Estates Operations Manager

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare organization as an Estates Operations Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team in ensuring the smooth operation of facilities across North Highland. This role demands a proactive approach to managing projects and responding to urgent maintenance needs, all while fostering a culture of teamwork and respect. With a commitment to quality patient care, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the standards of healthcare facilities. Enjoy generous leave entitlements, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. If you are a motivated individual with a strong background in construction and maintenance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Enhanced Pay Rates

Training and Development

Generous Annual Leave

Work-Life Balance Policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing large teams in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of SHTMs preferred for effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance across properties in North Highland.
• Manage contractors and in-house teams for efficient service.

Skills

Team Management

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Knowledge of SHTMs

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? 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 overseeing work in properties across 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. The role requires effective management, quick reactions to critical faults, and the ability to prioritize daily work to contribute to excellent patient care.

What we are looking for

• Experience managing and motivating a large team, with a commitment 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.
• Recognized qualifications as detailed in the job description.
• A great team player who is self-motivated with a flexible approach to work, willing to participate in the 1:6 on-call rota.

We offer

• Automatic enrollment 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 - 5.00 pm, subject to occasional change.

Additional Information for Candidates

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. We foster a positive culture aligned with 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 from 1 April 2024, with no pay change. This may temporarily require working up to an additional 30 minutes per week until rosters are adjusted. For questions, contact the Recruiting Board.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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