Deputy Head of Facilities Management

Integrated Care System; Bolton, Preston, Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Deputy Head of Facilities Management in Bolton. The successful candidate will oversee facilities management operations, ensuring high-quality services aligned with Trust values. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in facilities operations across multiple sites, focusing on compliance and strategic development.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or senior management.
• Demonstrable leadership experience and compassionate approach.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational domains of FM.
• Manage high-quality facilities services across multiple sites.
• Advocate for innovative solutions and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree or equivalent in Facilities Management

Professional qualification in related field

Tools

AutoCad

Job description

NWAS is seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic leader to join us as Deputy Head of Facilities Management.

This role will oversee the delivery of FM scope ensuring high-quality, equitable and sustainable facilities within the Trust's extensive estate across the North West. The successful applicant will lead the evolving changes to how space is managed supporting innovative solutions and enabling operational excellence, ensuring all stations and premises support frontline services and thus patient care, while embodying the Trust's values.

With a proven track record of transformation within a facilities management or similar setting, you will champion inclusive, efficient and future proof working environments, aligned with the Trust's aims of working together to shape a better future and being a brilliant place to work.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Head of Facilities Management occupies a pivotal leadership role within the NWAS, charged with advancing the strategic and operational domains of the facilities management function. The role prioritises the delivery of facilities services that are high-quality, cost-efficient, compliant with regulatory frameworks and aligned with the Trust's overarching goals.

If you have positive energy and are ready to make a meaningful impact, developing our FM teams along the way, in the support of our stakeholders, leading with compassion and professionalism, apply now to be part of a motivated and inspired department within a Trust that is there when people need us the most.

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job responsibilities

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 37.5 hours per week

Base: either Bolton, Liverpool or Preston

Travel: Must have ability to travel independently by car, around the Trust

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Skills

• Exceptional leadership and strategic management skills, with a focus on inclusive and values based leadership
• Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership
• Experience in the application of HR processes
• Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in resource optimisation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for negotiating, influencing, and fostering collaboration
• Project management skills, with a capability to handle multiple, complex projects within tight deadlines
• Proficiency in IT systems relevant to facilities and space management

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification, or demonstrable experience at a senior level, in Facilities Management, Estates or other related field.
• A working knowledge of AutoCad and experience of instrumental changes resulting from planning stage
• Evidence of continuing professional development in facilities management.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance requirements, including health and safety, DSE regulations, and space management.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and their integration into facilities management
• Thorough understanding of NHS People Plan objectives and their application in operational strategies
• Significant experience in managing facilities management operations across multiple sites.
• Demonstrable experience in space planning, policy development, and small works project management.
• Proven track record in managing budgets, contracts, and achieving value-for-money outcomes.
• Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of driving innovation and integrating technology into operational practices.
• Successful stakeholder engagement, including with senior leaders and external service providers
• Participation in governance processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Values

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
• Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
• Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

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.

Employer name

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Estuary Point, Ladybridge Hall or Broughton

Estuary Point, Ladybridge Hall or Broughton