231700 (EGPP) Sector Estates Manager

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking an Estates Manager to lead maintenance management efforts across NHS Lothian properties. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legal and service requirements, managing effectively within financial limits. PVG Scheme membership is essential for this position. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as the organization strives for a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates maintenance management.
• PVG Scheme membership/record required.
• Ability to comply with statutory and service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage estates maintenance for NHS Lothian properties.
• Ensure effective use of contractors within financial limits.
• Provide support to disabled candidates and comply with equality standards.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

Provide progressive Estates maintenance management to all properties within the Facilities Directorate for NHS Lothian ensuring the Directly Employed Labour Organisation and measured term and specialist contractors are utilised effectively and efficiently within financial limits and comply with statutory and service requirements.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Jamie Ramsay on 0131 537 1428 or at [e-mail]