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Grade: Administrative Officer (AO) Salary: £27,617 - £30,181 Pension: 28.97% of salary (RoS contribution) Annual leave: 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. Duration: Permanent Working pattern: 35 hours per week. We are a flexible employer and will consider a variety of working patterns; compressed hours, term time working or part time working on a case-by-case basis, depending on the role and departmental requirements. Location: Hybrid working model. Contractual base either at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD). You will be expected to occasionally visit one of these locations as per the requirements of the role. Department: Estates Directorate: Policy and Corporate Services Role reports to: Estates Officer: Systems and Customer Services Manager Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July, 23:59 Number of vacancies: One About Registers of Scotland (RoS) Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. We hold the answer to the question, "Who owns Scotland?" We're a modern, digital organisation and our success relies on building a diverse team of dedicated, skilled and motivated people. The role Role holder will be responsible for delivering day-to-day operational estates customer services, which includes transactional hard / soft FM services, concierge, sustainable travel, courier, and financial administration activities required for all Registers of Scotland (RoS) building locations. As a primary point of customer interface on all Estates Service Desk activities, this role works closely with Estates and Facilities Officers, supplier representatives and wider colleagues to deliver excellent estates customer services for RoS. The role holder will support a quality experience for all building users and colleagues working from home. On a typical day you will • Responsibility for delivering day-to-day operational estates customer services, ensuring that all customers to the Estates Service Desk receive a quality professional experience. • Responsibility for delivering day-to-day financial transactional management, ensuring that all customer and estates supplier requests are approved and processed on time. • Responsibility to coordinate concierge requests and building inductions for RoS colleagues or other building users. • Directly supporting the Estates Service Desk desire to achieve or exceed targeted service level requirements. • Identify and support process development that helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of estates operational services for our customer. • Support a review of systems and interfaces to assure the delivery of a professional and sustainable estates customer service. • Monitor and support mechanisms that seek out and respond to feedback from customers about services and experiences they receive. • Support smarter working, promoting opportunities to encourage the access and use of our buildings and the facilities / services available. • Maintain collaborative working relationships across RoS to support and drive the standards of customer services delivery. • Support the development of wider team members, generate operational resiliency within the Estates Service Desk, supporting succession planning and promoting inclusiveness. This job is for you if you want • Work with purpose: working for the people of Scotland to set the bar for land and property registration worldwide. • Flexible and hybrid working: depending on the role and team requirements, work when and where it's best for you and your stakeholders. • Benefits: enjoy pay progression, pension contributions of up to 28.97%, up to a year's parental leave, and 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. • Investment in professional development: we invest in all our people so that they have the right skills to be productive and confident in their job. • Diversity and Inclusion: We are an 'Investor in People' and a 'Disability Confident' employer. We are inclusive, stronger together, and committed to putting our people first. • Positive work culture: RoS is an agile, digital organisation using leading-edge technology. Colleagues understand their role in achieving our strategy and have the autonomy to deliver. To learn more about RoS and what we offer visit our careers pages or watch this short video . Essential Criteria - Skills and Attributes for Success Experience/Technical A customer-focused approach with experience of customer service desk operational delivery and knowledge of an estates/facilities management working environment. Delivering a quality service Ability to structure and prioritise work to effectively meet deadlines and customer needs. Conscientious and thorough, pays attention to detail and manages own time to deliver high quality outputs. Collaborating and partnering/Building capability for all Proactively contributes to the work of the whole team, seeking help when needed and tries to see issues from other people's perspectives. Shares knowledge and expertise willingly, communicating clearly and accurately, whilst finding ways to learn and personally improve the completion of day-to-day tasks. Demonstrating commitment and drive Takes responsibility for the quality of their own work and keeps stakeholders updated on progress. Remains focused on delivery, maintaining consistent performance level and taking initiative to resolve issues. Analysis and making effective decisions Thinks through the implications of own decisions before confirming how to approach an issue. Undertakes appropriate analysis to support decisions or recommendations, investigating and responding to gaps / errors / irregularities in information. Stage one - Application Process To apply, click on 'Apply now' and complete the online application form. You will need to submit: 1. A CV outlining your career history and how you meet the technical/experience criteria (max 4 pages). 2. Answers on how you meet the competencies listed under essential criteria (300 words maximum for each answer). Please note: • If we receive a high volume of applications, we may complete an initial sift on Experience/Technical. • We reserve the right to invite candidates to participate in a telephone interview prior to being further assessed. • Applications that are not accompanied by CVs will not be scored and/or answers over 300 words will not be considered. • We would strongly recommend that your statement is written in the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action & Result) and suggest preparing your answers using software such as MS Words, and then uploading the file. • We strongly advise you review our policy on responsible use of AI in the application process. RoS may check answers with an AI detection tool and will contact you for a pre-screening call to verify your responses. • Applications and appointments are subject to a strict merit-based assessment process, in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles . Stage two - Psychometric testing Candidates successful at stage one will be invited to complete an online psychometric test, assessing the essential criteria listed above. Stage three - Interview Candidates successful at stage two will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, remotely via MS Teams, assessing the essential criteria listed above. Information on our Competency Framework For further information on the competencies, visit our Competency Framework . Recruitment timeline • Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July, 23:59 • Application sift: 24th and 25th July • Psychometric testing: W/C 4th August • Invites to assessment: W/C 11th August • Interviews: Week commencing 18th August Please note dates may be subject to change. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you progress to interview stage. Reserve List In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months. Nationality and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here . Security Successful candidates must undergo a Basic Disclosure Scotland check. Individuals working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks. Equality, diversity and inclusion As a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. RoS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of selection process is used. To learn more please see our EDI strategy . As part of the application process, we would like to invite you to please complete our diversity monitoring form. This information is not shared with recruitment panels. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via . Please see this page for more information on adjustments. . click apply for full job details

