance and repairs, ensuring timely resolution with minimal disruption to tenants.
Manage accommodation finances, including rent collection, invoicing, and purchasing.
Lead by example with on-site visibility and leadership, fostering a supportive and effective working environment.

About us

Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

For further information, please read the attached document outlining the vision for our single corporate services.

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-24-0041-COR

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please see enclosed Job Description.

Please note your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please see enclosed Job Description.

Please note your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills & Knowledge

Essential

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) and knowledge of MS Office applications.
Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage data and prepare reports.
Familiarity with accommodation management services, including booking systems, tenant management, and maintenance coordination.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills & Knowledge

Essential

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) and knowledge of MS Office applications.
Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage data and prepare reports.
Familiarity with accommodation management services, including booking systems, tenant management, and maintenance coordination.

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