Facilities Manager

Job overview

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking to recruit a Facilities Manager on a permanent basis.

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing and performance monitoring of Soft Facilities Management (via SLA’s with neighbouring Trusts, PFI partners and private contractors) to ensure high quality services are being provided.  The Facilities Manager carries out a wide range of audits including waste, compliance and hygiene etc. across a range of sites to include inpatient, community and corporate environments.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is a Specialist Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that is passionate about the services it provides.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing and performance monitoring of Soft Facilities Management (via SLA’s with neighbouring Trusts, PFI partners and private contractors) to ensure high quality services are being provided.  The Facilities Manager carries out a wide range of audits including waste, compliance and hygiene etc. across a range of sites to include inpatient, community and corporate environments.

The Facilities Manager will provide assurance that national and local standards are in place and maintained as well as ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

The post holder will take the lead with all action plans in relation the soft FM associated with auditing including, PLACE, Catering, Environmental, IPC, Health & Safety and CQC.

The post holder will actively pursue commercial opportunities for services and ensure that these are provided within budget.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.