Assistant Community Facilities Manager

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Assistant Community Facilities Manager, where you'll oversee essential operational services across community hospitals. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in service delivery, working collaboratively to ensure high standards and compliance with national regulations. With a commitment to staff development and a supportive work environment, this position promises both professional growth and a fulfilling career in healthcare. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of employee benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on shopping

Occupational health services

Car lease schemes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff and operational services.
• Strong problem-solving and planning skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of facilities across multiple sites.
• Provide oversight to Facilities Services Supervisors.

Skills

Operational Management

Problem-Solving

Planning and Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Community Facilities Manager to join the team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH).

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual with a strong background in managing staff and operational services on a day-to-day basis. The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving abilities, a proven track record of multi-tasking, and outstanding planning and organisational skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will play a key role in ensuring smooth service delivery across multiple sites.

The Community Facilities Service supports several community hospitals, covering locations from Axminster to Moretonhampstead. As such, the role requires a high degree of flexibility and independence, along with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day operational management of staff and facilities

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The post holder will support the Community Facilities Manager in managing Facilities Services across all community hospital sites within the Eastern Division of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This includes ensuring appropriate staffing levels in line with agreed rotas and shift patterns to meet service delivery standards and client requirements at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operational Support: Assist with the daily management of facilities services across multiple sites, ensuring smooth operations in cleaning, patient catering, and other non-clinical services.
• Staff Oversight: Provide leadership and oversight to Facilities Services Supervisors (Community) and work collaboratively with Facilities Team Leaders and Facilities Service Assistants to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.
• Service Quality Monitoring: Actively monitor service standards, including cleanliness and maintenance, ensuring timely rectification of any deficiencies reported.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support compliance with national standards including NHS National Specification for Cleanliness, PLACE, and CQC requirements.
• Financial Awareness: Demonstrate awareness and consideration of cost-effective service delivery and budgetary constraints.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025

For further information please contact: Tasha Trevisick, Community Facilities Manager, [e-mail]

Our commitment to diversity: As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, integrating the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We support staff development through funding for care certificates, degrees, leadership qualifications, CPD, and rotational placements to help advance your NHS career.

Looking after you is important to us.

We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies. Starting with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 33 days. Access to occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities, and groups is also available.

Additional benefits include:

• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure, and home purchases
• Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including nursery facilities
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

These benefits are available if you're interested in this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description above, and you can download a full job description if applicable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be conducted to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum (pro-rata)