City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Assistant Property Officer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Property Management team as Assistant Property Officer to be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The successful applicant will provide support to the Property Management team enabling the smooth and efficient running of the department, providing a professional first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

The post holder will be expected to actively participate in property surveys, general administration tasks and the accommodation procedure, keeping accurate and concise property management records and making active contributions to the development of the Property Management function. A working knowledge of relevant legislation including HTMs, HBNs, compliance and Health and Safety in relation to property management is desirable.

Main duties of the job

As Assistant Property Officer you will be required to act as the initial point of contact for the Property Management team to all internal and external stakeholders and provide support to the functions of the Property Management team. The Property Management team cover all premises where Trust services are based including Sunderland Royal Hospital, South Tyneside General Hospital, Sunderland Eye Infirmary as well as a number of Trust owned sites and leased premises across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead.

Responsibilities will include the day to day processing and monitoring of room bookings through NHS Open Space and producing monthly reconciliation reports. In addition, the postholder will have responsibility for installation, monitoring and reporting of a space utilisation system which monitors room usage across both clinical and office areas across the Trust to assist with decision making processes. Other duties include assisting with accommodation moves, participating in occupancy surveys and managing the Property Management database for Trust properties.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,828 to £29,434 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0524-04

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide support to the Property Management team enabling the smooth and efficient running of the department, providing a professional first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will be expected to actively participate in property surveys, general administration tasks and the accommodation procedure, keeping accurate and concise property management records and making active contributions to the development of the Property Management function. A working knowledge of relevant legislation including HTMs, HBNs, compliance and Health and Safety in relation to property management is desirable.

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide support to the Property Management team enabling the smooth and efficient running of the department, providing a professional first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will be expected to actively participate in property surveys, general administration tasks and the accommodation procedure, keeping accurate and concise property management records and making active contributions to the development of the Property Management function. A working knowledge of relevant legislation including HTMs, HBNs, compliance and Health and Safety in relation to property management is desirable.

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 4 qualification with intermediate level of theoretical knowledge (such as HNC, Diploma) or equivalent
  • Good level of secondary education Maths English at GCSE
  • Proven ability to use Microsoft office and related packages

Desirable

  • AutoCAD or similar drawing package

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise varying demands with some guidance from manager
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of working in an estates environment
  • Experience of carrying out measured surveys

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to attend any property within CHoICE operated estate, occasionally at short notice
  • Required to be able to carry equipment and walk frequently for long periods
  • Requirement for speed and accuracy, standard keyboard skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Data gathering to provide timely information support to Property Management colleagues
  • Thorough with good attention to detail to create accurate reports
  • Good level of mathematical skills to compile monthly financial information
  • Ability to analyse several sources of information and decide on best course of action
  • Capable of working with sensitive information
  • Confident and approachable

Desirable

  • Use of CAD or similar drawing package
  • Resilient
  • Working knowledge of HTMs and HBNs
  • Knowledge of compliance and Health and Safety in relation to property management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 4 qualification with intermediate level of theoretical knowledge (such as HNC, Diploma) or equivalent
  • Good level of secondary education Maths English at GCSE
  • Proven ability to use Microsoft office and related packages

Desirable

  • AutoCAD or similar drawing package

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise varying demands with some guidance from manager
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of working in an estates environment
  • Experience of carrying out measured surveys

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to attend any property within CHoICE operated estate, occasionally at short notice
  • Required to be able to carry equipment and walk frequently for long periods
  • Requirement for speed and accuracy, standard keyboard skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Data gathering to provide timely information support to Property Management colleagues
  • Thorough with good attention to detail to create accurate reports
  • Good level of mathematical skills to compile monthly financial information
  • Ability to analyse several sources of information and decide on best course of action
  • Capable of working with sensitive information
  • Confident and approachable

Desirable

  • Use of CAD or similar drawing package
  • Resilient
  • Working knowledge of HTMs and HBNs
  • Knowledge of compliance and Health and Safety in relation to property management

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Property & Space Manager

Garran Bramley

Garran.Bramley@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,828 to £29,434 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0524-04

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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