The role Cluttons are currently recruiting for a Facilities Manager (FM) to work in the Commercial Management team located at our head office in London. The FM will be responsible for managing a commercial portfolio across London and the South-East of England consisting of office, retail & industrial properties. The FM will be responsible for the day-to-day operations across their portfolio. Key deliverables Assist in the management of all hard and soft service providers, monitoring SLAs and KPIs and periodically re-tendering to ensure delivery of an efficient, quality and value for money service for our clients and the occupiers of their buildings/sites Assist in the preparation and managing service charge budgets in accordance with the RICS code of practice Monitoring and control of budget expenditure in tandem with Cluttons Client accounting team Assist in the Control of all Environmental and Health and Safety, ensuring compliance across all buildings and sites with legislation, codes of practice and Cluttons policies and procedures Visiting and inspecting buildings and sites as necessary to ensure, as a minimum, key deliverables are met Assist with market tendering programme to achieve Best Value for clients and tenants. Regular and accurate reporting to the partners/property managers, clients and Cluttons H&S director Dealing with ad hoc queries and tasks from the property management team, clients and occupiers Developing and building good working relationships with building/site occupiers People Liaising with partners and the property managers regularly and updating them on all current matters Liaising with other departments in the firm (e.g. projects and building consultancy and fund management) as necessary Instructing, managing and supervising of contractors in a good and timely manner who are required to work on sites under our control Clients and business development Providing client facing expertise in FM related matters Reporting to clients, where instructed, all issues relating to building/site operation Developing and building relationships with clients Support partners and property mangers in tenders for new business Identify areas for new business generation Financial Setting, monitoring and reconciling service charge budgets and accounts in consultation with the property managers, client accounts team and clients Control and accurate coding of invoices ensuring prompt payment of suppliers Ensuring fee income to the firm is maximised whilst complying with the RICS code of practice Working with property managers in dealing with insurance claims Systems and process Acting at all times in accordance with the Clutton's policies and procedures particularly those that relate to the Commercial Management function and health and safety and environmental Ensuring that issues and priorities identified in environmental, general health, safety and fire risk assessments are actioned / dealt with in a timely manner and the online management system (currently RiskWise) is kept up to date Ensuring all contractors used on buildings and sites are competent and accredited (currently safe contractor) in accordance with the company's policies and procedures Actively reviewing procedures and proofing change to improve service delivery and compliance Essential qualifications Must be a team player, able to work with property managers, ensuring a cohesive team approach in the management of client portfolios and service delivery to tenants NEBOSH General Certificate or similar IOSH accredited training Membership of IWFM or an FM qualification Driving License IT literate Essential experience Experience of managing multi let commercial portfolio to include offices, business and retail parts and industrial estates Experience in a facilities management role Setting and management of service charge budgets Experience of using property management systems (TRAMPS, Filestore would be an advantage) Experience in the use of online environmental, health and safety management and compliance systems (e.g RiskWise) Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future Life Assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen Interest Free Season Ticket Loans Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles Flu and Eye Care Vouchers - to keep you healthy Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Health & Wellbeing support Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday Discounted Gym membership Discounted dental Insurance Discounted private medical insurance Discounted travel insurance and more

To ensure the delivery of a high-quality customer-focussed and commercial experience to all visitors, guests and users, from the moment of arrival on site until departure. Job Title: Visitor Experience Manager Reporting to: Deputy Director - Commercial, Operations and Visitor Experience (DDCOVE) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to include one in three weekends Liaison with: Visitor Operations Manager, Visitor Experience Team, Catering general manager and team, all visitors and guests Purpose of job : To work with the DDCOVE, Visitor Operations Manager and the wider SSGB team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality customer-focussed and commercial experience to all visitors, guests and users, from the moment of arrival on site until departure. Main responsibilities: Duty Management To assist the Visitor Operations Manager in overseeing the duty manager programme and duty management team. Actively duty manage for approximately two days per week, troubleshooting and responding effectively to any incident which arises, including complaints, accidents and emergencies. Maintain regular liaison with the Estates team to maintain the cleanliness, tidiness and overall condition of the site and its facilities. Ensure strong communication across all relevant departments, particularly the Catering and Events team; deliver morning briefings to operations and visitor experience teams. Work with supervisors on site to deploy staff resource effectively, depending on visitor need and impact. Liaise with external individuals and organisations whose activity may impact on the operational running of the site. Visitor Experience Be fully informed about the SS Great Britain Trust, its products, services and activities in order to relay accurate information to visitors and enquirers. Have a detailed knowledge of daily on-site events, activities and any other operations affecting the visitor experience, and relay all relevant information to front line staff. Inspect, record and ensure the visitor experience in all respects is maintained onsite at all times and to intervene as required to maintain the highest standards. Motivate, lead and manage teams. Act as a role model for delivering a consistent, efficient, seamless and world-class customer experience across the site. Handle and resolve