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Associate director of estates operations & engineering

Leicester
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Associate director
€70,000 a year
Posted: 29 March
Offer description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities

* The post holder will have the responsibility for ensuring the Trust maintains its Appointed Persons Register and Authorising Engineering Register, ensuring there are suitable plans in place for business continuity as well as succession planning for the future development of the estates operations Trust wide
* The post holder will take corporate responsibility for the development and implementation of all functions contained within the scope of the Estates, functions
* Be responsible for allocation of projects, performance management of work streams with training, advice and support on all technical aspects of work related to estates, property and capital projects
* The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of an Estates cost improvement programme (CIP) and meet annual CIP targets set by the Trust through a comprehensive improvement programme, action plan.
* The post holder will have knowledge of all Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders including budgetary arrangements


Person specification

* Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Essential criteria
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
* Training & Qualifications
* Essential criteria
* Degree in electrical engineering and or equivalent level of experience and in-depth specialist knowledge at senior management level in the NHS Estates and Facilities management arena.
* Chartered Membership of a professional engineering Institution
* Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to masters equivalent level plus in-depth management, financial and strategic knowledge
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development over several years.
* IT skills in the use of Microsoft Project, office, excel and AutoCAD
* Desirable criteria
* Health and safety Qualification
* Experience
* Essential criteria
* Proven and demonstrated experience of in Estates and Facilities management at senior management level within the NHS or similar environment.
* Experience of operational and technical interpretation, negotiation and service development across a range of Estates and Facilities services
* Experience of developing estates strategies and service redesigns within the NHS
* Specialist knowledge over more than one Estates and Facilities discipline or function together with associate healthcare services provision, with several years' experience as a director level in a public / private relationship with proven freedom to act and make decisions at senior executive level on behalf of the contracting authorities.
* Experienced in monitoring complex contracts, projects and programmes, and auditing and compiling corporate documentation and reports
* Understanding of clinical services, health service design guidance, health service procurement guidance as well as private sector guidance and regulatory standards
* Experience in managing contentious situations and influencing diverse stakeholders, including clinical and non-clinical staff, to achieve consensus
* Ability to make judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
* Experience of working across public and private sector agencies, with a wide range of stakeholders at a senior level
* Direct staff management experience, demonstrating an ability to develop staff, skills, and competencies. High level budget setting, forecasting and financial management of multi-million pound contracts
* Commercially acumen and experience in awarding complex commercial contracts within the healthcare environment.
* Proven track record of delivering capital projects engaging in clinical and patient / user groups and meeting high quality standards such as BREEAM and other measures of design and construction excellence.
* Desirable criteria
* Experience of senior management in a commercial role either within the NHS or a similar health environment
* Working on national pilots or research and development projects in the field of estates and facilities management


Communication and relationship skills

* Essential criteria
* Ability to articulate and influence and persuade others and represent and act as an Ambassador for the LLRFMC
* Experience of analysing and presenting highly complex and contentious data at executive level.
* Presenting complex information in public forums in sometimes hostile and antagonistic environments covering highly political, sensitive, and contentious information.
* Experience in managing and analysing highly commercial sensitive information and of a contentious nature
* Experience of handling complex external relationships with commercial providers which will include challenging where appropriate areas which infringe upon potentially politically sensitive environment(s).
* Demonstrable experience and ability to take a high level strategic concept, develop a business case with full senior management buy in and present it to Executive/Trust Board
* Experience of managing multiple concurrent projects and conflicting priorities to ensure deadlines are met
* Advanced interpersonal skills including proven ability to work at an individual level or in groups comprised of a variety of stakeholders. With the ability to assimilate and analyse highly complex, contentious information and present thus in executive forum(s).
* Advanced written communication skills, including the presentation of complex data and writing of corporate reports including the ability to influence where there are barriers to understanding.
* Has a demonstrable track record of the ability to work across boundaries of service and geography.
* Desirable criteria
* Demonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving, and consulting patients and other stakeholders in decisions


Analytical and Judgement skills

* Essential criteria
* Demonstrable experience and ability to take a high-level strategic concept, develop a business case with full senior management buy in and presentation to Executive/Trust Board and other external stakeholders
* The ability to think conceptually, recognising assumptions, interpreting and evaluating arguments and deducing inferences. Drawing reference from a range of sources both facilities and non - facilities related in order to reach a decision.
* Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to identify several solutions.
* Able to make quick assessments of and draw logical conclusions from situations.
* Able to 'think on their feet' when dealing with convoluted and complex problems.
* Able to work independently where required or as a team & corporate player acting as the 'expert' in matters relating to Hard Facilities management.
* To be able to exert influence where expert opinion may differ from the organisational direction of travel.
* Highly competent in using Microsoft office packages and other related software eg Planet/CAFM
* Able to analyse and interpret business data to drive business growth


Skills

* Essential criteria
* Evidence of being able to interpret manipulate and analyse complex information ensuring that detail and accuracy are not compromised
* Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet short deadlines that will be required for producing complex tasks requiring high quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
* Able to travel between sites
* Frequent use of PC/VDU for day to day activities


Planning and organisation skills

* Essential criteria
* Able to formulate long term plans across multi- services and organisations for the development of service redesign and estate strategic models in a changing commissioning and provider environment.
* Ability to develop individual partner Trust estate strategies and to assimilate these across the LLR region to radically redesign the estate model to support future clinical delivery in a holistic approach
* Has the ability to develop long term estate strategies to support all participating organisational objectives including the PSP and to provide a pipeline of projects for business case development and beyond.
* Able to demonstrate the ability to plan and organise work streams for multiple organisations with differing priorities and agendas
* Ability to interpret national, health, or broad organisational policies, and establish the way in which these will be implemented and interpreted.


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

* Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
* All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others


Other requirements specific to the role

* Essential criteria
* Tenacity - drive and determination to deliver a 'quality product' and to aim to over exceed customer expectations
* Excellent time management skills
* Ability to focus on customer care and listen to patients view points in the delivery of the service
* Responsible for adapting / designing information systems in the delivery of the service
* To undertake audits using research methodology in the evaluation of service provision and delivery methods of construction projects.
* Able to absorb and deal constructively with criticism and seek support as necessary
* Ability to maintain an effective work life balance
* Enthusiastic with a good sense of humour
* Ability to interpret national, regional, and local policy and strategy in order to deliver partner Trust objectives and goals


Additional Information

* Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
* Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
* UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

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