Responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for management of the Trust Estate Compliance assurance.
* Provide estate standards advice across the whole range of Estates services, to provide best value.
* Senior member of the Compliance, Fire & Security Team, providing specialist advice on a whole range of estates and technical issues.
* Compliance Management
o Provide professional advice and guidance on a wide range of estates issues including major capital projects.
o Develop policies and operational procedures for effective management of Statutory Compliance.
o Professionally audit/review Estates evidence and evidence‑based management systems to assure compliance with relevant standards (BSEN, CQC, HTM, HBN).
o Lead on statutory returns specific to the estate’s directorate, Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC) and Premises Assurance Model (PAM).
o Interrogate, critically analyse statistical data identifying and reporting trends pertaining to Estates Compliance.
o Responsible for estates information and records to comply with operational, legislative and mandatory requirements in compliance with HC (86)13 and HSC 1999(053).
* Leadership
o Lead and manage Compliance assurance.
o Be responsible for the estates Compliance assurance, revenue budget.
o Ensure all estates compliance staff receive regular supervision and have Personal Development Plans.
o Identify training needs and draw up programmes to meet those needs.
o Deputise for the Associate Director of Compliance as required.
* Development and Performance of the Estate
o Develop with the Associate Director of Compliance strategies for the estate to meet Trust service requirements now and in the future.
* Finance
o Budget holder for Compliance.
o Authorised signatory for purchases within the Estates Compliance function and authorises staff timesheets and expense claims.
o Responsible for procurement of goods and services relating to the Estates Compliance assurance function, including contracts for outsourced services.
o Responsible for tendering of contracts as appropriate.
* Staff management
o Line manager for all staff employed within the Compliance assurance function, responsible for appraisals, managing sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance matters, recruitment and selection decisions, personal and career development of staff and departmental workload and allocation.
o Manage the balance between directly employed staff, temporary staff, agency staff and contractors to achieve optimum performance in service provision whilst maintaining cost effectiveness.
o Recruit and develop staff either employed by or seconded to the Trust or utilised from the voluntary sector.
* Any other duties in line with the grade and scope of the post.
Benefits
* Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex.
* Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement.
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
* Accredited Living Wage Employer, ensuring fair pay for all staff.
* Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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