escalated visitor queries and complaints. Together with the Visitor Operations Manager, take part in organisational-wide working groups including EDI and internal comms, and constantly work to improve accessibility for all within the visitor experience. Carry out benchmarking exercises and research into visitor experience trends when required. Team leadership Lead and manage the front-facing hourly-paid Visitor Experience team and be responsible for recruitment, training - including regular team engagement days. Lead by example, being highly visible, and motivate the team to deliver a first-class experience. Work with the DDCOVE to agree staffing budgets and ensure these are adhered to. Be responsible for hourly paid staff scheduling and rotas, absence and leave reporting and managing Mr. Brunel's diary. Work with the HR manager to ensure payroll returns are processed accurately and on time. Carry out regular staff development reviews and address performance management issues. Work with other departments including Interpretation, Fundraising and Events, to engage the hourly paid Visitor Experience team in other projects. In conjunction with the DDCOVE work with and support the team of Operations Officers, seeking every opportunity to improve operational resilience, innovation and quality within the context of a growing site. Other projects To undertake and manage site-based special projects and development as and when required. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Well-developed communication and customer care skills. IT proficient with a good knowledge of Office 365 applications. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective, working relationships. Excellent customer care skills Influencing, diplomacy and negotiating skills. Ability to make quick and reasoned decisions. Confident and articulate. The ability to work with diverse audiences, to engage those from different age groups and backgrounds. A collaborative, team player who can work effectively across all departments. Ability to stay calm in a busy, changeable setting. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Prior experience of working in a visitor attraction/heritage setting Supervisory or management experience including cash handling. Closing date for applications: 9am, 14 th July 2025

Ashford School is a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school for more than 1,000 children from 3 months to 19 years. Set across two spacious campuses in Ashford, Kent, the School offers an exceptional education through which all pupils can be happy and successful. With a commitment to developing an inspiring environment that encourages growth and adventure, Ashford offers a rich educational experience across a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of academies and independent schools educating around 65,000 students in over 100 schools across England. The School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and commercially minded individual to become the new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). This is a pivotal position at a dynamic and forward-thinking school, offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to shape the strategic direction of Ashford's operations and financial planning, supported by the expertise and efficiencies United Learning provides. Reporting to the Headmaster and a key member of the Executive Team, the DFO will lead a large and diverse team of finance and operations staff, and areas of responsibility include finance, estates and facilities, human resources, health and safety, IT and commercial activities. Candidates will be able to demonstrate proven ability in senior leadership, project management and financial control in complex environments. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Whilst a formal accounting qualification is not required, exceptional financial acumen and robust commercial judgement will be essential, as will an ability to establish highly effective, collaborative working relationships with the Headmaster, Governors and colleagues both within the School and the wider United Learning group. Prior education experience is not a prerequisite, and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable and private-sector backgrounds. The successful candidate will, however, demonstrate empathy with independent education and a genuine commitment to Ashford School's/United Learning's ethos. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: Nina Lambert: . For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit . Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 17 March 2025. United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity. Ashford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

The Associate Director of Governance and Fire is a key member of the Directorate, with responsibility for devising, implementing and then auditing governance to ensure the department is compliant with all legislative requirements across are disciplines within Estates, Facilities and Project delivery. This role as the Fire Safety Advisor acts as a focus for all fire safety matters in the organisation with accountability for fire safety matters reporting up to the Director of Estates and Facilities Management (Director with fire safety responsibility). This role is the expert in this discipline. This role will lead and manage, strategically and operationally on business support for the department, ensuring the department is compliant with both external and internal governance and legal obligations. This will include: Statutory compliance assurance Quality assurance Audit Internal governance Main duties of the job The Associate Director of Governance and Fire will take specific delegated responsibility for the implementation, monitoring and delivery of key quality and performance standards for all functions within the department. The role will be instrumental in devising and implementing both recording and monitoring systems to ensure that the Trust is compliant with all relevant statutory and mandatory standards, together with relevant NHS and Trust policies, procedures and guidance in particular Department of Health guidance for those HTM/HBNs applicable to the department. This will involve engagement with specialists within the department and external bodies including other Trusts. This role is the departmental expert for governance and fire safety and therefore provides advice to both the Director of Estates and Exec team. Job responsibilities Specific Responsibilities Directorate Governance Guide and advise managers and Associate Directors within the department on the requirements for measuring and implementing tools to measure performance and compliance. Responsible for ensuring each service area reviews, updates and implements policies, procedures and risk assessments relevant to the service and in line with departmental standards/legislative requirements. Ensure that strategies, operating policies and procedures comply with legal requirements, NHS protocols/codes of practice and Trust corporate policies (HTM, HBN etc). Work at a system level with the ICS/B and other Trusts to develop and devise system wide governance and management tools, to deliver a standard level of transparency to NHSe/i on compliance. Lead on the monitoring, development and delivery of policies as appropriate to ensure the Trust has full coverage and develop new policies as required. Work with service leads to identify gaps in governance and manage plans to ensure continuous improvement is in place to conclude outstanding items. Devise reporting mechanisms to ensure all areas of the department can accurately report on both compliances and non-compliances. These mechanisms should be digitalised where possible. Lead in the Care