Estates Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to join their Estates Department. This vital role involves overseeing maintenance across properties in North Highland, ensuring effective management of a large team, and providing excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and quick-thinking, capable of managing projects and responding to critical faults. With a commitment to fostering a positive work environment, this position offers generous annual leave and training opportunities, making it an exciting career move for motivated individuals.

Benefits

Automatic NHS pension scheme enrolment

Enhanced pay rates for overtime

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Policies supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance work across properties in North Highland.
• Manage small-scale projects and coordinate contractors effectively.

Skills

Team Management

Project Management

Problem Solving

Healthcare Knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Recognized Qualifications in Management

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. To this end, 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? At NHS Highland, we have a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for a Senior Operations Manager to support the Head of Estates Operations in overseeing work across properties in North Highland. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and motivated, able to react and think quickly to deal with breakdowns within the NHSH estate, manage small-scale projects, and efficiently coordinate contractors or in-house trades teams to carry out maintenance work safely. The post is primarily based at Raigmore, with potential travel to sites across NHSH.

This role requires effective management, quick reactions to critical faults, and the ability to prioritize work daily to contribute to excellent patient care. We are looking for someone with experience managing and motivating a large team, committed to delivering effective and efficient services, sometimes outside normal working hours. Knowledge and experience of the SHTMs within Healthcare is preferred; experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous. A current UK driving license is essential. Applicants must have recognized qualifications as specified in the job description.

We seek a great team player who is self-motivated with a flexible approach to work, as variations to the standard working week may be necessary. Participation in the 1:6 on-call rota is required.

We offer:

• Automatic enrolment in the NHS Scotland pension scheme
• Enhanced pay rates for evening, weekend, and overtime work
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement, between 35 and 41 days (including public holidays), depending on length of service
• Policies supporting work-life balance and shift patterns within a 5-day workweek (Monday-Friday), working 37 hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. This may occasionally change to ensure high service levels.

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

To apply, complete the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. The closing date is midnight on the indicated date. For assistance with the application process, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/. To view our accessibility statement, visit: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/. Ensure your email address is accurate, and check your email (including junk folders) and Jobtrain account regularly for updates. For system support, contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub. Once submitted, applications cannot be amended. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only; internal staff should update their Jobtrain profile accordingly.

NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 NHS Scotland regional boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We strive to foster a positive environment aligned with our NHS and Social Care values:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty, and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. The advertisement and employment contracts will reflect this new schedule. Some service areas may require up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily, paid accordingly, until rotas or work patterns are adjusted to the new hours. For questions, contact the recruiting board.