Facilities Manager

Job summary
Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge within the NHS?
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Facilities Manager to join our team based in Exeter. As a key member of the Facilities Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of essential services that contribute to the smooth running of our facilities and the well-being of all our staff and patients.
We are looking form someone who has the following

• Experience in facilities management, with a strong understanding of cleaning, waste, pest control, and catering services.
• Proven track record in line management and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and managing relationships with contractors and suppliers.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to facilities management.

Main duties of the job

• Coordinating Cleaning Services: Oversee the provision of high-quality cleaning services to ensure that all Trust facilities meet hygiene and infection control standards.
• Pest Control Management: Coordinate pest control services to maintain a clean and safe environment for staff and patients.
• Waste Management: Ensure the effective management of waste disposal, including hazardous and clinical waste, in compliance with relevant regulations and Trust policies.
• Catering Services: Supervise the catering services, ensuring that nutritional needs are met and standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained.
• Line Management: Manage and support a team of Facilities staff, providing leadership, training, and development to ensure high performance.
• Tendering Process: Manage the tendering process for contracts and services, ensuring value for money, compliance, and quality of service delivery.
• Contractor and Supplier Relationships: Lead relationships with external contractors and suppliers, ensuring service delivery meets Trust requirements and contractual agreements.
• Deputy Function: Provide support to the Head of Facilities in their absence, ensuring the continuation of high standards and service provision across all areas of facilities management.

About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people\’s recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience – we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Advanced Food Hygiene certificate
• NVQ Level 4 Waste Management
• British Institute of Cleaning Science (BiCs)
• Management qualification or equivalent management experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of relevant National and Local Policies
• Knowledge of relevant National Initiatives PLACE, NSC, CQC
• Awareness and understanding the importance of Waste management, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, COSHH and National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, Waste Management HTM07-01, Hospital Food Standards and Fleet Management Legislation (e.g. Road Traffic Acts and health and safety regulations)

Experience
Essential

• Substantial proven experience of managing Facilities Services at senior level
• Experience of providing high quality effective services within resource limits
• Experience of managing a budget
• Providing supervision, effective leadership and managing staff

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Advanced Food Hygiene certificate
• NVQ Level 4 Waste Management
• British Institute of Cleaning Science (BiCs)
• Management qualification or equivalent management experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of relevant National and Local Policies
• Knowledge of relevant National Initiatives PLACE, NSC, CQC
• Awareness and understanding the importance of Waste management, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, COSHH and National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, Waste Management HTM07-01, Hospital Food Standards and Fleet Management Legislation (e.g. Road Traffic Acts and health and safety regulations)

Experience
Essential

• Substantial proven experience of managing Facilities Services at senior level
• Experience of providing high quality effective services within resource limits
• Experience of managing a budget
• Providing supervision, effective leadership and managing staff

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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Langdon Hospital
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
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