South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Locality Resource Manager

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a motivated and organised Locality Resource Manager to join our team in Halifax. Based at the Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth delivery of services across the locality.

About the Role:

As a Locality Resource Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational management of estates and administrative functions.

About You:

Strong background in administration, estates, or operational management

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure

Experience in a healthcare or public sector setting is desirable

Confident using IT systems and data to support service delivery

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements where possible

Access to NHS pension scheme and staff benefits

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

As a Locality Resource Manager at Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective coordination of services and resources across the locality.

This is a dynamic and rewarding position that requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for supporting community-based healthcare delivery.

You will work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure operational efficiency, manage estates and facilities, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. If you're a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to making a difference in local health services, wed love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role or further information, please contact

Sheridan Wood-Ives, 07827 308510.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK2342A

Job locations

Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This is a key post within the locality management structures. The key aspects to this role are defined as:

Site Management Support

Management of staff

Travel Plan Co-ordinator

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Site Management Support

To be responsible for site issues, ensuring systems and processes are in place and being managed Re: First Aider /Fire Officers etc. Liaising with key people both within the organisation and partner organisations. Support the accommodation moves within the sites.

1. To be responsible for site management issues within the Laura Mitchell Health & Well Being Centre. Liaising with key Specialist Advisors and individuals to ensure issues are addressed health and safety, environment, facilities, IT requirements and equipment for individuals to do their job.

2. Provide advice and support for ad hoc site issues.

3. To ensure Fire Wardens/First Aiders are identified and trained in each service area and necessary equipment is requested, ensuring information is visible to all visitors.

4. Contribute to the requirements for work based assessments, and identified equipment.

5. Under the guidance of the Locality Resource Support Manager to ensure annual risk assessments within communal areas are addressed as appropriate.

6. Under the guidance of the Locality Resource Support Manager to support the internal accommodation moves with environmental and equipment needs.

7. Ensure space is utilised in the Laura Mitchell Health & Well Being Centre as per operational policy

8. On Behalf of the Locality Resource Support Manager to chair Site Management meetings with key individuals and ensure action points are acted upon.

9. Liaise with different services in relation to the setting up and maintaining of clinics.

10. Under the guidance of the Locality Resource Support Manager ensure that an Equality Impact Assessment is undertaken in line with Trust Policy and that this is maintained and updated as required.

11. To manage the hot desking facilities, ensuring that consumables are available for use and that all communication posters are up-to-date.

12. To ensure all communal areas are maintained and in good working order and issues are reported to Facilities Department for servicing.

13. Undertake delegated tasks or projects as requested by the Locality Resource Support Manager.

14. Contribute towards collation of data for audit purposes.

15. Contribute towards Emergency Contingency Planning.

16. Ensure essential room equipment (projectors, laptops etc.) are maintained.

17. To ensure the internal fabric of the building is maintained to a high standard and all displayed items are relevant and up to date.

Management of Staff

To manage the reception staff team ensuring all visitors and staff receive excellent quality customer care maintaining an excellent front of house experience.

1. To be responsible for the day to day management of the Reception Team ensuring all workforce policies and procedures are adhered to; sickness absence, annual leave, supervision, appraisal and recruitment.

2. To chair team meetings for Reception staff and to ensure they are fully informed of anyorganisational changes.

3. Implement measures within the reception team to ensure the customer care experience is delivered to the highest quality achievable within front of house.

4. To ensure that any issues in relation to the day to day management of the Reception Teamare raised with the supervising Locality Resource Support Manager.

5. Investigate service complaints related to the Reception Team and site issues as directed by the Locality Resource Support Manager.

6. The post holder will work within the scope of the role outline ensuring appropriate distribution and utilisation of all available resources, seeking support from the Locality Resource Support Manager.

7. To flexibly use resources within the Reception and communal areas to support service delivery.

8. To ensure staff are trained to manage difficult situations and all mandatory training is up to date.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This is a key post within the locality management structures. The key aspects to this role are defined as:

Site Management Support

Management of staff

Travel Plan Co-ordinator

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Site Management Support

To be responsible for site issues, ensuring systems and processes are in place and being managed Re: First Aider /Fire Officers etc. Liaising with key people both within the organisation and partner organisations. Support the accommodation moves within the sites.

1. To be responsible for site management issues within the Laura Mitchell Health & Well Being Centre. Liaising with key Specialist Advisors and individuals to ensure issues are addressed health and safety, environment, facilities, IT requirements and equipment for individuals to do their job.

2. Provide advice and support for ad hoc site issues.

3. To ensure Fire Wardens/First Aiders are identified and trained in each service area and necessary equipment is requested, ensuring information is visible to all visitors.

4. Contribute to the requirements for work based assessments, and identified equipment.

5. Under the guidance of the Locality Resource Support Manager to ensure annual risk assessments within communal areas are addressed as appropriate.

6. Under the guidance of the Locality Resource Support Manager to support the internal accommodation moves with environmental and equipment needs.

