Job summary
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [BCHC] are now seeking to recruit an experienced Head of Capital Planning [Band 8b]. BCHC operates across a wide portfolio of Healthcare Estates in the Birmingham and surrounding area and specialices in the management and development of health care property in the Community Care sector.
Main duties of the job
BCHC are now seeking to recruit a Head of Capital Planning to join the team in Birmingham, in taking an important role in leading the project management team in the delivery of Capital and other projects. The Post holder will be acountable for the Estates & Facilities Capital Programme across the entire Trust's estate to ensure a safe, complaint and commercially economical Capital Programme and Projects are delivered and achieved.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and supporting the delivery of the Estates Strategy in order to provide the physical environment to match the service aspirations and to meet service user and staff expectation, within increasingly challenging financial constraints.
Responsible for the prioritisation and delivery of the Estates & Facilities - Capital Planned Programme Schemes including Backlog Maintenance on all of the Trusts sites.
As a delegated budget holder; the post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective development, implementation and co-ordination of the Trusts Capital Planned Programe ranging from approximately £5 - £15 million pound per annum.
This is an exciting and varied opportunity to lead the delivery of capital projects as part of an in-house Estates team that delivers excellent value and quality of service within the NHS.
About us
Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Trust Foundation provides wide-ranging NHS care for people, in their community, in a range of settings including people's own homes; nursing homes; health clinics; community hospitals; walk-in centers and in mobile units.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills gained managing capital projects and minor capital works (NHS experience would be advantageous but by no means essential as candidates with experience gained in other public or commercial private sector environment will be considered). You will also be able to show experience of leading a team of both in-house staff and construction consultants. You will also be able to use AutoCAD or MICAD as well as good working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Access and Project. In addition, you will ideally hold a project management certification. It is desirable for the preferred candidate to be professionally qualified within a related discipline such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. This is an opportunity to make a real difference, combined with an opportunity for further personal development and growth.
For further information please contact Stephen Hinckes, Associate Director of Estates [Capital Planning] on 0121 466 6105 or 07773335775
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills gained managing capital projects and minor capital works (NHS experience would be advantageous but by no means essential as candidates with experience gained in other public or commercial private sector environment will be considered). You will also be able to show experience of leading a team of both in-house staff and construction consultants. You will also be able to use AutoCAD or MICAD as well as good working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Access and Project. In addition, you will ideally hold a project management certification. It is desirable for the preferred candidate to be professionally qualified within a related discipline such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. This is an opportunity to make a real difference, combined with an opportunity for further personal development and growth.
For further information please contact Stephen Hinckes, Associate Director of Estates [Capital Planning] on 0121 466 6105 or 07773335775
Person Specification
qualifcation and knowledge
Essential
- Masters / Post Graduate Qualification
Desirable
- Competent knowledge of Procurement
shortlising criteria against person spec
Essential
- Degree in Building, Engineering or Facilities Management or equivalent
- Recognised Management Diploma
- Relevant membership of Chartered Profession RICS, RIBA or CIOB
- Highly competent in preparation of business cases to support investment/ disinvestment plans and securing approval of external organisations where appropriate
- Ability to demonstrate a confident, participative team leader approach.
- Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and confidentiality
Desirable
- Highly developed negotiation and pursasion skills
- Significant continuous training (continuous personal development) to Masters level or equivalent
- Significant knowledge of budgetary management Advanced analytical and judgemental skills
- Ability to build effective leadership and motiAbility to work in with a elf-motivated approach demonstrating a high level of focus, drive and energyvational qualities
- Ability to challenge the status quo.
shorlisting criteria in relation to PS
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and multi task
- Ability to demonstrate resilience and integrity
Desirable
- Advanced planning and organisational skills
Interview
Essential
- Ability to think and manage strategically and operationally
Desirable
- Ability to work in with a elf-motivated approach demonstrating a high level of focus, drive and energy
Person Specification
qualifcation and knowledge
Essential
- Masters / Post Graduate Qualification
Desirable
- Competent knowledge of Procurement
shortlising criteria against person spec
Essential
- Degree in Building, Engineering or Facilities Management or equivalent
- Recognised Management Diploma
- Relevant membership of Chartered Profession RICS, RIBA or CIOB
- Highly competent in preparation of business cases to support investment/ disinvestment plans and securing approval of external organisations where appropriate
- Ability to demonstrate a confident, participative team leader approach.
- Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and confidentiality
Desirable
- Highly developed negotiation and pursasion skills
- Significant continuous training (continuous personal development) to Masters level or equivalent
- Significant knowledge of budgetary management Advanced analytical and judgemental skills
- Ability to build effective leadership and motiAbility to work in with a elf-motivated approach demonstrating a high level of focus, drive and energyvational qualities
- Ability to challenge the status quo.
shorlisting criteria in relation to PS
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and multi task
- Ability to demonstrate resilience and integrity
Desirable
- Advanced planning and organisational skills
Interview
Essential
- Ability to think and manage strategically and operationally
Desirable
- Ability to work in with a elf-motivated approach demonstrating a high level of focus, drive and energy
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).
