Assistant General Manager - Facilities, Waste and Sustainability
Assistant General Manager - Facilities, Waste and Sustainability
Full Time, Permanent, Band 8-B
The post holder will be a senior manager and subject matter expert with overarching responsibility for the development and implementation of sustainability strategies that achieve measurable carbon emission reductions both at Croydon University Hospital and throughout the local health economy. Acting as a leader, specialist advisor, educator, and trainer, the post holder will guide the organisation, its executive and trust boards, and various working groups--including Carbon Champions--by promoting carbon reduction initiatives and fostering collaboration. This role requires the ability to influence strategic partnerships and joint ventures, contribute to corporate objectives, and deliver comprehensive, efficient services for patients, visitors, and staff, all while championing innovative solutions aligned with the Trust's objectives. The post holder will be accountable for meeting national carbon emission reduction targets for NHS organisations and will drive the sustainable service developments necessary to fulfil these commitments. Additionally, the post holder will deputise for the Director of Estates & Facilities or Chief Financial Officer on matters relating to sustainability and carbon emissions reduction as required.
Proposed Interview Date - TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be professionally accountable for the Trust's Support Services (listed below) and will lead the operational direction of Facility Services. This post will involve ad hoc working at weekends on a rota basis if required and on call.
The role will be responsible for the following: A budget of approximately £10m per annum
Contractual management of outsourced services:
Domestic Services
Laundry & Linen
Postal Services
Uniforms
Waste and Sustainability Management
Monitoring officer(s)
Post room
The post holder will lead a programme of Patient Environment inspections and take appropriate actions to ensure maximum scores are attained in the National Patient Safety Agency, Patient Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) process and National Standards of Cleanliness.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***
Person Specification
Education
* Education and Qualifications
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience and Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
* Skills and Abilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
PA to Director of Estates and Facilities
£70,396 to £80,837 a year pro rata pa incl HCAS outer
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