Deputy Head of Estates

Reporting directly to the Head of Estates and Minor Works, you will be responsible for assisting with the strategic development and operational delivery of the full range of hard FM services across the Trust. This will include the management and provision of statutory, planned and reactive maintenance of assets, sites and buildings, ensuring efficient and reliable operations. Educated to degree level (or have an equivalent professional qualification within a hard Estates Services related subject) you will have an in depth knowledge and experience in managing a large and complex Estate and be able to provide expert professional and technical support and advice on all aspects of hard facilities services to ensure the Trust complies with NHS guidance and statutory legislation. The postholder will be a member of the Estates & Facilities senior operational management team, participating in the overall management of the Directorate's activities and the achievement of the corporate objectives of the Trust. The post holder will be required to participate in the Estates and Facilities On Call Rota. The postholder will be required to provide expert professional / technical advice on hard facilities services, policies and standards including the interpretation and application of policy legislation and guidance. You will be accountable for delivery of high quality, timely and proactive hard services, to ensure the integrity of building fabric, building services and grounds across the Trust and those provided by Service Level Agreements and through third party contracts. Establish, maintain, monitor and develop key performance indicators and set service levels and standards for hard facilities services, tailored to the requirements of the Trust service units. Ensure all statutory and mandatory maintenance is completed and the appropriate certifications are in place. Develop and operate a risk assessment and management system ensuring high standards and systems of work. Be accountable for the daily management of Estates hard services staff. Ensure effective emergency and out of hours estates services are in place and manage their delivery. Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced. SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented., SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role. NHS AfC: Band 8a Come and join us. We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day. At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role. We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you. We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of specialist services across south east England for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. We care for people of all ages, from children and young people through to older people with conditions such as dementia. We provide hospital and community mental health services from more than 160 locations across Sussex. Our estate covers a floor area of some 90,000 square meters which is about the size of 17 football pitches. It is made up of: 49 Freehold properties 48 Leasehold properties, and 5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) properties. #J-18808-Ljbffr