Quality Commission assurance process for the outcomes that relate to the department and to provide evidence in relation to the outcome standards. Maintain the departmental risk register, ensuring it is truly reflective of departmental risks. Undertake investigations of adverse events, and carry out root cause analysis with relevant managers and make recommendations to prevent future incidents. Responsible for driving change within the department to ensure the service is fully compliant with regulation, legislation and guidance by implementing systems and processes to monitor and measure compliance and performance. Identify, with the service lead, what regulations and guidance each service should be compliant with, then agree the methodology for recording compliance with and devise the reporting thereof. Implement a timetable for reporting throughout the department, to ensure reports are issued in a timely fashion. Oversee the timely delivery of data that has to be submitted to external bodies such as ERIC, PAM etc, coordinating personnel within the department to deliver accurately and on time. Person Specification Education and Training Master's degree or demonstrable equivalent experience Specialist Fire Safety Courses e.g. Fire Service College or NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and or relevant Fire Service experience Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers/or relevant professional body. Knowledge and Skills Ability to analyse legislative requirements, including interpretation of H&S specifications to deliver a range of governance processes. Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare guidance, HTM's, HBN's and other industry specific guidance. Thorough working knowledge of all current legislation, NHS guidance and advice notes. Professional knowledge of working in a large healthcare institution. Ability to make judgements and apply provisions of highly complex legislation, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 associated health and safety legislation, NHS HTM 05:01 Firecode documents and other associated fire guidance for the benefit of the Trust. Understanding of Fire Modelling and Fire Engineering techniques. Knowledge of audit processes/ Firecode/ HTM and safety legislation. Experience Significant experience of Fire safety management providing expert advice and knowledge to the Trust Board and operational staff across departmental boundaries on fire safety, fire risk management, fire legislation and codes of practice and fire safety training. Experience of working with Capital Projects team/contractors for new build or refurbishment projects. Experience of working with external bodies such as Fire and Rescue Services. Experience of working in a complex clinical environment in a similar role. 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. £76,412 to £87,723 a year per annum inclusive of allowances

To assist the Health and Safety Manager in implementing a health and safety strategy that will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. To assist the clinical and non-clinical directorates in the management and control of health and safety risks, by providing technical and specialist health and safety advice for managers at all levels, staff, patients, and any visitors within any of the specified sites. To develop and administer the mandatory training programme for health and safety and related topics. This role involves cross-site and community-based working. Main duties of the job To promote and support the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety policies and procedures in the designated sites. To assist in devising, promoting and supporting improvements in health and safety management strategies. To provide advice and guidance to the relevant health and safety committees/groups and assist in formulating and organising its plans as a key link in the health and safety management strategy of the Trust. Provide specialist advice, reports and professional recommendations to managers at all levels on matters of health and safety. To assist with the completion of complex risk assessments relating to individuals, equipment, the environment and tasks. Lead on serious accident investigations including RIDDOR ensuring root causes are identified, that lessons are learnt and that appropriate measures are implemented in a timely manner. Investigate incidents relating to civil and criminal legal cases against the Trust. To work collaboratively with the Estates and Facilities department on road safety, building and construction safety to ensure that appropriate standards are deployed and maintained. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. Job responsibilities To promote and support the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety policies and procedures in the designated sites. To assist in devising, promoting and supporting improvements in health and safety management strategies. To provide advice and guidance to the relevant health and safety committees/groups and assist in formulating and organising its plans as a key link in the health and safety management strategy of the Trust. Provide specialist advice, reports and professional recommendations to managers at all levels on matters of health and safety. To assist with the completion of complex risk assessments relating to individuals, equipment, the environment and tasks. Lead on serious accident investigations including RIDDOR ensuring root causes are identified, that lessons are learnt and that appropriate measures are implemented in a timely manner. Ensure all RIDDOR incidents are reported to the Health and Safety Executive timely as per legislation. Investigate incidents relating to civil and criminal legal cases against the Trust. To work collaboratively with the Estates and Facilities department on road safety, building and construction safety. Assist Project Managers to gain assurance that construction phase plans (CPP) and risk assessment/method statements (RAMs) are up to date and robust. Perform audits, compliance monitoring, inspections and investigations to support managers. Provide summary reports of the audits for the relevant management teams. Assist to devise, develop and deliver core health and safety training programmes and other specialist health and safety training. Assist in designing, adapting and managing the Health and Safety pages of the Trust Intranet. Support meetings that will have senior staff attending from across the Trust. Support the effective functioning of the Health and Safety Committee meeting with trade union colleagues. Create and analyse statistical reports for benchmarking. Provide advice and support to the CQC Quality and Compliance lead regarding assurance of national regulatory requirements. Act as a Competent Person for health and safety, liaising with the enforcement authority for health and safety. Network with other Risk/Health and Safety Professionals within the NHS. Deputise for the health and safety manager and carry out key responsibilities in their absence. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Masters or equivalent experience/knowledge. Relevant professional qualifications at Diploma level or above (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma Parts 1&2 in Occupational Health and Safety). Teaching/training qualification. Experience Substantial experience working in a healthcare setting. Substantial prior experience in a senior Health and Safety advisory role. Experience in training/teaching in Health and Safety. Knowledge and Skills Ability to formulate, plan, develop, organise and implement a broad range of complex activities. Excellent self and time management. 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. £46,148 to £52,809 per annum plus HCAS.

