Head of Facilities

1 week ago

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Managed Services Full time

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) provides a comprehensive range of Portering, Transport, Postal, Security, Waste, Switchboard and Administration Services to its primary customer at GHFT.

As a senior leader withing GMS; the post holder will be responsible for the strategic development and operational management of the aforementioned services throughout Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust premises.

The postholder will assure the delivery of efficient and effective service provisions across the Hospitals and maintain the high profile of our services.


With an established background in facilities management; the Postholder will assure the delivery of the Portering, Transport, Postal, Security, Waste, Switchboard and Administration services within the annual budget and ensure satisfaction of key performance indicators.

Whilst maintaining high quality and value for money provision of services and driving continual service improvement, you will advise the Associate Director of Facilities on opportunities to optimise efficiency and cost effectiveness, implement service development and develop improvement plans.

You will balance leadership of the service workforce whilst maintaining positive and constructive relationships with the GMS customer base and you will lead in highly complex negotiations of sub-contracted services to ensure delivery and business continuity.

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Established in April 2018, we remain an integral part of the Trust, providing and managing all of the buildings, assets and facilities, contributing to the overall success of the Trust.

We also work with local NHS partners, to provide crucial non-clinical services for their business.

  • Be accountable for the provision of respectful, open and assertive leadership of the above services Managers and workforce, in alignment with relevant GMS policies and procedures including appraisals, absence and performance, and thereby ensuring staff health and wellbeing.
  • Be accountable for managing services in line with the Service level agreements, ensuring monthly reviews are carried out to monitor performance and strategy.
  • Assure the delivery of efficient and effective service provision across the Hospitals and maintaining the high profile of services
  • Assure the delivery of the services within the annual budget and ensuring satisfaction of key performance indicators as are the contractual responsibility of GMS;
  • Maintain high quality and value for money provision of services and driving continual service improvement; advising the Associate Director of Facilities on opportunities to optimise efficiency and cost effectiveness, and implementing service development and improvement plans.
  • Accountable to the Associate Director of Facilities, balancing leadership of the service workforce, maintaining positive and constructive relationships with the GMS customer base, and assuring service delivery.
  • Deputise for the Associate Director of Facilities from time to time.
  • Develop and continuously review policies and procedures for portering, transport, post and waste services and ensure compliance and implementation through performance management
  • Develop relationships with key operational management colleagues to ensure a safe environment for our service users.
  • Manage complaints, issues and problems raised on a day-to-day basis.
  • Responsible for communicating any high level, complex and sensitive information to all external and internal stake holders. Establish and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external organisations. To sensitively lead on consultation with staff to ensure their view is incorporated into operational processes. To present complex information to SMT and other staff groups as necessary to support service development and review. Required to participate in highly complex negotiations with large contractors.
  • Lead in highly complex negotiations of sub-contracted services to ensure delivery and continuity of specified requirements.
  • Track and monitor in-house revenue and contract budget expenditures.
  • Co-ordinate project planning with the client and sub-contractors and to establish and maintain communication programmes regarding all projects works with the departments, management and operatives.
  • Actively demonstrate the agreed behaviors and values of the organisation and the team.
  • To work closely with patients and the general public to develop efficient and effective services.
  • To participate in audit and benchmarking as required.

18.

Possess an in-depth working knowledge relating to:

  • BOC and legislation to ensure safe practices.
  • Security legislation produced by the Security Industry Association and the Counter-Fraud Security Management Service
  • Air ambulance helipads to ensure safe practices.
  • Fleet Transport Management

  • Deputy Head of Facilities Operations

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Deputy Head of Facilities OperationsGloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. (GHC)The closing date is 13th February 2023We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.The post holder will support the Head of Facilities Operations in the provision of efficient and effective soft FM...

  • Deputy Head of Facilities Operations

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Deputy Head of Facilities OperationsGloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. (GHC)The closing date is 13th February 2023We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.The post holder will support the Head of Facilities Operations in the provision of efficient and effective soft FM...

  • Associate Director of Facilities

    2 months ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom National Health Service Full time

    Job summaryThe Associate Director of Facilities will be a key member of the Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) Senior Management Team (SMT), holding accountability for the ongoing work of defined operational Facilities services using strategic, business and operational skills to ensure high performing services that deliver against performance...

  • Head of Estates Operations

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families...

  • Head of Estates Operations

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Would you like to work for a hardworking, fun and friendly team, who are always there to help and support each other?We at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity based in Gloucestershire (Countywide), for a permanent full-time role as the Head of Estates Operations.We are therefore looking for a professional,...

