Facilities & Contracts Officer Band 6

YH is a not-for-profit provider of community health and social care services in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and Learning Disability services in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.  We employ circa 700 staff based across a number of Your Healthcare, local authority and NHS owned sites.

As a Facilities & Contracts Officer you will thrive in a busy environment, managing multiple priorities, You will need to be flexible and organised with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively, exercise influence, and to work as part of a team with a ‘can do’ attitude.  You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong customer focus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are therefore important to this role.

• you should have a good understanding of NHS contracting and procurement,  including finance/budget management, lease agreements, 

  Work with the FM team to scope and agree all Contracts and Service Level agreements (SLA’s) 

  Develop, co-ordinate and deliver cost effective contract work plans 

  Provide advice to managers and budget holders on procurement policies and procedures in relation to specified contracts and SLA’s

  Monitor and analyse contracts and SLA’s ensuring compliance with Contract specifications, legislation and national and NHS guidance, managing payments inbound and outbound.

  In particular the post holder will:

• Provide day to day support for all sites to ensure the provision of a safe and appropriate working environment.  

  Act as a key contact for responding to any issues arising.  Use your initiative and creativity to enable, promote, and support effective use of our sites.

  Support the completion of refurbishment projects and effectively monitor  use of accommodation 

  Contribute to and support the development of the team, effectively promoting the role of Front of House.

  Co-ordinate our Travel Plan 

  The organisation offers:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Career Development

Staff Discounts

If you would like to contact us to discuss any aspects of this role please contact: Gwen Terry – FM & Contract Manager t: 020 82744109 email address. Gwen.Terry@yourhealthcare.org
Due to the post holder having access to vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

In line with the majority of NHS organisations in London, we would not normally 

Pay travelling expenses for interviewees.

Your Healthcare CIC reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.

If you are successful at interview, please note we will take up references covering your last 3 years’ work history.

CLOSING DATE: 30th October 2019

INTERVIEWS: 4th November  2019

A short 15 minute presentation on the preparation of a Cleaning Tender, from Specification requirement to Award of Contract to include relevant Legislation and Guidance. The presentation will form a part of the interview process.

JOB SHARE APPLICANTS WELCOME WITH OR WITHOUT A PARTNER

Your Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Gwen Terry: 07717421015