Job summary
The Soft Facilities Management (SFM) Projects Manager (Audit & Digital) will report to and support the SFM Service Development Manager (SDM) in developing and delivering a range of digital (software etc.) and operational projects across SFM services.
Working with the SFM service managers and other stakeholders, the post holder will undertake service reviews to identify opportunities to digitise and/or improve performance across our SFM services ensuring that all work, projects and service developments are planned and delivered to benefit our patients, visitors and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Undertake system, service and project reviews and investigations.
Identify areas for improvement and develop fully costed service review plans for discussion.
Support the SDM with the development of digital projects including the review and/or development of software systems.
Work with other colleagues (including those in other Service Groups/Teams), developing digital/software and/or other projects, to achieve best outcomes for the Estates & Facilities Directorate and the Trust.
Be an EFM ambassador in promoting, introducing and developing the use of software systems, digital tools, "smart" working and improved communications across EFM services.
Collect and collate data captured and turn this into usable reports and information, to support decision making and service improvement.
Work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to develop integrated systems, good working relationships and trust in EFM system.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you will gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Higher level; or equivalent qualification; in a relevant topic (Software/Systems/Data Management field and/or Project Management etc.) or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or previous employment.
Experience
Essential
- Has supported the development of systems and/or operational change, whilst maintaining high standards of quality output from service departments.
- Able to support projects that develop software and other solutions to improve efficiency.
- Has gathered, collated and analysed data from multiple sources.
- Able to translate analytical data/results into meaningful performance and business reports.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and has persuasive communication skills.
Desirable
- Able to prepare software and other technical specifications.
- Worked in a large complex organisation such as NHS hospital environment or equivalent.
- Worked on digital projects within the NHS or similar environment.
- Worked on projects from business cases development through to delivery.
- Has delivered and developed internal system and/or service audits.
- Has provided workshop and other training at various levels of organisation.
- Has been involved in software procurement, monitoring and management.
- Industry standard experience of best practice and VFM assessment;
- Experience of leading and implementing change in a complex environment.
- Has authored strategy, policy, process and technical documents and authorised the same for others.
- Has been involved in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans, together with skill mix reviews.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
- Can do attitude - willing to bring change.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident to deliver technical information in non-technical and user-friendly language.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Holds a full (current/valid) UK Driving license.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Higher level; or equivalent qualification; in a relevant topic (Software/Systems/Data Management field and/or Project Management etc.) or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or previous employment.
Experience
Essential
- Has supported the development of systems and/or operational change, whilst maintaining high standards of quality output from service departments.
- Able to support projects that develop software and other solutions to improve efficiency.
- Has gathered, collated and analysed data from multiple sources.
- Able to translate analytical data/results into meaningful performance and business reports.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and has persuasive communication skills.
Desirable
- Able to prepare software and other technical specifications.
- Worked in a large complex organisation such as NHS hospital environment or equivalent.
- Worked on digital projects within the NHS or similar environment.
- Worked on projects from business cases development through to delivery.
- Has delivered and developed internal system and/or service audits.
- Has provided workshop and other training at various levels of organisation.
- Has been involved in software procurement, monitoring and management.
- Industry standard experience of best practice and VFM assessment;
- Experience of leading and implementing change in a complex environment.
- Has authored strategy, policy, process and technical documents and authorised the same for others.
- Has been involved in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans, together with skill mix reviews.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
- Can do attitude - willing to bring change.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident to deliver technical information in non-technical and user-friendly language.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Holds a full (current/valid) UK Driving license.
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.