  • Assistant Head of Safeguarding

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Hartpury University and College Full time

    £34,000 per annum37.5 hours per weekPermanentAbout UsHartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class...

  • Head of Design Office

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom HealthSource Chiropractic of North Provo Full time

    Privately funded and headquartered in London, newcleo was launched in 2021 – and since raised a total of EUR 400m – to be an innovator in the field of nuclear energy. Its mission is to generate safe, clean, economic and practically inexhaustible energy for the world, through a radically innovative combination of existing, accessible technologies. With...

  • Head of Estates Operations

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Would you like to work for a hardworking, fun and friendly team, who are always there to help and support each other?We at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity based in Gloucestershire (Countywide), for a permanent full-time role as the Head of Estates Operations.We are therefore looking for a professional,...

  • Head of Supply Chain Management

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Raytheon Intelligence & Space Full time

    Date Posted:Country:United KingdomLocation:Gloucester, 18b Ley Court, Barnwood Industrial Estate, Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3RTPosition Role Type:UnspecifiedJob Title: Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cyber, Space, Intelligence & Training (CST)Location(s):Any RUK Site with Flexible working options with national and international travel...

  • Head of Security

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom AV Placements Ltd Full time

    Head of SecurityReports to: Chief Operating OfficerLine Manager to: Security Contracts Manager and Security Standards ManagerROLE PURPOSEEnsure the Airport is a safe and secure environment for all stakeholders, leading on Corporate and Aviation Security policy, governance and assurance. Improve performance through process, technological improvements...

  • EMS Adjunct Instructor

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Title: EMS Adjunct InstructorCompany: Rappahannock Community CollegeDescription:Rappahannock Community College, located in the rural Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia, is looking for EMS Adjunct Instructors for all certification levels. Instructors will lead students in various settings, including classrooms, labs, and online sessions. Candidates must be...

  • Assistant Accountant

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Blo-q Full time

    Our finance & accountancy team are on a search for a part time Management Accountant for a lovely not-for-profit in Gloucester. Ensuring month end facilities are metIncluding:- processing of payroll and submission to HMRC. Lead the reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts & bank accounts. Responsible for the preparation & submitting of monthly pension...

  • Management Accountant

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Blo-q Full time

    Our finance & accountancy team are on a search for a part time Management Accountant for a lovely not-for-profit in Gloucester. Ensuring month end facilities are metIncluding:- processing of payroll and submission to HMRC. Lead the reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts & bank accounts. Responsible for the preparation & submitting of monthly pension...

  • Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Restorative Dentist to join our Head and Neck team at Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust. This post forms part of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. We are a busy head and neck unit offering the full range of surgical treatment including free-flap reconstruction. There are close working...

  • Head of Legal

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Noriker Power Ltd Full time

    Type: Full-timeLocation: GloucesterSalary: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experienceAbout Us:Noriker Power develops and optimises rapid response power systems. We deliver services, such as frequency control and stability to National Grid, and power flexibility to market participants. Through innovation and a strong motivation to protect the...

  • Phlebotomy Adjunct Instructor

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Title: Phlebotomy Adjunct InstructorCompany: Rappahannock Community CollegeLocation: Gloucester - 073FLSA Status: ExemptHiring Range: Commensurate with education and experiencePosition Type: Part TimeAbout the Job:Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education in Virginia, part of the Virginia Community College System...

  • Senior Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Ltd Full time

    Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment Winfield Hospital GloucesterAn exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Nurse to work in Outpatients department.Provide leadership for the Pre-Assessment Department Develop excellent working relationships with staff, Consultants, suppliers and key stakeholders, provide effective motivation, monitoring and...

  • Procurement Business Partner

    1 week ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Morgan Law Full time

    Procurement Business Partner - Estates & Facilities:Band 8a - £48,526 to £54,619:Based in Gloucester with hybrid working opportunities:About Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service:The Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service is hosted by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) and is set up to provide procurement services and...

  • Senior Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment

    1 month ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Ltd Full time

    Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment Winfield Hospital GloucesterAn exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Nurse to work in Outpatients department.Provide leadership for the Pre-Assessment Department Develop excellent working relationships with staff, Consultants, suppliers and key stakeholders, provide effective motivation, monitoring and...

  • Senior Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment

    3 weeks ago

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Ltd Full time

    Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment Winfield Hospital GloucesterAn exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Nurse to work in Outpatients department.Provide leadership for the Pre-Assessment Department Develop excellent working relationships with staff, Consultants, suppliers and key stakeholders, provide effective motivation, monitoring and...