Facilities Manager – Brand New State-of-the-Art Hospital
Location: Oxford
Employment type: Full-time / Permanent - 40 Hours
Salary: £50,000 DOE + Competitive Company Benefits
Overview
Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the best patient experience. This role provides ownership and day-to-day oversight of the safe, legal, and smooth operation of the private patient day-case centre, with line management of an in-house facilities team and oversight of third-party hard and soft FM services under group-managed contracts. The position is supported by Welbeck Group Capital Projects, Procurement and Finance Teams, and SMEs for IPC, water safety and ventilation.
What is in it for you?
* Generous Annual Bonus Scheme
* Paid for park and ride
* Professional registration paid for annually
* Personal Development Plan
* 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Private Medical Insurance
* Eye Care
* Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Range of policies supporting health and wellbeing
Responsibilities:
* Manage maintenance teams, contractors, and service partners to deliver planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring optimal building performance and minimal disruption to clinical activity
* Maintain a robust system of documentation, permits, safety logs, and compliance records in line with audit requirements
* Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including HTMs, HBNs, HSE, CQC, fire safety, legionella control, and environmental health standards
* Oversee all Health and Safety management under the centre governance structure, including training, KPIs, reporting and managing actions from external auditors
* Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing facilities team, fostering a positive culture of accountability, learning, and growth
* Support central Welbeck teams on planning, execution, and evaluation of capital projects, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades
* Drive sustainability initiatives across the estate (energy reduction, waste management, sustainable procurement)
* Monitor and report on energy consumption, costs and carbon footprint data, identifying opportunities to improve environmental performance
* Manage the facilities budget for efficient resource use, value for money, and financial control
* Identify and mitigate estates-related risks, maintaining the centre’s risk register with clinical and operational teams
* Ensure all estates-related incidents and compliance issues are reported, investigated, and resolved
What can you bring?
* Higher National Diploma in facilities management or engineering-related field; Certified Facilities Manager accreditation desirable
* MIWFM professional qualification (Level 2 or above) or equivalent in estates, facilities, engineering, or building services management
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
* Leadership experience in facilities management within healthcare or highly regulated environments
* Strong knowledge of healthcare-specific compliance standards (HTMs, HBNs, CQC, fire safety, water safety, ventilation)
* Familiarity with CAFM systems and estates performance reporting
* Financial and budget management skills with cost control and resource planning
* Experience of risk management, governance frameworks and health and safety regulations
* Knowledge of energy and sustainability frameworks applicable to healthcare facilities
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