Associate Director of Estates & Facilities

The Divisional Director is the Accountable Officer for the Division and is responsible, for the direct delivery of all estate, capital and facilities services within the Trust. This involves ensuring that high quality services are provided to staff visitors and patients and that all operational and performance targets, including business continuity, finance a n d W o r k f o r c e are achieved. The role also includes ensuring that services are continually improved and developed in line with best practice standards. The post holder will work closely with the Divisional and Directorate management teams and corporate directorates to achieve the Trust's corporate objectives and will be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of health services across the local health economy. The post holder will be accountable for business planning across the Division and for achievement of associated key performance indicators. The post holder will be expected to work in a way that facilitates the development of autonomous, high performing teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care with compassion. It is essential that the Divisional Director has good working relationships and is able to develop a positive partnership based approach with a wide range of individuals and organisations., Lead and manage the Division to deliver efficient, effective, high-quality services using available resources. Ensure strong divisional governance, including effective Divisional Board meetings, risk tracking and escalation. Deliver continuous improvements in productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness. Meet national and local performance standards, quality indicators and safety requirements.,

• Lead and manage the Division to deliver safe, effective, high-quality services
• Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous service improvement
• Ensure delivery against national and local performance targets
Governance, Quality & Risk
• Chair and manage effective Divisional governance and Board arrangements
• Maintain robust risk management systems (including DATIX and risk registers)
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, audit, H&S, COSHH and regulatory standards
Financial & Resource Management
• Achieve annual financial balance and deliver efficiency and cost improvement targets
• Manage divisional budgets, authorise expenditure and control financial risks
• Lead procurement, asset management and capital programme delivery
Strategic Planning & Business Development
• Develop and deliver annual Divisional and Directorate Business Plans
• Produce business cases aligned with Trust strategy
• Adapt plans in response to service needs and national policy changes, Lead and manage the Division to deliver safe, effective, high-quality services
• Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous service improvement
• Ensure delivery against national and local performance targets
Governance, Quality & Risk
• Chair and manage effective Divisional governance and Board arrangements
• Maintain robust risk management systems (including DATIX and risk registers)
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, audit, H&S, COSHH and regulatory standards
Financial & Resource Management
• Achieve annual financial balance and deliver efficiency and cost improvement targets
• Manage divisional budgets, authorise expenditure and control financial risks
• Lead procurement, asset management and capital programme delivery
Strategic Planning & Business Development
• Develop and deliver annual Divisional and Directorate Business Plans
• Produce business cases aligned with Trust strategy
• Adapt plans in response to service needs and national policy changes
People & Workforce Management
• Develop and implement a workforce plan aligned to Trust strategy
• Address recruitment, retention, training, succession planning and staff wellbeing
• Ensure staff rotas, appraisal, development, mandatory training and HR compliance
Culture, Leadership & Engagement
• Foster a high-performance, accountable and compassionate culture
• Inspire and motivate staff through visible, values-based leadership
• Improve staff satisfaction, engagement and participation in feedback
Service User & Stakeholder Engagement
• Ensure services are user-focused and service users are involved in development
• Improve patient, visitor and staff satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with system partners and external agencies, The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  
  Over 5 years experience within Estates and Facilities, Previous experience working at Director level, Significant demonstrable experience of senior operational management in a large organisation.
• A sound understanding of the legal and financial aspects of major property projects and transactions.
• Broad experience both in the preparation and control of development programmes, building and engineering projects and in managing facility operations and maintenance services
• Proven ability to manage change, service activity and development within a large and complex organisation
• Ability to interpret national and local policy drivers
• Experience of planning and implementing long- term strategy
• Experience of managing a large budget.
• Experience of successful project management.
• Experience of preparing and delivering Board level papers and presentations.
• Detailed knowledge of risk assessment and management methods within an estates and facilities environment
• Detailed experience in overseeing all aspects of the Trust, Capital programme, from risk assessment to planning to performance management
Desirable criteria
• NHS experience at senior leadership level
• Experience in managing sterile services
• Experience in managing medical engineering
• Experience in managing soft FM services
• Comprehensive understanding and application of Department of Health Policy as relevant
• Detailed understanding of the engineering supporting Acute hospital services
• Significant demonstrable experience in an estates and facilities environment, Participation in continuing professional development to improve and update specialist knowledge
• First degree
Desirable criteria
• Membership of the BIFM
• Post graduate Management qualification/MBA
• Chartered Engineer or Builder
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership. The Trusts that make up One LSC are: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust · Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust · Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. As a recruitment service, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust. It is important to us that we employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone - irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that as an employer we are under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable you to apply for this post.

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• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38., Please note: a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role. Disclosure and Barring Service checks If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40 and Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.