NHS Blood and Transplant

Deputy Estates & Facilities Manager

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Job summary

This role is to support the Estates and Facilities Manager in the day to day operational Facilities Management of Filton Blood Centre and associated satellite sites. Managing a small team of Administrators and Contractors in providing a safe working environment for NHSBT staff, Donors, Contractors and Visitors.

The role is challenging and varied with no two days the same. Customer Service and a can do attitude are essential for this role. Site visits to other centres and satellite sites is also a requirement for this role, the ability to drive a car is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • Reporting to the Estates and Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for managing the effective and efficient delivery of local site services and facilities on a day to day basis
  • In this role you will be part of a team providing a highly responsive and proactive service within a customer oriented environment where teamwork and communications, statutory compliance, budget control, performance management and business continuity are key to our success
  • In this role will be required to spend time away from base, with prior notice given

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

005594

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Estates and Facilities Department covers a very diverse range of duties, which means that you would interact closely with employees and contractors on a wide range of matters.

You will work as part of a small team who are customer focused and have a very proactive and can do attitude.

You will contribute to saving and improving lives and what could be better than that?

What we offer:

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎  

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Estates and Facilities Department covers a very diverse range of duties, which means that you would interact closely with employees and contractors on a wide range of matters.

You will work as part of a small team who are customer focused and have a very proactive and can do attitude.

You will contribute to saving and improving lives and what could be better than that?

What we offer:

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎  

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in managing contractors
  • Experience in management of space and building services
  • Knowledge and implementation of Health and Safety Regulations and risk management
  • Good working knowledge of Information Technology, covering a range of Microsoft applications or equivalent
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in managing contractors
  • Experience in management of space and building services
  • Knowledge and implementation of Health and Safety Regulations and risk management
  • Good working knowledge of Information Technology, covering a range of Microsoft applications or equivalent

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates & Facilities Manager

Gavid Todd

gavin.todd@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

005594

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

BS34 7QH


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