Our vision as a council is to create a better Brighton & Hove for all - a city to be proud of and a healthy, fair and inclusive city where everyone thrives. It's an exciting time to join the council. We now have: a majority administration with a clear mandate to improve the city a new Cabinet system a new Corporate Leadership Team a refreshed Council Plan You'll be part of a progressive organisation that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence, and that will invest in your professional growth and development. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to lead key services that directly support our community. About the role Reporting to the Director of Property and Finance, you will: lead our Strategic Property function oversee the management and development of a diverse portfolio of assets, including operational and non-operational estates, commercial properties, and education facilities Key responsibilities You will be: tasked with creating and delivering a unifying property strategy that aligns with our corporate objectives and Medium-Term Financial Strategy responsible for asset optimisation, disposals and innovative uses of council resources to deliver value for money, support local businesses, enhance housing solutions and drive city regeneration. As a strategic leader, you'll also manage significant capital and revenue budgets, ensuring funds are available to invest in the city's future. Beyond strategy, you'll play a lead role in modernising and unifying the team, embedding a collaborative culture, and fostering strong relationships across the council and their partners. Your skills and experience We are looking for a property professional with: proven experience in strategic property management, estates strategy, or asset optimisation the ability to navigate political and stakeholder landscapes with confidence and diplomacy strong financial acumen, including managing substantial budgets and capital investment programmes a commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation in delivering outcomes While being a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) may be desirable, we are equally open to candidates from diverse professional backgrounds (including housing, higher education, NHS, and the private sector) who bring transferable expertise and fresh perspectives. Additional information For more information and to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Andrew Tromans on Bruna Varante Apply for this role with Penna. Key dates Closing date - noon Monday 10 March 2025 Interviews - week commencing 31 March 2025 Dates are being finalised and may change. Prospective candidates will be kept updated through the recruitment process. This role is politically restricted. For further information on what this means for employees in post, please click on the document attachment below. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Company information Encouraging a diverse workforce Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and how we create a fair and inclusive workplace.

We're looking for a Head of Estates to lead, manage, and advise on all property and estate contractual matters. This role is accountable for overseeing the daily operations of our facilities, ensuring they meet all required standards and are fit for purpose. You'll manage the operational and strategic procurement of estates across the group, ensuring it is achieved in a commercially astute manner that meets corporate objectives and relevant legislation. You'll ensure all estate and property-related guidelines, policies, and procedures meet expected standards, and provide professional advice on valuation, acquisition, and property management. You'll collaborate with colleagues to develop short, medium, and long-term strategies for maximising asset utilisation and effective disposal. You'll influence and support the effective use of estates and develop and maintain a Group property asset strategy and implementation plan, acting as the strategic lead on estate matters. Our Ideal candidate will have full membership in a relevant professional body with chartered status and at least 3 years of experience in estate and asset management. You'll be commercially astute, possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and have excellent financial and commercial awareness. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range of £55,000 to £65,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) 2 Volunteer Days Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance Annual Salary Review Refer A Friend Scheme Free access to BenefitHub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits Interested? There's an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on . Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Key Responsibilities To lead, manage and direct the work and resources, human and financial associated with asset management to provide an efficient and effective professional estate management and property asset service. To keep abreast of all current and proposed legislation affecting the professional management of commercial property estates. To oversee and project manage any significant major internal or external estate management works, consulting with senior managers, colleagues, professional third parties and stakeholders as required. To collaborate with partner organisations and agencies to ensure the Group's property portfolio supports the Group's operational and financial strategies. To conduct periodic property reviews and report on relevant performance indicators in support of estate management processes and planning. To lead liaison with Group Directors and senior managers to ensure that the provision of sound factual and commercial legal advice on all matters relating to estate management. To function as the senior nominated representative in external meetings and groups convened to consider estate and property issues. Essential • Full membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status • To have or be working to a recognised management qualification or equivalent • 3 years post qualification experience of estate and asset management • A good knowledge of relevant EU and UK legislation and statutory obligations and an appreciation of national developments in terms of estate and asset management Desirable • A good knowledge and experience of the funding and financial issues that influence and affect commercial decisions of estate and property management market. • Experience of collaborative property management and creating/delivering strategic policy • Experience of property matters in a similar industry and delivering client-driven services. Additional Information Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. Dependent on the role you are applying to, you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of "Ex-Offenders" can be found on our website under "About us". Seetec 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.

