Job Overview
Associate Director of Core Services (Band 8c) – salary £79,504 – £91,609 per annum. 37.5 hours per week. Location: Pride House, Basildon.
We are looking for an experienced, forward‑thinking leader to strengthen governance, assurance and core business infrastructure for Hard and Soft FM across the Trust.
Main Duties
The post holder will provide strategic leadership and professional accountability. They will lead and integrate our Business Performance and Compliance, Contracts & Assurance functions, owning key frameworks and returns such as PAM and ERIC, and ensuring robust, accurate and insightful data drives decision making, risk management and assurance from operational level through to the Trust Board.
As a standing member of the Estates & Facilities Senior Management Team, the Associate Director will be responsible for significant budgets and major Hard and Soft FM contracts, leading on governance, performance, contract and financial management. The role will work closely with clinical and corporate colleagues, regulators and external partners to maintain a safe, compliant, resilient and sustainable estate that supports excellent patient care and optimises the use of resources.
Working for our organisation
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive community and engage with others through events and champion networks.
* Access mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers and staff benefits.
* £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail or bus.
* Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership and Governance
* Compliance, Risk and Assurance
* Performance, Data, PAM and ERIC
* Financial and Contractual Management
* People Management and Leadership
* Policy, Service Development and Change
* Information, Systems and Digital
* Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
* Risk, Audit and Continuous Improvement
* Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Estates/Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Business/Management) or demonstrable equivalent senior level experience.
Desirable criteria
* Postgraduate management or leadership qualification (e.g. MBA, ILM/CMI Level 7).
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Advanced knowledge of Estates & Facilities management in a large, complex organisation, including both Hard FM and Soft FM services.
Desirable criteria
* Detailed knowledge of national and regional NHS estates policy, strategy and benchmarking data.
Skills / Experience
Essential criteria
* Substantial senior management experience in Estates & Facilities or a closely related field within a large, complex organisation.
Desirable criteria
* Experience managing large‑scale estates or FM contracts across multiple hospital sites or regional estates portfolios.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people who have used mental health services and from disabled applicants. The Trust holds gold accreditation under the Ministry of Defence Employment Recognition Scheme and is a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader Trust. If you require the application form in another format (e.g. Braille, audio), please contact the Recruitment Department.
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