Job summary Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust provides mental health services across the majority of Wiltshire, Avon and parts of Gloucestershire and Somerset, with over 40 inpatient wards and 40 outpatient facilities of various sizes. To improve our in-house estates services we are seeking to recruit a highly competent, enthusiastic, motivated individual as Estates Officer to assist in managing the upkeep of the AWP estate. Main duties of the job The post holder will assist in managing the maintenance contract arrangements of the trust, liaise with operational service staff to ensure the estate meets their needs, contribute to developing programmes for refurbishment where needed, and take responsibility for some aspects of technical statutory compliance of the estate. To successfully achieve this, a wide-ranging experience of estate maintenance is needed, together with areas of detailed knowledge or specialism in either a building fabric construction/maintenance discipline or a building services mechanical/electrical discipline. Experience of supervising work in the healthcare environment, particularly mental health or elderly care, would be beneficial. About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 342-EFM012-0325 Job locations Callington Road Hospital Marmalade Lane Bristol BS4 5BJ Job description Job responsibilities Key Local Information: The post holder will carry out the Estates Officer function mainly to the West geographical area of AWP (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire), and also to other properties served by AWP as required.Provide support and cover for colleagues in the Estates team across the AWP area. Number of sites: circa 40 (variable) Number of staff responsible for: Directly employed 0; Contracted site activity through several maintenance contracts and capital work contracts The role includes: Acting as the Estates representative to the West area of the Trust. Attending site management and project meetings. Periodically reviewing site condition and maintenance requirementsIdentifying opportunities for estate improvements and assisting in prioritising works. Arranging works and raising orders from capital or revenue budgets up to approximately £200k p/a. Job description Job responsibilities Key Local Information: The post holder will carry out the Estates Officer function mainly to the West geographical area of AWP (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire), and also to other properties served by AWP as required.Provide support and cover for colleagues in the Estates team across the AWP area. Number of sites: circa 40 (variable) Number of staff responsible for: Directly employed 0; Contracted site activity through several maintenance contracts and capital work contracts The role includes: Acting as the Estates representative to the West area of the Trust. Attending site management and project meetings. Periodically reviewing site condition and maintenance requirementsIdentifying opportunities for estate improvements and assisting in prioritising works. Arranging works and raising orders from capital or revenue budgets up to approximately £200k p/a. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Estates management related qualification at degree level or equivalent training and experience Knowledge Essential Technical knowledge of Estates works management, with detailed knowledge in the area of either building, electrical, or mechanical systems. Able to act as Responsible Person in at least one specialist subject area. Experience Essential Experience of managing estates maintenance or project works from initial concept through procuring to completion and handover Person Specification Qualifications Essential Estates management related qualification at degree level or equivalent training and experience Knowledge Essential Technical knowledge of Estates works management, with detailed knowledge in the area of either building, electrical, or mechanical systems. Able to act as Responsible Person in at least one specialist subject area. Experience Essential Experience of managing estates maintenance or project works from initial concept through procuring to completion and handover 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 Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Address Callington Road Hospital Marmalade Lane Bristol BS4 5BJ Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)