NTW Solutions Limited

Head of Facilities

The closing date is 07 May 2026

Job summary

This is a leadership role with real impact, shaping the day to day experience of patients, staff and visitors across a wide range of facilities services.

You will lead essential services including cleaning, patient meals, cafs, portering, laundry and linen, car parking, reception, security and switchboard.

You will be the organisation's expert in these areas, setting clear direction and ensuring services are welcoming, safe and reliable, while meeting all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and NHS standards.

Main duties of the job

You will be accountable for the quality and performance of services delivered under contract, using data and insight to monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Leading a large and diverse workforce, you will create a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where people feel valued and able to do their best work.

You will make sure policies and procedures are understood and applied consistently, while maintaining strong leadership visibility and clear expectations across teams.

The role carries responsibility for managing a significant multi million pound budget. You will bring sound financial planning and commercial awareness to ensure value for money and efficient use of resources, without compromising quality or safety.

A key part of the role is looking ahead - identifying opportunities for innovation, service redesign and smarter ways of working that improve outcomes and resilience. You will also spot and develop commercial opportunities, contributing to proposals and business cases that support longer term sustainability and growth.

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 digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, 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 people from a culturally diverse background, 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.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£91,631 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SOL-FAC26-027

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band E (£46.86 per hour)

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC. Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band E (£46.86 per hour)

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC. Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education, including relevant professional qualifications

Desirable

  • Membership of a relevant chartered body

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the wide range of legislative and regulatory standards affecting our services
  • Effective leadership skills
  • Strong financial management skills

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in a senior management role managing facilities services
  • Experience in delivering high quality services, of continual improvement, and service review

Desirable

  • Experience of facilities services in a healthcare environment
  • Experience of identifying and developing commercial opportunities
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education, including relevant professional qualifications

Desirable

  • Membership of a relevant chartered body

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the wide range of legislative and regulatory standards affecting our services
  • Effective leadership skills
  • Strong financial management skills

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in a senior management role managing facilities services
  • Experience in delivering high quality services, of continual improvement, and service review

Desirable

  • Experience of facilities services in a healthcare environment
  • Experience of identifying and developing commercial opportunities

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Director of Estates

Matthew Lessells

matthew.lessells@ntw.nhs.uk

01912456803

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£91,631 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SOL-FAC26-027

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


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