Job summary If you are looking for an exciting new challenge Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) which is a Specialist Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust, is the place for you. We are currently looking to recruit 2 Site Facilities Engagement Managers on a permanent basis. The post holders 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 Site Facilities Engagement Managers will carry out a wide range of audits including waste, catering, cleaning, environmental and hygiene etc. across a range of sites to include inpatient, community, and corporate environments. They will also provide assurance that national and local standards are in place and maintained as well as ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.As part of this role the Site Facilities Engagement Managers will be based at a hospital site location within the Trust's organisation to be agreed upon appointment and will be willing to travel around the vast geography of the organisation. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that is passionate about the services it provides. Main duties of the job The Site Facilities Engagement Managers primary role is to manage, monitor, review and support the Estates & Facilities team to provide operational services to include Estates, Domestic, Catering, Laundry, Waste Management, Workforce & Logistics, Estates and Security Management via a range of providers to include SLA's, contracts and PFI Partners. To support the provision of an efficient and effective Estates & Facilities service to all service users, staff and visitors throughout the Trust. The post holder will be intrinsic in supporting localities on a day to day basis for Estates & Facilities services and visiting wards daily. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-CS2676-MS-D Job locations Base will be allocated depending on Network supported Preston PR5 6AW Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Facilities management related qualification or equivalent work experience IOSH Health and Safety qualification or equivalent experience Desirable Relevant professional or managerial qualification Waste Management Awareness Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of National Healthcare Cleaning Standards Able to demonstrate an understand of National Catering Standards Good understanding of relevant legislation i.e. CoSHH, health & safety, catering, waste management and statutory compliance Motivated problem solver that has the ability to work using own initiative Competent IT User particularly Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Experience Essential Relevant team leading experience in one or more of the following: Linen and Laundry Management Domestic Services Workforce & Logistics Work Related Circumstances Essential Work within deadlines Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role Ability to undertake the duties of the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Facilities management related qualification or equivalent work experience IOSH Health and Safety qualification or equivalent experience Desirable Relevant professional or managerial qualification Waste Management Awareness Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of National Healthcare Cleaning Standards Able to demonstrate an understand of National Catering Standards Good understanding of relevant legislation i.e. CoSHH, health & safety, catering, waste management and statutory compliance Motivated problem solver that has the ability to work using own initiative Competent IT User particularly Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Experience Essential Relevant team leading experience in one or more of the following: Linen and Laundry Management Domestic Services Workforce & Logistics Work Related Circumstances Essential Work within deadlines Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role Ability to undertake the duties of the post 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Base will be allocated depending on Network supported Preston PR5 6AW Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)