At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead facilities management in a healthcare setting, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Dynamic healthcare facility in Edinburgh with a focus on patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: On-site role with a Monday to Friday schedule and potential for flexible hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by managing essential services and teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management, especially in healthcare, with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 26 - 33 £ per hour.
Interim Facilities Manager – Edinburgh South 26– 33 per hour – Static Site (Good access from Edinburgh bypass)
The Interim Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective operational management of facilities services across a healthcare facility in Edinburgh, ensuring a safe, compliant, efficient and patient–focused environment.
The role provides leadership for in–house maintenance teams and oversees the delivery of outsourced services, including catering, cleaning and other soft services, while managing external contractors to ensure high standards of service delivery and regulatory compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the day–to–day delivery of hard and soft facilities management services across the healthcare site.
- Ensure the estate is safe, well–maintained and compliant with all relevant legislation, healthcare standards and organisational policies.
- Support business continuity by responding effectively to operational issues and prioritising maintenance activities.
- In–House Maintenance
- Manage and supervise the in–house maintenance team, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered efficiently.
- Develop and monitor planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Allocate workloads, monitor performance and support staff development.
- Ensure maintenance records are accurate and up to date using the organisation's CAFM or maintenance management systems.
- Contractor Management
- Procure, manage and monitor external contractors delivering specialist maintenance and facilities services.
- Ensure contractors comply with health and safety requirements, permit–to–work systems and contractual obligations.
- Monitor contractor performance through KPIs, service reviews and regular audits.
- Verify completed works and ensure value for money is achieved.
- Catering and Soft Services
- Oversee the delivery of catering, domestic cleaning, waste management, portering, linen and other soft FM services.
- Monitor service quality, hygiene standards and customer satisfaction.
- Work closely with service providers to drive continuous improvement and resolve operational issues.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation and infection prevention standards.
- Health, Safety and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including Health & Safety, Fire Safety, HTM guidance where applicable, and statutory inspections.
- Support risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.
- Ensure all facilities–related compliance documentation is maintained and readily available.
- Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the facilities teams.
- FStakeholder Management
- Develop effective working relationships with clinical teams, senior management, contractors and external agencies.
- Act as the main point of contact for facilities–related operational issues.
- Provide regular reports on service performance, compliance and operational risks.
Person Specification Essential
- Significant facilities management experience within a healthcare, NHS or similarly regulated environment.
- Experience managing both in–house maintenance teams and outsourced facilities contracts.
- Strong knowledge of hard and soft FM services.
- Experience managing catering and soft service operations.
- Good understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.
- Experience managing contractors and service level agreements.
- Strong leadership, organisational and problem–solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAFM systems.
Desirable
- IWFM Level 4 or Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
- NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely.
- Knowledge of Scottish healthcare standards and NHS Scotland guidance.
- Experience working within interim or transformational facilities management roles.
- Working Conditions
- Based on–site in Edinburgh Monday – Friday 08.00–17.00
- Interim appointment with occasional flexibility required to support operational needs.
- Regular site inspections and interaction with operational teams and contractors.
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Interim Facilities Manager employer: IWFM
Barchester is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of both residents and staff, fostering a warm and welcoming environment in our care homes. As a Head of Maintenance, you'll enjoy a diverse range of tasks while benefiting from comprehensive training, a supportive work culture, and a sector-leading rewards package that includes retail discounts and recognition for your contributions. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while advancing your career in a fulfilling role.
