Job summary Operational and strategic responsibility for the management and leadership of soft Facilities services on behalf of the senior Facilities Management team. This role will have geographical responsibilities across the county for the delivery of the full range of Facilities services for sites based in the following locations. Swanage and Wareham, Blandford, Shaftesbury and Sherborne Responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality person centric services. Hybrid working. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to demonstrate the ability to support and drive change across our services, as well as providing support to the teams within their areas of responsibility. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously across the full Facilities and Estates services, working with other peers to deliver change, standardisation, best practice, lateral thinking and identification of opportunities for enhancement of quality improvements to deliver a patient centric service. Working with locality managers, service managers and professionals. You will need to have budget, HR, IT and Health & Safety experience. If you enjoy a challenge and have previous experience of line management, inspiring and leading others we would like to hear from you. For those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application. Main duties of the job Manage the Facilities soft services function for hospitals to including Catering Housekeeping Portering (where applicable) Site Management (where applicable) Responsible for the overall management, leadership and performance of the Facilities teams at assigned sites. Manage resources to meet service needs. Ensure compliance with statutory standards and recognised safe practice. Contribute to the planning and design of services in line with Trust, locality and government objectives to meet the needs of local people. Co-ordinate/link between hospital departments and estates for capital projects/contractors, contributing to capital bid plans and preparing business cases as required. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. Recommend a friend Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number 152-S174.24A Job locations Estates & Facilities Distribution Hub Unit 4, The Omega Centre, Sandford Lane, Wareham BH20 4DY Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Person Specification Knowledge, skills and experience Essential Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent level of training and experience. Or Relevant diploma or equivalent level of training and experience, plus further management knowledge or experience to degree level equivalent. Relevant level of training and experience in Health and Safety management Practical experience of facilitating and managing change Job specific experience Essential Experience in managing large numbers of staff and budgets Practical experience of facilitating and managing change Extensive recent experience within a comparable role. Desirable Extensive experience of working with senior level clinical and managerial staff Evidence of effective Risk management skills Managerial/Supervisory experience Essential Experience of performance management Finance/Resources Essential Able to promote the best use of available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment Person Specification Knowledge, skills and experience Essential Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent level of training and experience. Or Relevant diploma or equivalent level of training and experience, plus further management knowledge or experience to degree level equivalent. Relevant level of training and experience in Health and Safety management Practical experience of facilitating and managing change Job specific experience Essential Experience in managing large numbers of staff and budgets Practical experience of facilitating and managing change Extensive recent experience within a comparable role. Desirable Extensive experience of working with senior level clinical and managerial staff Evidence of effective Risk management skills Managerial/Supervisory experience Essential Experience of performance management Finance/Resources Essential Able to promote the best use of available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment 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. Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address Estates & Facilities Distribution Hub Unit 4, The Omega Centre, Sandford Lane, Wareham BH20 4DY Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)