General Overview: This post is the professional, organisational and managerial head of the Estates function and will contribute across the wider spectrum of the Estates and Facilities directorate, which impact in a critical way on the Trust’s corporate objectives. Take a lead role in the development and implementation of the Estates and Facilities Strategy (included in this will be the Directorate’s Service and Workforce Strategies). In conjunction with other disciplines within the directorate; provide a suitable, safe and compliant environment and infrastructure in which to deliver health care. Identify estates related risks to ensure that all relevant risks are identified and actively managed as per the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy. Constantly review relevant standards to ensure that national directives and statutory obligations are complied with and account is taken of new technologies. Manage the Trusts PFI and ensure best value through appropriate monitoring. Negotiate and implement appropriate Service Level Agreements and formal contracts for third party organisations as appropriate ensuring that service standards and financial profitability are achieved whilst minimising risk.
Skills: High degree of interpersonal skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Extensive knowledge and experience of principles, theories and practices of a wide and technically diverse range of facilities subjects, Project management skills and experience of major capital schemes, Knowledge of Estates standards guidance and legislation, Leadership skills with an ability to motivate large groups of staff, Team player, Ability to communicate at all levels to ensure individuals have a thorough Team Leader and excellent motivator, Ability to perform under pressures, Self-motivated with drive, initiative and flexibility, Extensive knowledge of the principles of the Private Finance Initiative and in particular the operational phase of such schemes and the ability to employ that knowledge in the effective provision of services provided to the Trust under the terms of that initiative, The ability to communicate effectively as an Associate Director at all levels of the organisation to peers within other directorates and to Executive director level.
Essential skills and competencies (based on AfC person specification):
10 years’ experience in the management and development of the maintenance function of a large diverse organisation.
Minimum 3 years senior management experience reporting to Director of Associate Director level. iii. Extensive knowledge and experience of the principles, theories and practices of a wide and technically diverse range of subjects including specialist knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Energy and Building related topics.
• Project Management experience
• Experience of managing large capital schemes and programs
• Management experience of human resources with a high level of skill in developing and motivating people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in change management, forecasting and planning providing continuity and flexibility.
Qualifications: Exec program or equivalent
Average Salary: £75K-£87K
NHS Banding: 8d
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The agreed starting point for any post is at the bottom of the pay scale with annual progression until the top of the pay scale is reached. Candidates should expect to start on the bottom of the pay scale for the role they are considering unless they have previous directly related NHS experience in a similar role.
