# Accommodation Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/accommodation-manager/17ff03d2-f6f6-494c-a138-ac6d389cc4b6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/accommodation-manager/17ff03d2-f6f6-494c-a138-ac6d389cc4b6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - **Location:** Maidstone Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This roles requires successful applicant to be on site Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T07:41:44.634Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Tunbridge_Wells/Maidstone_Tunbridge_Wells_NHS_Trust/Facilities_Department/Facilities_Department-v8371041 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8371041?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will be responsible for providing accommodation both on-site and off-site for all appropriate staffing groups. To assist the Head of Facilities Management in providing all administrative and reporting functions necessary for the effective management of Staff Residencies in TWH and 32 High Street, Staff Accommdation. Maximise income from Staff Accommodation by ensuring that all properties are available to let and are fit for purpose. The Post Holder will also be expected to support the Assistant Facilities managers in other ad hoc duties. The Post Holder will manage the Trust Staff Accommodation block (Tunbridge Wells), providing an effective and efficient Support Service to all Residents including: - Review and increase rental charges when applicable. - Ensure Tenancy Agreements are completed correctly. - Monitor the performance of Cleaning Services. - Arrange and Monitor all minor Building Maintenance ### Main duties of the job Main Duties - 1 To manage the day-to-day Accommodation Service and to assist the Head of Facilities Management (MGH) in developing Accommodation services throughout the Trust. This will include the following: - - Continuous review of the Trusts Residential Accommodation requirements. - Continuous review and analysis of budget reports, occupancy/void levels, various statistical returns, and staffing groups. - To assist in Benchmarking Trusts Accommodation Services - 2 To develop, implement, and maintain a Building condition schedule working closely with the Estates Manager to prioritise and facilitate repairs and replacements as necessary. This will include: - - Development of a Faults and Damage Register. - Regular checks of all properties. - Prioritise and advise the Estates Manager on Repairs and Maintenance. - Monitor and sign off as complete all repairs undertaken by the Trusts Estates department or their contractors. - To support Estates manager in carrying out the Week Fire alarm testing and record the results. Testing each call point on a rolling schedule over the year. (Training will be given if unfamiliar with fire alarm panels and routine testing) - 3 Responsible for ensuring that all Tenancy Agreements, records, and all other documentation are kept safely complying with the Trust's policies on Data Protection and Confidentiality. - * Please refer to JD for more details ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered. ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Attributes **Essential** - Ability to be flexible and adaptable. - Have the ability to work as part of a team or on your initiative. - Good communication skills, including verbal and written. - Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns. - Have the ability to follow instructions, training, processes, and procedures. - Ability to be able to respond to unpredictable situations. - Good customer care skills. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to A Level standard **Desirable** - ECDL or equivalent ### Experience/Knowledge **Essential** - Previous experience working within a Residential Letting environment - Must have good I/T, with a good knowledge of Word & Excel. - Understanding of the Housing Act - Supervisory Skills - Working Knowledge of the British Medical Association (BMA) Requirements for Doctors' Accommodation **Desirable** - Previous experience working within a Hospital Staff Accommodation department - Previous experience using Accommodation Management software. (Arthur) ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762) - [tips when completing your application (pdf, 50.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2920) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 376.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10705792) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.