Job summary We are recruiting for a Property and PFI Manager who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The Estates & Facilities Division is looking to recruit a Property and PFI Manager, you will report directly to the Strategic Programme Manager and will work closely with procurement and colleagues within the division. You will help with the division's development of resilient integrated contracts. As the Property and PFI Manager for the Estates & Facilities Division, you will be a key senior member of the EFM team, shaping and helping to develop and deliver new contracts to deliver high quality services across the organisation. You will support the successfully responsible for the lease and license management, negotiations with tenants, landlords & solicitors, assisting with the management of the Trust portfolio with reference to existing leases, licenses, and proposed acquisitions. You will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support the Directorate of Estates and Facilities. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job The Property Services Manager reports to the Strategic Programme Manager and shall be accountable for delivering an agreed annual programme of work in relation to the Trusts' property functions as well as supporting the Strategy & Commercial team in delivering the Estate Strategy. You shall, where required, deputies for the Strategic Programme Manager and represent the Commercial team in internal and external meetings. Provide expert specialist professional advice on all aspects of property management including property technical surveying including responsibilities relating contracted and contractual maintenance, repair, refurbishment and restoration and legislation. Be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the agreed transition and handover process for Hertford County Hospital, ensuring seamless continuation of safe provision of healthcare and support service operations as the PFI arrangements come to a close in 2033. Lead the planning, execution and tracking of agreed PFI life cycle projects to ensure they are complete, compliant, commissioned, and certified and that they meet the contractual and expiry obligations for condition at expiry and meet future needs of the hospital. About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 361-6936823 Job locations Lister Hospital Corys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification Qualifications/ Training Essential Relevant educational and professional knowledge to degree level Significant relevant experience in asset management, property surveying, construction and/or related estate management. Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses (e.g., Management, Project management and/or property, commissioning and health care premises Additional project management qualification e.g. Association Management PMQ Desirable Incorporated level or equivalent membership of a recognised professional institute (e.g., Assoc RICS, RICS, CIOB, CIAT, IHEEM, BIFM, CIBSE). Full Membership of a recognised professional institute (e.g., RICS,CIOB,CIAT,IHEEM,BIFM,CIBSE) Previous Experience Essential Property Transactions Project Management Delivering projects within time/cost/quality framework Negotiating, Change Management and Conflict Resolution Financial Management Building Surveying Property Maintenance agreements Space Utilisation and management Desirable Knowledge of health specific technical standards HTMs, HBNs etc. Working knowledge of the Landlord & tenant Act 1954 Experience in lease interpretation, re-gearing, deeds of rectification/variation Act sensitively to staff relocation because of selling properties Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Communicate complex/technical information in a clear and non-threatening manner Present findings to groups and offer reassurance where the meeting may be charged or challenging Ability to reconcile conflicting views where there may be significant barriers to understanding or acceptance Proven ability to deal sensitively but fairly with difficult circumstances Acts as a role model empowering transparency, inclusivity, honesty and objectivity Developed negotiating and persuasion skills Clear thinking, confident decision maker, able to quickly absorb and analyse information presented Able to exchange complex technical & project related information with specialists and contractors and to communicate that information with non-specialist user groups Desirable Thorough knowledge of property legislation, regulation and best practice, in particular in a public sector setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current developments within the NHS Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Knowledge of NHS Standards of Cleanliness Expert knowledge of contracting systems and processes Desirable Good working knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and other NHS guidance NEC4 and other contractual arrangements Suitable IT skills i.e CAD, Microsoft office including Project, AutoCAD and BIM software knowledge and implementation experience. Person Specification Qualifications/ Training Essential Relevant educational and professional knowledge to degree level Significant relevant experience in asset management, property surveying, construction and/or related estate management. Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses (e.g., Management, Project management and/or property, commissioning and health care premises Additional project management qualification e.g. Association Management PMQ Desirable Incorporated level or equivalent membership of a recognised professional institute (e.g., Assoc RICS, RICS, CIOB, CIAT, IHEEM, BIFM, CIBSE). Full Membership of a recognised professional institute (e.g., RICS,CIOB,CIAT,IHEEM,BIFM,CIBSE) Previous Experience Essential Property Transactions Project Management Delivering projects within time/cost/quality framework Negotiating, Change Management and Conflict Resolution Financial Management Building Surveying Property Maintenance agreements Space Utilisation and management Desirable Knowledge of health specific technical standards HTMs, HBNs etc. Working knowledge of the Landlord & tenant Act 1954 Experience in lease interpretation, re-gearing, deeds of rectification/variation Act sensitively to staff relocation because of selling properties Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Communicate complex/technical information in a clear and non-threatening manner Present findings to groups and offer reassurance where the meeting may be charged or challenging Ability to reconcile conflicting views where there may be significant barriers to understanding or acceptance Proven ability to deal sensitively but fairly with difficult circumstances Acts as a role model empowering transparency, inclusivity, honesty and objectivity Developed negotiating and persuasion skills Clear thinking, confident decision maker, able to quickly absorb and analyse information presented Able to exchange complex technical & project related information with specialists and contractors and to communicate that information with non-specialist user groups Desirable Thorough knowledge of property legislation, regulation and best practice, in particular in a public sector setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current developments within the NHS Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Knowledge of NHS Standards of Cleanliness Expert knowledge of contracting systems and processes Desirable Good working knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and other NHS guidance NEC4 and other contractual arrangements Suitable IT skills i.e CAD, Microsoft office including Project, AutoCAD and BIM software knowledge and implementation experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Lister Hospital Corys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)