Job summary
Come and join one of the UKslargest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people -no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
This is an exciting opportunity for an estates and facilities professional, with a proven track record in managing a portfolio of healthcare sites, to oversee the ongoing development of an expanding healthcare portfolio and deliver a high quality and inspiring environment for our service users and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for two candidates, one covering the North region and one the South. The role working remotely with a requirement to travel to sites frequently.
The right candidate will be responsible for guiding the day-to-day compliance and rolling CAPEX plan for the sites under their supervision including, but not limited to, the delivery of planned improvement programmes for preventative and cyclical maintenance, making sure they are delivered safely, on time and on budget.
Reporting to the Head of Estates, the property supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that all buildings, infrastructure, hard and soft facilities, capital equipment, vehicles and all supporting contracts are managed and maintained to ensure that all residential sites operate in a secure, safe and efficient manner.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure all services met their regulatory and operational requirements, coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules, oversee contractors undertaking works whilst guiding maintenance teams based at site. The role plays a key part in supporting patient care by ensuring sites are maintained in a safe, comfortable and compliant manner.
With sound technical knowledge, including a degree level qualification in facilities management, property management, engineering, or a similar related field, you will assist the head of estates to manage all contractors to ensure the delivery of outstanding work.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinate routine and preventive maintenance across the company portfolio to ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality
- Support in the co-ordination and supervision of repair work, equipment installation, and minor refurbishment projects
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure minimal disruption across the portfolio
- Ensure all services comply with fire safety, infection control, and other regulatory standards
- Support in the maintaining records of compliance audits, maintenance logs, and inspection reports
- Assist the Head of Estates in managing the maintenance budget, ensuring efficient use of resources
- Obtain quotes and support in the purchasing of required maintenance materials
- Monitor expenditure against budget and report any discrepancies or anticipated overruns
- Support in the supervision of in-house maintenance staff and oversee external contractors, ensuring quality and timeliness of work
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide training, and ensure team compliance with safety protocols
- Develop a positive working relationship with contractors, negotiating costs and ensuring a high standard of service delivery
- Assist with facility upgrade projects, relocations, or new installations as needed
- Prepare regular reports on property status, maintenance work, compliance, and project progress for Head of Estates and operational teams
- Identify potential risks or property issues and propose corrective measures
- Respond to estate-related enquiries from services and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Work closely with operational teams to minimise impact on patient care during maintenance activities
- Address and document estate-related complaints, maintaining records of actions taken
Key Requirements:
- Attention to detail: ensure services meet all regulatory requirements and operational standards
- Organisational skills: ability to balance multiple projects, maintenance schedules, and urgent repairs effectively
- Leadership: motivate the maintenance team(s), maintain contractor relationships, ensures high standards of work
- Customer service orientation: responsive to service and patient needs, fostering a safe and comfortable environment
- Strong knowledge of current property legalisations and different types of construction
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with the wider organisation
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Previous healthcare estates and facilities management experience
- Health & Safety qualifications
- Takes responsibility
Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant certifications in health and safety (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH) are advantageous • Proven experience in property or facilities management, ideally within a healthcare, clinical, or complex multi-property setting • Experience managing a team and coordinating with contractors or external supply chain • Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in the healthcare industry • Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire safety and general building maintenance • Budgeting skills and experience with resource management • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
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25 days plus bank holidays
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Birthday off
-
Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
-
Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
-
Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
-
A Nest Personal Pension account
-
Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
-
We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
-
Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
-
Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
-
……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
ACGSP
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinate routine and preventive maintenance across the company portfolio to ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality
- Support in the co-ordination and supervision of repair work, equipment installation, and minor refurbishment projects
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure minimal disruption across the portfolio
- Ensure all services comply with fire safety, infection control, and other regulatory standards
- Support in the maintaining records of compliance audits, maintenance logs, and inspection reports
- Assist the Head of Estates in managing the maintenance budget, ensuring efficient use of resources
- Obtain quotes and support in the purchasing of required maintenance materials
- Monitor expenditure against budget and report any discrepancies or anticipated overruns
- Support in the supervision of in-house maintenance staff and oversee external contractors, ensuring quality and timeliness of work
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide training, and ensure team compliance with safety protocols
- Develop a positive working relationship with contractors, negotiating costs and ensuring a high standard of service delivery
- Assist with facility upgrade projects, relocations, or new installations as needed
- Prepare regular reports on property status, maintenance work, compliance, and project progress for Head of Estates and operational teams
- Identify potential risks or property issues and propose corrective measures
- Respond to estate-related enquiries from services and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Work closely with operational teams to minimise impact on patient care during maintenance activities
- Address and document estate-related complaints, maintaining records of actions taken
Key Requirements:
- Attention to detail: ensure services meet all regulatory requirements and operational standards
- Organisational skills: ability to balance multiple projects, maintenance schedules, and urgent repairs effectively
- Leadership: motivate the maintenance team(s), maintain contractor relationships, ensures high standards of work
- Customer service orientation: responsive to service and patient needs, fostering a safe and comfortable environment
- Strong knowledge of current property legalisations and different types of construction
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with the wider organisation
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Previous healthcare estates and facilities management experience
- Health & Safety qualifications
- Takes responsibility
Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant certifications in health and safety (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH) are advantageous • Proven experience in property or facilities management, ideally within a healthcare, clinical, or complex multi-property setting • Experience managing a team and coordinating with contractors or external supply chain • Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in the healthcare industry • Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire safety and general building maintenance • Budgeting skills and experience with resource management • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
-
25 days plus bank holidays
-
Birthday off
-
Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
-
Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
-
Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
-
A Nest Personal Pension account
-
Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
-
We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
-
Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
-
Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
-
……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
ACGSP
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in property or facilities management, ideally within a healthcare, clinical, or complex multi-property setting
- Experience managing a team and coordinating with contractors or external supply chain
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in the healthcare industry
- Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire safety and general building maintenance
- Budgeting skills and experience with resource management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in property or facilities management, ideally within a healthcare, clinical, or complex multi-property setting
- Experience managing a team and coordinating with contractors or external supply chain
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in the healthcare industry
- Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire safety and general building maintenance
- Budgeting skills and experience with resource management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
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.
