Estates Operations Manager

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Estates Operations Manager to lead a dedicated team within a vital healthcare environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to manage operations across multiple sites, ensuring swift responses to maintenance needs and contributing to high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a background in construction, and a commitment to delivering efficient services. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and promotes a positive work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

NHS Scotland Pension

Enhanced Pay Rates for Unsocial Hours

Training Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlement

Work-Life Balance Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and motivating large teams.
• Knowledge of SHTMs within Healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work across properties in North Highland.
• React quickly to breakdowns and manage small-scale projects.

Skills

Team Management

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Construction Knowledge

Healthcare Experience

Education

Recognized Qualifications

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Have you got a construction and maintenance background and are looking for a new career and a good staff motivator? NHS Highland has a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for a Senior Operations Manager to support the Head of Estates Operations overseeing work across properties in North Highland. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and motivated, able to react quickly to breakdowns within the NHSH estate, manage small-scale projects, and coordinate contractors or in-house trades teams to carry out maintenance safely. The role is primarily based at Raigmore, with potential travel to other sites across NHSH. Effective management, quick response to critical faults, and prioritization of work are essential to contribute to excellent patient care.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in managing and motivating large teams
• Commitment to delivering effective and efficient services, sometimes outside normal hours
• Knowledge and experience of the SHTMs within Healthcare (preferred)
• Experience in a healthcare environment (advantageous)
• Current UK driving license
• Recognized qualifications as detailed in the job description

We seek a team player who is self-motivated and flexible, willing to participate in a 1:6 on-call rota. We offer benefits including NHS Scotland pension, enhanced pay rates for unsocial hours, training opportunities, generous leave entitlement, and policies supporting work-life balance with a 37-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm), subject to occasional change.

For informal enquiries, contact Sharon Kelly, Head of Estates Operations North Highland, at 07940 242283.

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles, and strives to foster a positive, inclusive culture.

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. Some service areas may temporarily require up to an additional 30 minutes per week, paid accordingly.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care