Overview
A rare opportunity has arisen to assist in the management of a large and diverse estates and facilities function for two NHS organisations. Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust and Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust have created an integrated estates function to develop and deliver local services to local people. The Facilities Manager role will be key to the delivery of a successful facilities service to support the clinical and well-being strategies for both organisations and the local STP. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our Estates and Facilities Team. If you like the idea of working and travelling across a range of NHS buildings in Hertfordshire, then the Facilities Manager role could be what you’re looking for. We cover a wide range of sites with varying facilities from hospital-based and outpatient services to office-based head offices for both Trusts.
The Estates and Facilities Team provides support to both Trusts, ensuring that the buildings are safe, clean and in good condition for our visiting patients, service users and visitors. We are a friendly and hard-working team who communicate well and support each other with help and advice whenever it is needed.
Responsibilities
The Facilities Manager will play a key role in delivering a high-quality facilities service that supports the clinical and wellbeing strategies for both organisations and the local STP. The role involves overseeing estates and facilities services across multiple sites, coordinating staff and third-party providers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and contributing to service delivery improvements.
Qualifications
* Experience as a Facilities Manager with a background in estates and facilities services, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
* Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage staff and coordinate services effectively.
* Good IT skills and a proactive problem-solving approach.
* Flexible, team-oriented attitude and the ability to travel across NHS sites in Hertfordshire.
* Full UK driving licence and the ability to uphold the Trust’s values.
Benefits and culture
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision — Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
Application notes
Please note that if there is high interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Apply now.
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Kuly Gabri, Job title: Services Manager - Soft FM, Email: kuldeep.gabri@nhs.net
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