Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NTW Solutions Ltd, in the role of Head of Estates.
The suitably experienced and qualified professional will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Estates team across several main sites covering the North East and Cumbria.
Reporting to the Operational Director - Estates, the post holder will be responsible for the company wide operational compliance and senior management of the estate across all sectors including all properties where services are delivered. The post holder will also be working alongside colleagues in the delivery of a capital investment and development programme.
Main duties of the job
This post includes responsibility for engineering and building operation and maintenance across a range of properties, staff leadership, managing backlog maintenance, budgetary control, providing advice and guidance on statutory requirements throughout the Trust and ensuring required standards are achieved. Our focus at all times is on the safe and efficient provision of an estates service to support the delivery of World class healthcare and an excellent patient experience.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a proven track record of achievement in managing within an estates environment and possess excellent people management skills, knowledge and experience of managing a diverse portfolio and a drive to provide outstanding quality services and facilities for our clients. You must be confident in working with professionals at all levels and be a proactive, committed member of the team.
The position is full time.
Please refer to the Job Description itself for a wider overview of the role itself.
Please note that this role is not under NHS agenda for change terms and conditions, as this vacancy is for NTW Solutions Ltd not Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust.
Interviews dates will be confirmed following shortlisting.
If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Matthew Lessells, Operational Director - Estates - 0191 2456807
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 01/04/2022
Closing date: 15/04/2022
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 01/04/2022
Closing date: 15/04/2022
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice. Professional knowledge acquired through a technical degree (or equivalent) plus specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses to masters level or with significant equivalent experience at that level
- Management qualification
- Full Chartered Status with Corporate membership (or working towards) of an appropriate institution (CIBSE, IHEEM, RICS etc)
- Evidence of CPD
- UK Driving License as travelling between sites is required
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of NHS Health care buildings, systems and managements and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of specialist NHS related practices and procedures.
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice
- Working knowledge of best practice in procurement including contract knowledge
- Advanced keyboard and IT skills including the use of "Autocad", and design software systems
- Proven ability to develop a culture that improves Quality Prioritisation skills and direction of attention to key issues
- Demonstrated way of working in promoting, monitoring and maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Demonstrated practice of creating a climate of performance delivery and accountability
- Demonstrated decision making skills including financial evaluation
- Commercial focus and understanding of business requirements of the Company
- Able to think flexibly and innovatively
- To be able to successfully implement and manage change
- Self confidence and resilience when dealing with difficult situations
- Ability to meet tight deadlines within a pressurized work environment
- Able to learn from constructive feedback
Experience
Essential
- A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans.
- A proven record of success, in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- To have experience and knowledge to analyse and trouble shoot highly complex estates and environment problems ensuring resolution is achieved through a constructive process
- To have experience and knowledge to develop outline and detailed funding bids and business proposals, aimed at satisfying legislative changes, service enhancements and to support new clinical pathways, for all areas of the Estate
- To have experience and knowledge to provide specialist advice on every aspect of the Estates and Environment services to support corporate activities and decision making
- Experience and thorough understanding of the inter-relationship between various disciplines that make up the Estates department
- Knowledge and experience of effective management of significant budgets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice. Professional knowledge acquired through a technical degree (or equivalent) plus specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses to masters level or with significant equivalent experience at that level
- Management qualification
- Full Chartered Status with Corporate membership (or working towards) of an appropriate institution (CIBSE, IHEEM, RICS etc)
- Evidence of CPD
- UK Driving License as travelling between sites is required
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of NHS Health care buildings, systems and managements and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of specialist NHS related practices and procedures.
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice
- Working knowledge of best practice in procurement including contract knowledge
- Advanced keyboard and IT skills including the use of "Autocad", and design software systems
- Proven ability to develop a culture that improves Quality Prioritisation skills and direction of attention to key issues
- Demonstrated way of working in promoting, monitoring and maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Demonstrated practice of creating a climate of performance delivery and accountability
- Demonstrated decision making skills including financial evaluation
- Commercial focus and understanding of business requirements of the Company
- Able to think flexibly and innovatively
- To be able to successfully implement and manage change
- Self confidence and resilience when dealing with difficult situations
- Ability to meet tight deadlines within a pressurized work environment
- Able to learn from constructive feedback
Experience
Essential
- A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans.
- A proven record of success, in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- To have experience and knowledge to analyse and trouble shoot highly complex estates and environment problems ensuring resolution is achieved through a constructive process
- To have experience and knowledge to develop outline and detailed funding bids and business proposals, aimed at satisfying legislative changes, service enhancements and to support new clinical pathways, for all areas of the Estate
- To have experience and knowledge to provide specialist advice on every aspect of the Estates and Environment services to support corporate activities and decision making
- Experience and thorough understanding of the inter-relationship between various disciplines that make up the Estates department
- Knowledge and experience of effective management of significant budgets
Additional information
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).
