Head of Facilities Management (Technical and Compliance)

Job Summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Head of Facilities Management (Technical and Compliance) to join our professional team.

We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties of the Job

You will be responsible for the operational management, professional leadership and strategic development of Hard FM services across the Trust. This includes ensuring statutory compliance, asset lifecycle management, and delivery of safe, efficient, and sustainable estates services across all sites.

You will provide governance for all teams within your portfolio and drive forward the strategic development of Hard FM to ensure services remain efficient, effective, and responsive, utilising integrated working across public health services within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and our partners.

About Us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent.

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Essential: Master's degree or equivalent experience in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Estates Management, or related field.
• Desirable: Being a health care professional and holding a management and leadership qualification.

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential: Understanding of National Service Frameworks, statutory reporting and legal requirements relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.

Experience

• Essential: Significant experience in managing Hard FM services in a healthcare or complex multi-site environment. Proven track record of delivering statutory compliance (HTMs, HBNs, Building Safety Act, Water Safety, Fire Safety).

Additional Information

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.

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.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Trinity House, Ashford, TN25 4AZ
Employer's website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/

Contact Details

For questions about the job, contact: Rachel Gilhooly, Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities, at [contact hidden]