Accommodation Manager

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Pembury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

27 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking a Staff Accommodation Manager to oversee on-site and off-site staff housing, ensuring accommodation is kept to high standards and compliant with policies. The role supports the Head of Facilities Management and Estates, focusing on occupancy, budget reporting, and service quality.

You will coordinate building maintenance, oversee tenancy documentation, and help maximise occupancy.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or estates operations.
• Knowledge of tenancy agreements and building safety.
• Ability to manage budgets and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff accommodation blocks and ensure accommodation is fit for purpose.
• Monitor tenancy agreements and ensure records are compliant.
• Oversee minor building maintenance and service contracts.

Skills

Facilities management

Building maintenance

Budget reporting

Data protection

Tools

Property management software

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for providing accommodation both on-site and off-site for all appropriate staffing groups. To assist the Head of Facilities Management in providing all administrative and reporting functions necessary for the effective management of Staff Residencies in TWH and 32 High Street, Staff Accommdation. Maximise income from Staff Accommodation by ensuring that all properties are available to let and are fit for purpose. The Post Holder will also be expected to support the Assistant Facilities managers in other ad hoc duties. The Post Holder will manage the Trust Staff Accommodation block (Tunbridge Wells), providing an effective and efficient Support Service to all Residents including: Review and increase rental charges when applicable. Ensure Tenancy Agreements are completed correctly. Monitor the performance of Cleaning Services. Arrange and Monitor all minor Building Maintenance, 1 To manage the day-to-day Accommodation Service and to assist the Head of Facilities Management (MGH) in developing Accommodation services throughout the Trust. This will include the following: - Continuous review of the Trusts Residential Accommodation requirements. Continuous review and analysis of budget reports, occupancy/void levels, various statistical returns, and staffing groups. To assist in Benchmarking Trusts Accommodation Services 2 To develop, implement, and maintain a Building condition schedule working closely with the Estates Manager to prioritise and facilitate repairs and replacements as necessary. This will include: - Development of a Faults and Damage Register. Regular checks of all properties. Prioritise and advise the Estates Manager on Repairs and Maintenance. Monitor and sign off as complete all repairs undertaken by the Trusts Estates department or their contractors. To support Estates manager in carrying out the Week Fire alarm testing and record the results. Testing each call point on a rolling schedule over the year. (Training will be given if unfamiliar with fire alarm panels and routine testing) 3 Responsible for ensuring that all Tenancy Agreements, records, and all other documentation are kept safely complying with the Trust's policies on Data Protection and Confidentiality.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below