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CoCH senior leadership team as the Head of Estates. The Head of Estates is responsible for delivering a safe, efficient and effective maintenance service, and for the management of the Estates Department's building and engineering direct labour workforce. The post holder must ensure that engineering and building activities are compliant with statutory legislation, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and other relevant codes of practice. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the reactive, corrective and planned maintenance of equipment, engineering services and building fabric for all Healthcare properties under their control in a cost effective, compliant, safe and timely manner. Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to communicate highly complex technical information with senior managers, directors, contractors, suppliers and other staff on a range of operational estates projects and works programmes. To provide credible leadership, professional management and direction to all staff within the Estates department, to enable the effective sharing of knowledge, ideas and skills. Promoting a culture, within the Estates department, which is underpinned by open communication and team working across all disciplines. Responsible for ensuring that appropriate managerial, technical engineering, building resources and associated infrastructure are in place to support the delivery of a cost effective Estates service to maintain the objectives of CoCH and the relevant Healthcare regulatory standards. About us The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds. Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000. The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances. Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £55.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. Person Specification Qualifications/Knowledge Degree in relevant field (i.e. Electrical, Mechanical or Building Service Engineering) (Or HNC/HND in one of the above disciplines and demonstrate significant knowledge and experience post qualification) Evidence of continuing personal and professional development Management qualification or significant previous experience in management role Member of a Professional Institute Experience Experience in a senior position obtained in an Estates discipline In depth knowledge of the legislative and mandatory needs of Estates Management. Sound understanding of workforce, performance and financial management and processes. Experience in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and strategies. A good understanding of Estates and Capital priorities, challenges and funding in the NHS. Knowledge of complex engineering systems and maintenance procedures. Skills and Abilities Excellent organisational and planning skills. Ability to manage a range of complex and distinct specialist functions. Ability to work independently within parameters set by the Associate Director of Estates & Facilities. Excellent Human Resource management skills including leadership and motivational skills. Results driven and demonstrates the ability to deliver significant complex outcomes to agreed timescales. Ability to articulate the consequences of decisions taken to be understood by non-technical decision makers. 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. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Associate Director of Estates & Facilities

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Interest in Glaucoma NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area: Glaucoma Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (PA) Hours: Full time, Flexible working (10 sessions per week) Job ref: 153-M3601 Department name: UHD - Medical Recruitment Site The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town: Bournemouth Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/03/:59 As University Hospitals Dorset , we are a three-site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches, you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals. We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming, and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. Job overview We currently have 2 consultant posts to fill at this time. University Hospitals Dorset is newly formed by a merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals partnered with Bournemouth University. RBH is the designated major acute and emergency hospital in Dorset housing the Eye Centre where the posts are mainly based, and Poole Hospital is the major planned care hospital. Enjoying all that Dorset has to offer, you will be part of a friendly, cohesive, and enthusiastic ophthalmology department, passionate about teaching and providing excellent care. We are equipped with the latest technology in our purpose-built Eye Centre with 4 eye theatres, eye wards, outpatients, and eye emergency department. We have established a pioneering technician-led diagnostic Hub at the Dorset Health Village Poole and provide outreach clinics in the surrounding areas. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town attracting British and overseas students. Applicants will have a principal interest in glaucoma and will be expected to contribute to the cataract and appropriate eye emergency services. They should have a desire to teach and will be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance. Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research is desirable. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department. We implement the latest techniques to directly benefit patients. In the glaucoma service, we routinely carry out trabeculectomies, tube operations - Baerveldt, Ahmed and MIGS procedures and modern glaucoma lasers including SLT, cyclodiode and endoscopic diode. There is expansion of the glaucoma service. We have an excellent network of supportive glaucoma consultant colleagues throughout Wessex Deanery, the Southwest Region and the major eye centres in the UK. You will be applying to join a team of 13 consultants covering all subspecialties, 3 associate specialists, 4 Trust grade doctors, and 6 Wessex Deanery specialist registrars. Optometrists, Orthoptists, Nurse specialists, and technician specialists. Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training. Participation in the 1 in 8 second on-call rota is essential. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as . They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration Listed on GMC Specialist register or will within 6 months of interview date Higher degree MSc, MD or PhD Clinical Experience Evidence of clinical competency to carry out role Knowledge of UK hospitals Management Knowledge of the management, NHS structures and managing waiting lists Audit & Clinical Governance Evidence of clinical audits and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Mr Mahesh Ramchandani Job title: Clinical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist Email address: Telephone number: Informal enquiries are welcome and interested applicants are encouraged to visit the unit and discuss the post.

As Finances & Resources Director could you: Lead strategic planning to maximise our resources and optimise our financial position? Develop five-year budgets and other fully costed proposals, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation; and contribute to broader management and good governance as a member of the Senior Leadership Team? Stretch goals and ensure their attainment, whilst personally negotiating contracts, controlling financial returns and advising on financial strategies and investment opportunities? Provide strong leadership to our Finance & Operations teams? Qualifications: As a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent), you will bring an impressive record in financial management and planning, preferably gained in an educational or public sector setting. You will certainly be adept at deploying significant budgets, undertaking financial reporting and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will also bring considerable expertise in team leadership, procurement, and contract risk management. Knowledge of funding models and financial regulations relating to schools, including GAG funding and the Pupil Premium, would be very useful, as well as some experience of estates and facilities management. We offer: An ethos of high expectations for students and staff. Excellent facilities and resources. Established community and business partnerships, including our sponsor UBS. A strong commitment to the professional development of all staff. Further information and how to apply: Finance & Resources Director

