Job summary The post holder manages and delivers safe, effective, and compliant facilities services to the Trust, its staff, patients, and visitors. This role requires advanced strategic and operational skills, alongside professional qualifications, to meet clinical needs and adhere to modern practices and legislation. Key responsibilities include: Provide leadership and strategic vision for the Facilities Directorate, covering all sites operated by the Trust. Manage and ensure high-quality, patient-focused facilities services, enhancing patient, visitor, and staff experiences. Achieving value for money: Whether services are delivered in-house or outsourced. Deputising for the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities as needed. The post holder will represent the Trust in external forums, lead strategic projects, and support the Estates & Facilities Division's vision to drive positive change and improve patient care. The post holder will be responsible for implementing strategic and efficiency initiatives throughout the Estates and Facilities division and the Trust, including overseeing the divisional QIPP programme. The role also requires participation in the RUH Management on-call rota Main duties of the job As the Associate Director of Facilities, the role holder will be accountable for safely providing various services. These include: Catering (Retail and Patient) Cleaning (Planned & Reactive) Courier Services Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) Portering Post Room Premises Assurance Model (PAM) for Facilities Services Health and Safety Linen & Laundry Services Security and Car Parking Staff Residences Switchboard Swimming Pool Waste Management Services The role involves close collaboration with the Trust's Executive Team, including Non-Executive Directors, Trust Governors, and the Trust Management Executive, including Deputy Directors, Divisional Directors, Divisional Directors of Nursing, Heads of Department, Matrons, the Infection Prevention Control Team, and Quality Improvement Leads. The role holder will comprehensively oversee and manage the Facilities Department budgets. The role holder will be an accredited facilities professional who can demonstrate significant CPD and work within the profession. About us At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 to £101,677 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 427-6923364 Job locations Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NH Bath BA1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential degree level qualification Post Graduate Management Qualification NEBOSH General Certificate Evidence of CPD Membership in an appropriate professional institution. Desirable Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Experience Essential Significant strategic and operational experience in acute healthcare or comparable sector Significant senior management experience within healthcare or comparable sector Experienced in managing Health and safety services and teams Demonstrable experience in managing change and influencing culture within large organisations Desirable Implementation of sustainable design and practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential degree level qualification Post Graduate Management Qualification NEBOSH General Certificate Evidence of CPD Membership in an appropriate professional institution. Desirable Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Experience Essential Significant strategic and operational experience in acute healthcare or comparable sector Significant senior management experience within healthcare or comparable sector Experienced in managing Health and safety services and teams Demonstrable experience in managing change and influencing culture within large organisations Desirable Implementation of sustainable design and practice 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NH Bath BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)