Estates & Facilities IT Systems Manager

NHS; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Estates & Facilities IT Systems Manager to enhance the performance of critical IT systems. This role involves overseeing the development and maintenance of various systems, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. You will lead projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive improvements across multiple sites. With flexible working options and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in community healthcare services while enjoying a beautiful working environment in Sussex.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective nurseries

Active diversity networks

Beautiful location near South Downs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing IT systems and projects in a healthcare environment.
• Strong technical skills and understanding of compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Estates IT systems.
• Provide technical support and training to staff on system use.
• Analyze performance data and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

CAFM Systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Compliance Frameworks

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Job summary

We're seeking an experienced Estates & Facilities IT Systems Manager to oversee the development, maintenance, and performance of key Estates IT systems at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

This senior and specialist role ensures our Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), compliance databases, and asset registers are operational, compliant, and fit for purpose. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance system performance, lead service improvement projects, and support safe, efficient Estates and Facilities services.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, a solid understanding of compliance frameworks, and confidence to lead projects and influence change across multiple sites.

Our sites are spread across Sussex, offering flexibility in your base location at one of several sites.

Main duties of the job

You will manage a portfolio of Estates IT systems and execute projects to improve data quality, system performance, and reporting. Your key duties include:

1. Leading the development and implementation of Estates IT systems, including procurement, integration, testing, and upgrades.
2. Acting as system lead for CAFM, BMS, compliance databases, and electronic asset registers.
3. Maintaining and enhancing compliance dashboards, reports, and workflows.
4. Providing technical support and training to Estates staff on system use.
5. Supporting service continuity, business planning, and compliance reporting.
6. Analyzing performance data and presenting findings to stakeholders.
7. Collaborating with Estates and Capital Development teams on asset databases and smart PPM systems.
8. Driving Estates IT projects, supporting user adoption and system benefits.
9. Providing leadership and guidance on compliance, including SFG20 and HTM requirements.

You will also support change management, training, stakeholder engagement, and technology integration.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services in East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care, helping patients manage health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our vision is to provide excellent community care. We offer diverse opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, homes, and Sussex bases.
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualized hours, flexi-retirement.
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
• Cost-effective nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active networks for EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
• Beautiful location near South Downs and coast.

Our values: Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide our work.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This position may close early if sufficient applications are received.