Head of Portfolio Operations - King's Cross Related Argent is looking for an experienced Head of Estates and Operations, this role will focus on driving best in class property and operational management excellence for the entirety of the King's Cross Estate About the role The Head of Estates and Operations will focus on driving best in class property and operational management excellence for the entirety of the King's Cross Estate, owned by the KCCLP and managed by Related Argent as Asset Manager. This role will be accountable for the successful delivery of property and operational management across office, retail, residential and estate (public realm) assets across the 67 acre King's Cross estate which includes 8 million sq ft of developed assets and 50 buildings, as well as the mobilisation and all property, facilities and operational management functions. In addition, this role will lead the successful asset management of the public realm and shared estate assets at King's Cross where 40,000 live, work and study and 20m people visit annually. Maintaining King's Cross's position as a global exemplar of progressive city life through our events, social value and art programmes, alongside managing the approach to security, health and safety, net zero carbon, social value, biodiversity and wider sustainability initiatives, data and infrastructure, landscaping and the energy centre and estate wide heat network. This role is a strategic position working for Related Argent, where you will lead the creation and delivery of the long term property management and operational plans for all assets. This includes accountability for successful delivery of property management (currently delivered by a 3rd party property manager with a dedicated on site operational team), including the strategy for contract structure and procurement, successful performance management and oversight of the extensive service partner supply chain. What you will deliver Lead the asset management of the estate and operational functions at King's Cross. Create a clear operational vision to incorporate short and long-term goals for the estate to deliver a best in class environment for our occupiers, visitors and stakeholders. Drive the estates function forward to ensure we are seen as best in class in London and the exemplar of large scale mixed use estates. Oversee our managing agents (and others as required), ensuring a robust and regulatory compliant strategy for the estate. This includes health and safety. Oversee its implementation and ensure a coordinated and cohesive approach to marketing, events, occupiers, and stakeholders and all other functions across the estate. Oversight and delivery of Landlord AM asset budgets for estate and operations. Deliver a business plan for income generating estate assets (i.e., car parks). Working with other senior peers, support the delivery of designated operational, digital, proptech, ESG and all marketing and place making projects and initiatives across the portfolio. Lead the asset management of long leasehold interests at King's Cross. This role will work closely with the Head of Offices & Investment and Head of Retail and will be responsible for ensuring their assets are effectively and efficiently managed to deliver exceptional customer service. By providing 'internal client services' to the commercial assets this role will ensure exceptional service delivery across all assets. Be responsible for the activities of the Legacy Project and Asset Development (LPAD) team, who deliver works to the estate, offices and residential buildings covering defects, building fabric management and delivery of new projects. Design and lead strategies to ensure delivery of a global exemplar at King's Cross. Lead on the overall property management and operations for all Commercial and estate assets at King's Cross. Building on the work to date, to continue refining our delivery of core Property and Facilities Management for our estates. Responsibility for the operational delivery and PMA's in place for our managing agents. Ensuring delivery of all PMA objectives through the strategic partnership framework, including the creation and implementation of the remuneration and incentive fee arrangement and distribution to be reviewed annually. Continual assessment of market trends and competitive schemes should be undertaken annually. Oversee all service charges responsibilities across the estate and assets ensuring compliance, value for money and outstanding performance for our customers. Take a leading role in working with our managing agents and supply chain to continually improve and strengthen our property operations, sustainability and energy efficiency strategies. Support the delivery of all Customer Experience strategies across the estate. To oversee and project manage the delivery of all core PM/FM functions/activities across all our assets. Manage all operational interests of the commercial and residential long leaseholders across the estate. Ensure the estate and all buildings are compliant with all Health & Safety, Data and Governance regulations. Lead our managing agents and internal property management team to ensure service charge budgets and customer service delivery are managed in line with KPI's and industry best practice. To work collaboratively to support the adoption of new technologies, processes and data to deliver more connected and future-proofed buildings and spaces. Assist with the smooth transition and integration of any new business management and compliance systems including data management systems linked to King's Cross. Working with, and influencing, internal asset management, development, finance, operations & legal teams to ensure viability, secure buy-in and maintaining governance control. Leading the successful operational mobilisation of all new developments, ensuring appropriate design for management and 'soft landings' procedures are in place. To be the primary representative in the occupier delivery and mobilisation of all development projects. Provide design for management input on all new public realm areas of the estate and oversee handover of new areas. In addition to estate areas, oversight and leadership of all DfM and mobilisation of all commercial buildings and estate areas will be required. Interface with the residential teams to ensure knowledge transfer. Provide operational support to the wider King's Cross team in the delivery of forthcoming developments and future phases of development, with a particular focus on driving the 'soft landings' process ensuring our customers' occupation is seamless and effective. Work with Construction team on management of construction impact and communications. Support the wider business to successfully deliver investment performance and business plan objectives across all assets. Support our marketing and PR teams on all construction and occupier communications from asset management perspective. Work with Communications and PR Manager to manage and deliver robust occupier liaison and communication to ensure high level of satisfaction with services. Where any new initiatives are implemented across the estate and assets, work closely with the relevant senior team to ensure robust occupier comms are in place. Work with all sector Head's and Directors as well as our Managing Agents' advisors to support the delivery of a sustainable and responsible business plan. Other Work at all times with reasonable care to ensure the health and safety of yourself, your colleagues, members of the public and others working on the estate. Co-operate with your employer, understand the company's health and safety policies, and undertake any training as required. Work to uphold the health, safety, environmental and quality standards expected