Deputy Head of Estates

Sussex Partnership; Hove; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England is seeking a Deputy Head of Estates to assist with the strategic development and operational delivery of hard facilities services. The successful candidate will manage a complex estate and deliver high-quality services. A relevant degree and experience in facilities management are essential for this role. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to important community mental health services.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in hard Estates Services.
• In-depth knowledge of managing large complex estates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic development for hard FM services.
• Accountable for the delivery of hard services.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators.

Skills

Knowledge of hard FM services

Strategic development skills

Operational delivery expertise

Risk management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Deputy Head of Estates

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Due to the retirement of the current postholder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Estates to join the Estates and Facilities Directorate at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic development and operational delivery of the full range of hard FM services across the Trust, including the management and provision of statutory, planned and reactive maintenance of assets, sites and buildings.
• Participate in overall management of the Directorate’s activities and achievement of corporate objectives.
• Participate in the Estates and Facilities On Call Rota.
• Provide expert professional / technical advice on hard facilities services, policies and standards, including interpretation and application of policy legislation and guidance.
• Accountable for delivery of high quality, timely and proactive hard services to ensure integrity of building fabric, building services and grounds, and services provided by Service Level Agreements and third party contracts.
• Establish, maintain, monitor and develop key performance indicators and set service levels and standards for hard facilities services.
• Ensure all statutory and mandatory maintenance is completed and appropriate certifications are in place.
• Develop and operate a risk assessment and management system ensuring high standards and systems of work.
• Accountable for daily management of Estates hard services staff.
• Ensure effective emergency and out-of-hours estates services and manage their delivery.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent professional qualification within a hard Estates Services related subject).
• In-depth knowledge and experience in managing a large and complex estate, able to provide expert professional and technical support and advice on all aspects of hard facilities services.

About the Trust

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of specialist services across south east England for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. We care for people of all ages, from children and young people through to older people with conditions such as dementia. We provide hospital and community mental health services from more than 160 locations across Sussex. Our estate covers a floor area of some 90,000 square meters which is about the size of 17 football pitches.

Estate Details

• 49 Freehold properties
• 48 Leasehold properties
• 5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) properties

These include 45 inpatient wards and homes, with a total of 702 beds, some 73 community team bases and 30 corporate buildings.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andy Lloyd Job title: Head of Estates Email address: [e-mail]