Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our Trust as Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities.
We are looking for a visible, people-focused leader with a strong service ethos who understands the critical role that Estates and Facilities play in enabling the delivery of outstanding healthcare. You will bring:
- A proven track record of senior leadership in estates, facilities, or a related field.
- Exceptional strategic and operational management skills.
- The ability to inspire and engage teams from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
- A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
- A commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for patients and staff.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. If you are ready to take on this challenge and help shape the future of Estates and Facilities at Frimley Health Foundation Trust, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Director of Estates and Facilities, this role is a pivotal and highly visible position within the Trust's senior management team. You will play a crucial part in shaping and delivering our estates and facilities strategy, ensuring it aligns with the Trust's corporate objectives and contributes to delivering high-quality patient care.
Leading a diverse team of over 1,000 staff, including estates technicians, facilities teams, and hospital support services such as catering, portering, and cleaning, you'll provide both strategic vision and day-to-day leadership across our three main hospital sites and community locations.
This is a role where no two days are the same. From overseeing car park management to addressing complex maintenance challenges, you'll be at the heart of ensuring that our facilities meet the needs of patients, visitors, and staff alike. You will also be a key driver in delivering the 'modern infrastructure' strand of our Trust's strategy.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and job specification for full range of duties and responsibilities of the role.
Please note - Applications are encouraged through the trac system to aid shortlisting. However, we are also happy to accept off line applications consisting of a CV and covering letter. Please email to fhft.ta.nhs.net. Your cover letter should clearly set out how you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification, and why you should be considered for this opportunity, as this will be used to support the shortlisting process. The covering letter should be embedded in your CV which will then be uploaded when you make your application via trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and job specification for full range of duties and responsibilities of the role.
Please note - Applications are encouraged through the trac system to aid shortlisting. However, we are also happy to accept off line applications consisting of a CV and covering letter. Please email to fhft.ta.nhs.net. Your cover letter should clearly set out how you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification, and why you should be considered for this opportunity, as this will be used to support the shortlisting process. The covering letter should be embedded in your CV which will then be uploaded when you make your application via trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in an Engineering or a Facilities Management Related Subject
- Chartered membership of a relevant Institution (IHEEM, IET, IWFM)
Desirable
- Chartered of Incorporated Engineer
- Project or programme management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or MSP Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of delivering operations in a complex environment at a scale and to demanding timelines
- Evidence of previous Senior Leadership roles in Facilities Management
- Strong Facilities Management expertise together with extensive experience of developing complex build environments
- Experience in smart building technology
- Significant experience of using Facilities Management Digital Platforms
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Demonstrate compassionate leadership, in a senior role
Desirable
- Experience of complex engineering systems
- Experience of Total FM organisations operating inhouse
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and get involved with operational issues as required
- Experience and sound working knowledge of Facilities Management support services and estates related issues.
- Knowledge of NHS standards, including Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in an Engineering or a Facilities Management Related Subject
- Chartered membership of a relevant Institution (IHEEM, IET, IWFM)
Desirable
- Chartered of Incorporated Engineer
- Project or programme management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or MSP Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of delivering operations in a complex environment at a scale and to demanding timelines
- Evidence of previous Senior Leadership roles in Facilities Management
- Strong Facilities Management expertise together with extensive experience of developing complex build environments
- Experience in smart building technology
- Significant experience of using Facilities Management Digital Platforms
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Demonstrate compassionate leadership, in a senior role
Desirable
- Experience of complex engineering systems
- Experience of Total FM organisations operating inhouse
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and get involved with operational issues as required
- Experience and sound working knowledge of Facilities Management support services and estates related issues.
- Knowledge of NHS standards, including Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
