Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) for the position of Head of Property Services.
The Head of Property Services will be responsible for property management and supporting the management of hospital accommodation (including patient, family, staff and on-call accommodation offering).
The Trust occupy a variety of property assets. The post holder will provide specialist property advice and implement good, real estate management of the Trust's and Special Trustee's property in accordance with the requirements of both parties regarding leases, rents, service charges and business rates. In particular, the post holder is to provide professional estates advice on property, valuation, rating, leases, and disposals and provide reports all stakeholders.
The Trust occupy a variety of property assets. The post holder will provide specialist property advice and implement good, real estate management of the Trust's and Special Trustee's property in accordance with the requirements of both parties regarding leases, rents, service charges and business rates. In particular, the post holder is to provide professional estates advice on property, valuation, rating, leases, and disposals and provide reports all stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
- Manage occupational agreements, comprising leases, tenancies, and licences to meet he organisational objectives.
- Manage the lease event programme and facilitate the review and sign-off of heads of terms, lease workflow documentation and advise on real estate matters.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day management of Landlord and Tenant matters for the Trust's leasehold estate.
- Ensure that the Trust's estate portfolio is legally documented in accordance with NHS Policies and guidance.
- Manage the Estates Terrier, IFRS-16 information and ensure the accurate recording of leased asset data is recorded on the Trust's contract register.
- To be the Property Manager of properties used as family or staff accommodation, funded by GOSH Children's Charity.
- To have overall responsibility for the management and delivery of the accommodation service including compliance, landlord liaison, lettings, tenancy management, and related areas.
- Ensure all Property and Accommodation related policies and procedures are developed and successfully implemented, working with relevant teams to ensure universal approach in the allocation of accommodation.
- Manage and work with the appropriate teams ensuring the provision of a professional and compassionate service for parents, patients and staff members and the cost-effective use of properties for the Trust and funded by GOSH Children's Charity.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values: Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level preferably in a property related discipline or substantial experience of working in the public sector
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent professional organisation
- Project management qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Estate Management practice
- Property valuation, law, rating, town planning, rent review, acquisition, disposal, letting, management, building construction and process
- Up to date knowledge of good people management practices
- Senior level experience
- Experience in writing detailed reports
- Experience in influencing and building teams
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Sector/NHS work structures and relationships
- Understanding of NHS strategy and policy
- Experience of leading in an Accommodation setting
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective negotiator to achieve required outcomes in a complex environment
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage change in a multi-skilled workforce and indirectly managed staff
- Strategic thinker and analysis and utilisation of complex information to secure change
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work under pressure and balance competing priorities
- Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, direct and work in partnership with your team
Desirable
- Project Management experience
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values: Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level preferably in a property related discipline or substantial experience of working in the public sector
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent professional organisation
- Project management qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Estate Management practice
- Property valuation, law, rating, town planning, rent review, acquisition, disposal, letting, management, building construction and process
- Up to date knowledge of good people management practices
- Senior level experience
- Experience in writing detailed reports
- Experience in influencing and building teams
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Sector/NHS work structures and relationships
- Understanding of NHS strategy and policy
- Experience of leading in an Accommodation setting
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective negotiator to achieve required outcomes in a complex environment
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage change in a multi-skilled workforce and indirectly managed staff
- Strategic thinker and analysis and utilisation of complex information to secure change
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work under pressure and balance competing priorities
- Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, direct and work in partnership with your team
Desirable
- Project Management experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
Bloomsbury
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