7. Ensure space is utilised in the Laura Mitchell Health & Well Being Centre as per operational policy

8. On Behalf of the Locality Resource Support Manager to chair Site Management meetings with key individuals and ensure action points are acted upon.

9. Liaise with different services in relation to the setting up and maintaining of clinics.

10. Under the guidance of the Locality Resource Support Manager ensure that an Equality Impact Assessment is undertaken in line with Trust Policy and that this is maintained and updated as required.

11. To manage the hot desking facilities, ensuring that consumables are available for use and that all communication posters are up-to-date.

12. To ensure all communal areas are maintained and in good working order and issues are reported to Facilities Department for servicing.

13. Undertake delegated tasks or projects as requested by the Locality Resource Support Manager.

14. Contribute towards collation of data for audit purposes.

15. Contribute towards Emergency Contingency Planning.

16. Ensure essential room equipment (projectors, laptops etc.) are maintained.

17. To ensure the internal fabric of the building is maintained to a high standard and all displayed items are relevant and up to date.

Management of Staff

To manage the reception staff team ensuring all visitors and staff receive excellent quality customer care maintaining an excellent front of house experience.

1. To be responsible for the day to day management of the Reception Team ensuring all workforce policies and procedures are adhered to; sickness absence, annual leave, supervision, appraisal and recruitment.

2. To chair team meetings for Reception staff and to ensure they are fully informed of anyorganisational changes.

3. Implement measures within the reception team to ensure the customer care experience is delivered to the highest quality achievable within front of house.

4. To ensure that any issues in relation to the day to day management of the Reception Teamare raised with the supervising Locality Resource Support Manager.

5. Investigate service complaints related to the Reception Team and site issues as directed by the Locality Resource Support Manager.

6. The post holder will work within the scope of the role outline ensuring appropriate distribution and utilisation of all available resources, seeking support from the Locality Resource Support Manager.

7. To flexibly use resources within the Reception and communal areas to support service delivery.

8. To ensure staff are trained to manage difficult situations and all mandatory training is up to date.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing with public and staff.
  • Change management.
  • HR policies and procedures.
  • Site management.
  • Experience of dealing with complaints.
  • Experience of supervising staff.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in healthcare/mental health setting.
  • Experience of providing support to staff responsible for front line delivery of NHS services to patients.
  • Working with Estates & Planning, including Health & Safety.
  • Co-ordination of surveys and audits.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan/prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and relate to a broad spectrum of people.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Ability to respond to complex situations.
  • Evidence of effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Understanding of confidentiality & Information Governance.
  • Assertive.
  • Able to engage with a diverse workforce and client group.
  • A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of continual professional development.
  • Microsoft Office.

Desirable

  • NVQ 4 Customer Service.
  • NVQ 4 Business Admin or
  • Willingness to work towards the above.

Physical Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to Degree level or evidence of equivalent knowledge/skills gained by experience.

Desirable

  • Managerial Experience.
  • Advanced ECDL.
  • Willingness to work towards relevant qualification.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Environment risk assessments.
  • Observational skills.
  • Individual risk assessments in relation to difficult to manage situations.

Desirable

  • COSHH.
  • Health & Safety Act 1974.
  • Equality Impact Assessments.
  • Emergency Planning.
  • Travel Plan Co-ordination.
  • Sustainability.
  • Knowledge of budget control.
  • Conflict resolution training.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing with public and staff.
  • Change management.
  • HR policies and procedures.
  • Site management.
  • Experience of dealing with complaints.
  • Experience of supervising staff.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in healthcare/mental health setting.
  • Experience of providing support to staff responsible for front line delivery of NHS services to patients.
  • Working with Estates & Planning, including Health & Safety.
  • Co-ordination of surveys and audits.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan/prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and relate to a broad spectrum of people.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Ability to respond to complex situations.
  • Evidence of effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Understanding of confidentiality & Information Governance.
  • Assertive.
  • Able to engage with a diverse workforce and client group.
  • A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of continual professional development.
  • Microsoft Office.

Desirable

  • NVQ 4 Customer Service.
  • NVQ 4 Business Admin or
  • Willingness to work towards the above.

Physical Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to Degree level or evidence of equivalent knowledge/skills gained by experience.

Desirable

  • Managerial Experience.
  • Advanced ECDL.
  • Willingness to work towards relevant qualification.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Environment risk assessments.
  • Observational skills.
  • Individual risk assessments in relation to difficult to manage situations.

Desirable

  • COSHH.
  • Health & Safety Act 1974.
  • Equality Impact Assessments.
  • Emergency Planning.
  • Travel Plan Co-ordination.
  • Sustainability.
  • Knowledge of budget control.
  • Conflict resolution training.

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR


Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR


Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sheridan Wood-Ives

sheridan.wood-ives@swy.nhs.uk

07827308510

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK2342A

Job locations

Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR


Supporting documents

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