Estates Manager

Job overview We are recruiting for an Estates Manager to join our team at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. You'll manage a small internal maintenance team and external contractors and ensure that the buildings are maintained in a safe condition and that deadlines are met. You'll also be responsible for effective internal and external communication, the delivery of all operational Estate’s services and ensure that the estate is effectively managed and safe. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills and be able establish and nurture effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Your role will support the strong and visionary leadership of the departmental team and focus on delivering efficient and timely service, assess the performance of team members and attend regular training sessions and deliver training sessions to the workforce on key health and safety issues. Main duties of the job Some of the main responsibilities are: Internal Communications External Communications Delivery of all operational Estate’s services Staff Management and Development Team Building Leadership Key duties include: Ensure that reactive maintenance works are undertaken to a safe, high quality and a timely manner. Responsible for the maintenance budget within their hub ensuring works carried out in a costeffective way, following SFI’s and within allocated budget. Ensure that remedial works identified by ppm/compliance/mandatory checks and tests are undertaken to a suitable standard and in a timely manner. Ensure that the Trust’s workforce have sufficient training to fulfil the roles and responsibilitiesrequired of them. Collection and recording of quality data to ensure that the departments performance reporting isaccurate and to a good quality. Undertaking of regular audits and reviews to ensure that the estate is maintained in a safe andsuitable condition, and issues and risks are identified. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. Working for our organisation Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent” At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Detailed job description and main responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Degree/HNC in either a building related subject, electrical, mechanical or building services related subject or equivalent experience. Desirable criteria Detailed knowledge of HTM requirements in relation to estate management Experience Essential criteria Experience of managing staff and leading a team Significant relevant experience as a senior manager within an estate and facilities department or similar environment Knowledge Essential criteria Good knowledge of HTM documentation and processes Good knowledge of the analysis and preparation of risk assessments and method statements Confident in using HR systems, Seeker, Opuz, and other systems Documents to Download Estates Hub Manager JD (PDF, 175.8KB) Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 432.6KB) Recruiter Contact Details Name: Christopher Eades Title: Senior Estates Manager Email: christopher.eades@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone: 07867 552369 #J-18808-Ljbffr