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Corporate Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities

Employer
Finegreen
Location
East of the U K
Salary
Band 8d
Closing date
29 Nov 2021
Reference
DL21660

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Specialist Area
Facilities management (main), Estates, property
Job Level
Manager / Supervisor, Director / Head / VP
Sector
Public Sector
Contract Type
Interim, contract & temporary
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen, supporting a large NHS organisation as a Corporate Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities.

The post will be based in the East of England on an interim basis for 3 months, at a Band 8d.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation’s entire estate portfolio is managed safely, cost effectively and within statutory requirements.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the delivery of the organisation’s overall strategy, including supporting the teaching and educational estate;
  • Accountable for the PFI Contract and negotiation of all contractual changes;
  • Implement a change management approach through the re-tender and negotiation of all contracted out Facilities Management services;
  • Conduct effective management of contracted-out Facilities Management services within the organisation, ensuring that contracts are monitored in line with service specifications;
  • Provide strong and active support to the Director of Estates on the development and implementation of an approved Estates Strategy and maintaining an up-to-date Masterplan;
  • Support the Director of Estates & Facilities by ensuring a significant contribution to the corporate improvement and transformation plans for the organisation, and lead the Estates & Facilities function’s influence and support to wider transformational change;
  • Ensure that the organisation’s facilities are of a high quality and a clean and safe environment;
  • Make certain that all statutory and mandatory requirements relating to Estates and Facilities are met, and advise the Director of Estates of any non-compliance with statutory and mandatory regulations;
  • Ensure delegated budgets are appropriately managed and Cost Improvements and efficiencies are delivered in line with a three strategic approach to implementing change;
  • Make certain that the process for obtaining competitive tenders/quotations for major maintenance services/term contracts is followed in line with organisational Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions, NHS policy and EU Procurement Regulations;
  • Commission and monitor contracts for professional consultancy and the performance of work on the estate to ensure adherence to contract terms etc;
  • Ensure the effective management and technical control of In-House and contracted out Facilities Services including Catering; Domestic; Portering;
  • Act as ‘Authorised Officer’ for the management of contracted out Facilities Services, ensuring that contractors deliver to agreed contracts and that any agreed contract variations are documented.
A successful candidate will have:
  • At least 10 years’ experience in a Senior Management position with responsibility and accountability for the delivery of Estates and Facilities services and/or Capital delivery;
  • Experience of negotiating large service contracts;
  • Knowledge of how the Estates and Facilities function operates in the NHS setting;
  • Significant understanding of Capital investment regulations;
  • Detailed understanding of the Legal system and Law related to ownership of property;
  • Strong leadership skills in managing teams, contractual partners, and internal stakeholders.

For further information on this role please contact Donna Larder on 0161 241 9674 and send a copy of your CV to donna.larder@finegreen.co.uk

Company

Finegreen are a leading independent recruitment consultancy for both Interim and Permanent appointments in various disciplines and market sectors throughout the UK & overseas, with specific strength within the Healthcare and Education sectors.

Our Estates & Facilities division manages a database of immediately available, cost effective, fully referenced candidates with significant experience of the following ;

  • Executive & Director level
  • Soft Facilities Management
  • Hard Facilities Management
  • Surveying and Property Management
  • Engineering (including Building Services and Maintenance)
  • Health and Safety / CDM
  • Project Management
  • Energy & Environmental Management
  • Fleet & Logistics
  • Procurement
  • Bid & Contract Management
  • Compliance
  • Change Management
  • Consultancy
  • Business Development

Please visit our web-site to view brief candidate profiles or to view our latest vacancies.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0345 130 4006
Location
Universal Square
Devonshire Street North
 Manchester
Greater Manchester
M12 6JH
GB
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