in the offices and around the development. This includes identifying, reporting and resolving issues where possible. Use internal systems effectively and follow internal processes as required; follow Related Argent's Information Management principles of "single source of truth", ownership of data, record keeping and consistent taxonomy. Any such other duties as the Company may reasonably require from time to time, and as may be notified to you. Skills and attributes you will bring Qualifications MRICS Qualified or equivalent professional experience ideally gained in either a property company or client advisory business. Skills and Experience Significant experience of managing outsourced managing agent mandates (preferable) or operating them on behalf of investor clients, working within and managing performance against KPI's. Significant experience of managing multi-site, mixed-use (office, retail and residential) portfolios, preferably working for a property owner or managing agent, in a senior property and facilities management strategic role. Experience of customer experience strategies and how they have been applied to success in property management. Experience and understanding of ESG requirements to drive the net zero agenda. Experience in project management and organisational design would be beneficial. Experience of launching new developments and seamless customer handover. Preferable experience of delivering high performance, sustainable and operationally efficient mixed use developments. Proven understanding of the technical fundamentals of property operation and management . click apply for full job details

Portfolio Director Estates and Facilities, Band 9 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The Portfolio Director of Estates and Facilities is responsible for strategic, operational and technical leadership and professional advice on all matters of the Trust's Estates and Facilities functions. This is all in support of the delivery of high-quality healthcare and for the development of services in accordance with the Trust's strategies and corporate objectives. The post holder provides strategic direction, working in partnership with Gloucestershire Managed Services, the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary. GMS has responsibility for providing capital programme management, estates and facilities management and delivery under contract to the Trust via the Portfolio Director. The post holder is responsible for providing expert advice on the estate and ensuring all Trust property, PFI buildings, leased and licensed premises used for Trust: are safe for patients, visitors and staff, are fit for purpose, and future-proofed. The Portfolio Director for Estates and Facilities requires an experienced and qualified Estates & Facilities professional to provide the Trust with strategic direction, leadership, and guidance and to ensure that specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise on all matters of Estates and Facilities services and compliance issues is provided to the Trust. Main duties of the job Strategic duties working with partners including GMS and PFI. Development of the Trust's estate strategy aligned to the clinical and corporate strategies. Strategic and capital programme planning aligned with the estate strategy; estate investment and reconfiguration and where required major maintenance backlog projects. Responsible for the creation of a 5-to-10-year Development Control Plan setting out the organisation's estates infrastructure and master planning on its two main hospital sites. Performance management of GMS to ensure delivery of estates management (Mechanical, electrical & building maintenance, minor new works, fire safety, grounds & gardens, administration and help desk). Delivery and oversight of CSSD and Med Engineering. Developing and implementation of the Trust's NHS Green Plan / Decarbonisation objectives. Creation of a Space utilisation process aligned with the Trust estate strategy, including acute and community portfolio. Property asset management, including responsibility for the Property Terrier. Facilities management (patient meal service/catering, residences/accommodation, security / LSMS, access control/ID badges, portering, car parking, non-patient transport / logistics, domestic services and retail provision). Health and Safety management, which includes: statutory compliance, assurance, risk management and governance for the built environment. About us Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued. Respecting and valuing differences will help to ensure that our policies and services reflect the needs and experiences of the people and community we serve. Job responsibilities The Portfolio Director for Estates and Facilities will: Provide specialist advice to the Trust on the estate and facilities management to ensure it is an enabler for the delivery of the Trust's strategic goals, especially supporting the delivery of high-quality services, colleague wellbeing, patient experience and environment sustainability. Contribute to the Trust's strategic ambition to be a Net Zero organisation through working with GMS Limited , partner organisations, suppliers and reviewing estates and facilities. Formulate, develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures on all of the aspects above to ensure the Trust minimises risk and manages the whole range of functions in the most effective manner in accordance with legislation and national standards in conjunction with other outside bodies. Work with Executive Team and external agencies, such as CQC, Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHSE, Environmental Agency, Environment Health, Local Authorities and national bodies formulating and developing standards of performance, ensuring adequate periodic reports are presented to the Trust Board and actions required by the Trust Board are implemented. Lead and co-ordinate the Patient-led assessments of the care environment (PLACE) assessment programme and patient environment strategies and improvement projects. Lead the development of best practice in environmental management with particular focus on the sustainability agenda, energy management, security and clinical waste management. Identify and deliver waste reduction opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisation's operations. Act as an ambassador for the Trust on property and facilities matters interfacing with external stakeholders including the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, ICS, Place Based Partnership, other NHS Trusts and Local Authorities. Create strategic alliances and partnerships with external organisations to enhance the delivery of an effective asset base. The post holder will be responsible for Human Resource management including selection, training, undertaking appraisals, career development, work placements, performance management and disciplinary for the Health and Safety Manager. Person Specification Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge & Skills First degree or equivalent professional award in appropriate EFM discipline. (Ceng, CIOB, RICS, RIBA, IHEEM, IWFM) Membership of appropriate professional body (i.e. CIBSE, IHEEM, CIOB, RICS, RIBA, IWFM, HEFMA) Masters level degree or equivalent and or working towards chartered status. Highly specialist knowledge over more than one function/discipline in the remit of the role. Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and its infrastructure. Successful track record of contract negotiation and long-term contract management/performance management and monitoring of a large PFI or similar contract. Experience of leading on significant projects and change management across an organisation. Able to act as the Trust's informed client and able to advise the Trust's Designated person on all Estates & Facilities matters. Ability to develop and implement long term estates and facilities strategic approach and to influence across and beyond complex organisations. NHS senior management or leadership course. Evidence of continuing professional development. 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. Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Executive Director - Improvement & Delivery