Job Overview
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We provide estates, facilities and medical engineering services essential to delivering safe, high‑quality patient care across the Trust’s hospitals and community sites. The Deputy Director of Operations is responsible for the safe, compliant and effective operation of the Trust’s built environment and facilities services.
Main duties of the job
Lead operational delivery across estates, facilities and medical engineering services, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and NHS standards across all sites. Oversee critical services for patient safety, including fire, water, ventilation, decontamination and equipment maintenance. Manage substantial operational budgets, drive efficiency and value, and lead a workforce of around 1,100 staff. Set clear expectations, foster a high‑performance culture and provide assurance to YTHFM and Trust governance structures.
Person Specification – Experience and Knowledge
* Evidence of delivering operations in a complex environment, at scale and to demanding timelines.
* Previous senior leadership roles in Facilities Management.
* In‑depth knowledge of Facilities Management, Project Management, Asset Management, Engineering Management, Personnel Management.
* Extensive experience developing complex built environments.
* Significant experience using Facilities Management digital platforms.
* Substantial knowledge of best practice in Facilities Management.
* Experience developing alliances and partnerships across organisations.
* Proven ability to manage staff in large organisations (c. 1,000) through postgraduate training and experience.
* Track record of delivering Facilities Management within budget and to deadlines.
* High political and organisational awareness for complex operations.
* Ability to make corporate financial decisions affecting the wider organisation.
* Exceptional influencing and negotiation skills with clinicians, directors and external partners.
* Experience of complex engineering systems and Total FM organisations.
* Experience working within a wholly owned subsidiary/limited liability partnership in the NHS.
Qualifications and Training
* Master’s degree in Engineering or a Facilities Management related subject.
* Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (IHEEM, IET, IWFM).
* Chartered professional registration or accreditation in relevant discipline.
* Significant experience in a senior Estates and Facilities Management role within a complex organisation.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service.
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000) for hard‑to‑fill positions where relocation is expected.
* A range of paid and unpaid leave options covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, via the Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
EEO and Legal
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and welcome applications from all individuals. Applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks, are encouraged. We will consider requests for flexible working from the start of employment where suitable.
All newly appointed staff will be subject to DBS checks. Salaried staff will cover the cost of the check (standard or enhanced) with options for payment in full or instalments.
Relocation Package & Sponsorship
YTHFM offers a relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000). Sponsorship is not available for roles with a salary below £25,000 per annum under current Home Office Immigration Rules.
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