Job Summary
Please note that there are two positions available one at Oxford Centre and the other at Southampton Centre
NHS Blood and Transplant is looking for people with strong management backgrounds to take control of providing estate and facilities services for our centres and satellite premises. This is an excellent opportunity to tackle both hard and soft services in a life-changing organisation.
You’ll join a unique and forward-thinking team; a team in which innovation, integrity and commitment are encouraged and embraced. Estates and Facilities within NHS Blood and Transplant are different to anywhere else in the NHS (and other organisations too). We operate from 90 properties across England, but it’s the nature of the sites rather than the size of the portfolio that really matters.
Each of our sites is supported by its own remote team base and donor centre. We’re looking for individuals who can work flexibly, providing cross-cover across both roles and all sites. Your contribution will help deliver consistent, validated support right across these two regions.
Each main site incorporates laboratories (where blood is processed, samples are tested), we operate apheresis units (for the collection of blood / therapeutic work), occupy offices, mobile team bases and warehouses (where stocks are stored to support the day-to-day operation).
It’s this diversity of services and support that makes these roles stand out. If you’re keen to see both sides of estates and facilities management - you’ll be in your element.
Main duties of the job
The E&F Department provides a highly responsive and proactive service, in a customer-oriented environment where teamwork and communication, statutory compliance, budget control, performance management and business continuity are key to its success. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Being accountable for the effective and efficient local provision of Estates and Facilities (E&F) services at the Blood Centre and at its satellite premises, in line with national standards.
2. Managing the E&F team within their sites and our supporting service contracts.
3. Being a subject matter expert in selected aspect(s) of E&F management.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
4. Leadership and management experience
5. Facilities management experience preferably in a service environment
6. Experience of managing contractors
7. Experience in financial management and budget control
8. Knowledge and implementation of Health and Safety regulations
9. Proven ability to identify and introduce best practice in all aspects of Facilities management including administration, maintenance both hard and soft services.
10. Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems
Qualifications and Training
11. Qualified to degree level in Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
12. Possession of British Institute of Facilities Management accreditation or willingness to study towards
13. Evidence of continuous professional development