# Car Park Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/car-park-manager/f238ad28-8db3-4ff5-a088-cdaf5638b5e0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/car-park-manager/f238ad28-8db3-4ff5-a088-cdaf5638b5e0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 p.a. pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T15:31:12.066Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Ancillary/Estates_Ancillary-v8030936 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8030936?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen in the Security Team at CUH. You will be responsible for overseeing the operational car parking services; under the direction of the Head of Trust Security, by ensuring continued high level service delivery to the CUH Trust, through the implementation of effective leadership, operational planning and process management. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Trust’s car parking policies and procedures and for auditing the application of these procedures. You will liaise effectively with managers and services to make complex decisions that will impact on the parking across the Trust. This will involve complex and sometimes controversial conversations with supply partners, that require diplomacy and decisions to be made that may not be popular. Excellent negotiation skills will be required to reach an end result that is workable. You will provide a central advisory and information service on all matters concerning car parking.  Based on current Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP’s), British and European standards, together with all other national initiatives and directives on parking. ### Main duties of the job Accountable for the car parking services and lead the development by maintaining and enhancing the standard of the whole operation in accordance with the service needs and contracts to ensure consistent service delivery. Effectively utilise a number of IT applications developing specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience being responsible for the operational management of the access control systems. Collate data for financial analysis and recharging purposes across the Trust through identified parking systems and associated reporting matrix's. Ensure that any risks related to area of responsibility are monitored and risk assessments updated, tracking all changes through the Trust risk register. Report and liaise on a daily basis with the Head of Service to ensure effective communication of all matters pertaining to the operational delivery of a high level service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This advert will close at midnight on 1 June 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 8 June 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Job Details An opportunity has arisen in the Security Team at CUH. You will be responsible for overseeing the operational car parking services; under the direction of the Head of Trust Security, by ensuring continued high level service delivery to the CUH Trust, through the implementation of effective leadership, operational planning and process management. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Trust’s car parking policies and procedures and for auditing the application of these procedures. You will liaise effectively with managers and services to make complex decisions that will impact on the parking across the Trust. This will involve complex and sometimes controversial conversations with supply partners, that require diplomacy and decisions to be made that may not be popular. Excellent negotiation skills will be required to reach an end result that is workable. You will provide a central advisory and information service on all matters concerning car parking.  Based on current Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP’s), British and European standards, together with all other national initiatives and directives on parking. ## Job Description Accountable for the car parking services and lead the development by maintaining and enhancing the standard of the whole operation in accordance with the service needs and contracts to ensure consistent service delivery. Effectively utilise a number of IT applications developing specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience being responsible for the operational management of the access control systems. Collate data for financial analysis and recharging purposes across the Trust through identified parking systems and associated reporting matrix's. Ensure that any risks related to area of responsibility are monitored and risk assessments updated, tracking all changes through the Trust risk register. Report and liaise on a daily basis with the Head of Service to ensure effective communication of all matters pertaining to the operational delivery of a high level service. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: This advert will close at midnight on 1 June 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 8 June 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good IT skills - Ability to maintain and develop positive working relationships, with experience of issue and conflict resolution - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Strong ability for data analysis and interpretation of business needs and solutions - Excellent presentation and reporting skills, with a clear ability to define an issue with supporting evidence and data to provide a solution - Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills: tact, diplomacy, negotiation, and ability to build credible relationships with staff at all levels from a wide range of professional and corporate areas and agencies - Ability to demonstrate proactive and innovative thinking, and introducing this to the workplace **Desirable** - Clear leadership skills with the ability to drive change - Financial analysis of income and expenditure relating to contractual agreement and delivery - Highly complex analytical and creative problem-solving skills in unpredictable situations; excellent attention to detail - Presentation skills to all levels, both internal and external stakeholders - Able to work as part of a team, cooperating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace - Understanding of Security challenges and requirements within a Health environment ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of the British Standards and associated accreditations within the parking industry - Clear knowledge of contract management within a parking environment - Understanding and clear knowledge of operational management and delivery - Knowledge of operational practices, protocols within a healthcare setting - Knowledge of GDPR - Financial awareness of operating systems based around income revenues **Desirable** - Knowledge of Technical Parking Systems - Legal understanding within a contractual environment, particularly car parking and associated agreements - Commercial knowledge in line with contractual management ### Experience **Essential** - Proven background in parking and/or operational management with an emphasis of success within service delivery - Experience in providing parking solutions within an operational environment to enhance service delivery - Experience of working within the NHS and a good understanding of its processes - Prioritising, planning and organising own and others’ tasks - Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations **Desirable** - Background in contractual management within operational environment - Project management within an operational setting - Financial understanding within a contractual service delivery - Experience of analysing data, writing reports and presenting to various groups - Experience and knowledge of technical parking systems ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualification specific to specialist field or equivalent qualification / operational experience acquired through training courses and/or experience or equivalent - Qualification in Management and Leadership, such as ILM certification Level 5 / degree or equivalent experience - Evidence of continuous professional development **Desirable** - Degree in contract management or equivalent - Car Parking Accreditation / qualification or equivalent working experience ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. ## Documents - [applicant information pack (pdf, 432.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318398) - [information for applicants - completing your application (pdf, 222.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318397) ## 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.