Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsibility of the overall strategic physical development of the Estates and Capital Projects; 

• Providing comprehensive professional and technical support and advice on relevant matters to the relevant departments and its stakeholders; 

• Developing and implementing strategies, policies and procedures for the effective management of the Trusts infrastructure and capital resources; 

• Ensuring that all buildings are maintained and operated in accordance with the best modern practice processes and procedures; 

• Responsibility for maximising the potential of all Trust sites and buildings to enhance the hospital & community environment; 

• Overall responsibility for compliance with relevant planning, building, environmental health & safety legislation and regulation; 

• Identify future needs in relation to space allocation in partnership with Clinical Teams; 

• Providing leadership to all staff coming within the remit of the Estates & Facilities function; 

• Contributing to the identification and management of strategic and operational risks associated with the Estates & Facilities function; 

• Devise and continually audit and review quality improvement plans and standard operating procedures pertaining to the Estates & Facilities function; 

• Liaise with the relevant stakeholders in the preparation of budgets and ensuring proper financial control and value for money; 

• Liaise effectively with all external bodies and organisations such as external contractors and management consultants. 

Qualifications/Experience: 

• A relevant Estates or Facilities Management degree accompanied with a professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as Surveying, Facilities Management or Engineering; 

• A minimum of 5 years senior leadership experience in Estates & Facilities Management within healthcare or wider public sector environment in a similar role; 

• Ability to lead the design, delivery and operation of a large complex estates infrastructure; 

• Proven financial planning and management skills. 

If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on 0161 241 9674 or send your CV to donna.larder@finegreen.co.uk