Job summary
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for an Associate Director of Facilities and Estates to lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of our estates and facilities services. You'll provide visible, practical leadership of services, while strengthening compliance evidence, planned maintenance and risk-based investment.
Main duties of the job
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for an Associate Director of Facilities and Estates to lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of our estates and facilities services. You'll provide visible, practical leadership of services, while strengthening compliance evidence, planned maintenance and risk-based investment.
About us
Acorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for an Associate Director of Facilities and Estates to lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of our estates and facilities services. You'll provide visible, practical leadership of services, while strengthening compliance evidence, planned maintenance and risk-based investment.
This is a permanent position, however, we would also welcome applications from candidates seeking a fixed-term contract arrangement
About the Role
At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands from our three hospices. Each hospice has specially decorated bedrooms, therapy rooms, a hydrotherapy room and dining facilities. Additionally, we have a network of shops across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire.
As Associate Director of Facilities and Estates, you will:
- Deliver the foundation year of our Facilities & Estates strategy, before progressing to wider modernisation
- Line manage three site Facilities Managers and lead the wider multidisciplinary workforce through them (housekeeping, catering, maintenance, grounds)
- Establish and maintain an evidenced compliance register and planned preventative maintenance programme
- Lead a coherent health and safety policy, annual plan and assurance framework
- Manage approved refurbishments, replacements and other estate projects, work with legal and property advisers on property matters
- Provide expert advice to the Executive team
About You
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IWFM, RICS) or equivalent senior professional experience
- Senior leadership of multi-site estates and facilities within healthcare
- Experience of CQC inspections
- People leadership experience
What We Offer
- £65k – £75k per annum, plus £4,704 car allowance
- Hybrid role with significant presence at Acorns hospices and some home working
- 37.5 hours per week
- Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
- Discounts on refurbished tech
- Eye Test discount
- Health cash plan
- Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
- Wellbeing, legal and financial support
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
- Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
- Buy & sell annual leave scheme
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH (or equivalent qualification)
Desirable
- Relevant professional membership
Experience
Essential
- Senior leadership of multi-site estates, Experience of CQC inspections
Desirable
- Experience of organisational improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust
Address
Acorns House
103 Oak Tree Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B29 6HZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Associate Director of Facilities & Estates in Birmingham employer: Acorns Children's Hospice Trust
Acorns Children's Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment in Birmingham. With a strong focus on employee development and well-being, we provide opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and the highest standards of care.
Contact Details:
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust Recruitment Team
