Job summary
Develop, implement, and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes to ensure the reliability and compliance of all building systems and assets. Lead the delivery of reactive maintenance services, resolving issues promptly and effectively to meet agreed service level agreements. Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance, including Health & Safety, Fire Safety, CQC standards, and infection prevention requirements across all sites. Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including procurement, performance monitoring, and service delivery for cleaning, security, and maintenance providers. Oversee site security, access control, and business continuity planning to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Manage estates budgets with a strong focus on cost efficiency, value for money, and lifecycle planning of assets. Lead space utilisation and planning initiatives to ensure facilities remain fit for purpose and aligned with operational needs. Maintain accurate estates documentation, asset registers, compliance records, and maintenance logs to support audit readiness.
Main duties of the job
Degree, professional qualification (e.g. IWFM), or equivalent significant experience in Facilities Management or a related discipline. Proven experience managing both hard and soft FM services, ideally within a healthcare or regulated environment. Strong working knowledge of CQC standards and relevant statutory regulations (Health & Safety, Fire Safety, etc.). Demonstrated success in contractor and supplier management, including performance monitoring and procurement. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Solid financial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivering value for money. Proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities (full UK driving licence is desirable).
About us
Connect Health and Healthshare have come together as one organisation - Cora Health - combining our decades of experience in providing healthcare services on behalf of the NHS.
Details
- Date posted: 05 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: HEOF569
- Job locations: Quorum Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8EU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead and manage all aspects of facilities and estates services across our organisation. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and patient-focused environments that directly support the delivery of high-quality healthcare. You will oversee both hard and soft FM services, maintaining the highest standards of statutory compliance, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness to create optimal spaces for patients, staff, and visitors.
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare or clinical environments, Knowledge of HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) and HBN (Health Building Notes)
Qualifications
Desirable
- Degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience in Facilities Management or a related
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This advert is for Facilities Manager with Cora Health Group Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £45,000 to £50,000 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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