Estates and Facilities Auditor

To audit and report upon the status of the Estates and Facilities department standard operating procedures (SOP) in line with the ISO9001 quality management system and the divisional quality manual. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the divisional quality manager in order to achieve an audit ready status. Ensuring through effective audit techniques that the divisional SOP (standard operating procedures align with the physical service delivery and deviations from the quality manual are declared and SOPs updated as necessary Supporting the quality manager to develop and deliver the annual Estates and Facilities Audit plan in line with divisional quality manual. Contributing to the development of the department strategic, audit plan Attending pre-audit scoping meetings with Estates and Facilities Management teams Undertaking research, to develop scoping documents for discussion and approval with the Estates and Facilities Quality Manager Being the lead auditor for a range of complex internal audit assignments across the estates facilities and property portfolio.

NB: This will include all stages of the reviews including planning and prioritising work, testing, analysis and reporting of information and commenting on required policy and/or procedural improvements as and when required. Delivering audit assignments at a number of Trust-wide locations and settings, focussing on the E&F delivery: A significant proportion of the Estates & Facilities audits will take place within patient care settings. Writing high quality audit reports to a standard that can be presented at all levels within the Trust with each report summarising key findings and making recommendations for improvements to procedures, governance, risk and control systems within the estates and facilities division. Attending feedback meetings and report discussion meetings with senior managers in order to highlight the significance of the audit findings and make recommendations for improvements.

The post holder will develop a 12 month audit schedule in conjunction with the department quality manager. Following up audit reports to ensure compliance with agreed recommendations and action plans. Providing advice, guidance and instruction to E&F staff as required, and identifying opportunities for value for money and cost improvements. Attending meetings where management may be resistant to the audit review and particularly to audit findings in respect of potentially sensitive and contentious issues.

Analysing information to identify and support audit findings. Scheduling of audit assignment meetings with the E&F senior management team To undertake any other tasks relevant to the objectives of internal estates and facilities audit.