CAFM & Estate Information System Manager

Transformationunitgm; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS foundation trust is looking for a CAFM & Estates Information Systems lead to support and develop digital solutions for a new hospital project. You'll manage data accuracy and compliance, possess significant experience in systems management, and contribute to departmental goals during an exciting time of transformation. This role promotes a supportive working environment with an emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in performing complex, demanding work in property and estates management.
• Strong background in healthcare systems and associated compliance standards.
• Ability to oversee a small team and manage IT systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of CAFM and Estates Information systems.
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and system availability.
• Contribute to budget oversight and development of digital estates procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

CAFM systems experience

IT systems management

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience in computer technology systems

AutoCAD Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAFM Systems (Planet)

IPR Systems (MICAD)

Job description

Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hinchingbrooke Hospital (Cross Site Working) Town Huntingdon Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2025 23:59

Band 6

Job overview

We’re seeking an experienced, proactive and detail-oriented CAFM & Estates Information Systems lead to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is a vital role supporting and developing our current service offering whilst working with the wider team to develop digital estates solutions for our new hospital development programme.

You’ll bring experience of property and estates related systems management from the NHS or another sector, along with strong technical skills in CAFM systems, PPM programmes and mobile device management. Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office along with the ability to interpret and communicate estate related data are essential. Experience of a healthcare estate , HTM guidance, MICAD , Planet systems and team supervision is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Trust during a period of exciting transformation, while also benefiting from a supportive working environment that values flexibility, professional development, and work-life balance.

If you’re motivated by digital innovation, data quality, and the desire to make a meaningful impact on healthcare infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

This role will be based over our 3 sites.

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

The postholder will lead the day-to-day management and development of the Trust’s CAFM and Estates Information systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and system availability. Key responsibilities include:

• Take a lead role in improving and developing the CAFM systems and Estates Information platforms utilised, to deliver a greater understanding of the building fabric, assets and compliance of the estate in general.
• Supporting overall statutory compliance of the service by developing and maintaining accurate asset data, maintenance regimes and generating evidence-based reports.
• Oversight of the various system users, permissions processes, problem solving, systems training, rolling out new systems as and when required, and ongoing development of CAFM system across the Estates & Facilities team.
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure efficient system operation and value for money and be a key contact to integrate digital twin data for the new Hospital programme
• Contributing to budget oversight, risk reporting, and the development of digital estates procedures and policies.

This role is vital in ensuring that estates services are safe, efficient, and aligned with regulatory requirements as the Trust prepares for the development of a new hospital complex.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff — see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person specification

Education

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in computer technology systems
• Specialist knowledge and experience in the use of CAFM/Asset Management reporting systems
• AutoCAD Qualification and ability to review, manipulate/update drawings on an occasional basis
• Have a working knowledge of CAFM Systems (Planet) and IPR systems (MICAD)

Experience

• Experience with performing various work activities which may be of a complex, demanding, routine or non-routine nature
• Working knowledge of IPR property management software tools and the operation of Planned Maintenance programmes
• Demonstrable experience of standard software programmes such as Microsoft Office Suite of products to include excel and PowerPoint
• Provide and receive complex information
• Knowledge and understanding of health technical memorandum HTM guidance relating to healthcare environment
• Experience in overseeing the work of a small team on such systems
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills

• Experience of using complex IT systems for clinical and financial governance
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Frequent concentration required with an unpredictable work pattern
• Ability to interpret data and build reports using a range of techniques, data and information

Communication

• Deliver training to a range of users of the CAFM systems in use any associated hardware via face-to-face sessions and online.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the Organisation and with service providers

We welcome applications from people who need a Skilled Worker visa, as long as the role is on the list of eligible jobs and meets the required salary. Please check your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship before applying: Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK .

Make sure you provide full and accurate details of your immigration status on your application. If you’re applying from outside the UK, you’ll need to provide a criminal record certificate for any country where you’ve lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.

If you’re applying for a role in health or adult social care, you may be eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa instead. It costs less and you won’t need to pay the annual health surcharge.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can.

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Application numbers

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