Estates Manager - Operations (XN07)

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the supervision and management of the in-house multi-skilled Estates maintenance team, as well as the coordination of specialist contractors that are pivotal to the day to day running of the Estates function.

The role will also include responsibility for ensuring that the sites have compliant value-for money service contracts for all specialist Estates maintenance services, collaborating closely with colleagues at other Trust sites to standardise contracts where appropriate. This will include working with Trust Procurement specialists to ensure that all contracts are fully compliant with Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).

The role will require the successful candidate to be an Authorised person for Confined spaces and working at height and be well versed in statutory legislation and technical guidance related to the maintenance and construction of public buildings

The post holder shall have responsibility for the management of the Estates team and contractors using the RESET certification, control of contactors competence-verification system.

Job responsibilities

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, with over 20,000 staff delivering care to 1.6 million patients each year. The Estates and Facilities team supports the day-to-day running of Trust sites and manages one of the largest estate portfolios in the NHS. With more than 2,300 staff, the team provides a wide range of services to ensure buildings and environments are safe, clean, sustainable, and fit for purpose.

From cleaning wards and maintaining buildings to monitoring environmental impact, providing childcare, delivering meals, and ensuring site security, Estates and Facilities plays a vital role in supporting patient care. Guided by the Leeds Way Values, the Trust is committed to being an employer of choice and creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.

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