Facilities Manager | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sherborne seeks a Facilities Manager to lead a team of 28. This role involves ensuring a clean and safe environment while managing budgets and resources effectively. You will collaborate across teams, maintaining high standards of health and safety. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to inspire a team. A driving license is essential, and prior experience in the Facilities sector is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Facilities sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and confidently use various computer systems.
• Experience in staff and budget management; health and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Facilities team to meet on-site needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and fire prevention.
• Collaborate with teams on health and safety arrangements and building projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Management experience

Leadership abilities

Customer-focused mindset

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

Overview

Yeatman Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient services supported by Facilities Services, including cleaning, catering and porter services. We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and considerate Facilities Manager to lead a team of 28 and work with clinical and admin colleagues to provide a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Facilities team, ensuring responsive and flexible support to meet on-site needs.
• Carry out auditing, budget checks, payroll validation and participate in team meetings.
• Be highly visible and responsive to site issues; communicate effectively with staff, patients and visitors.
• Collaborate with other teams and specialist advisers across the Trust on local health and safety arrangements, business resilience planning, fire safety, and estates/building projects.
• On occasion, directly support facility teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and fire prevention within the service area.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience within the Facilities sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Full-time weekday position; ability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week may be considered.
• Driving is essential for this post.
• Excellent communication, management and leadership skills; ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to continuous service improvement.
• Ability to work independently within their authority and confidently use a range of computer systems.
• Experience in staff and budget management; health and safety responsibilities.

Additional Details

• Employment requires a Standard DBS check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service and can present a valid DBS certificate will not need to complete another DBS check.
• Visa sponsorship is not available. Please hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship on successful application.
• This post is part of Facilities & Estates; Dorset HealthCare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary within the next 6–12 months. The NHS subsidiary will offer NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions, including pensions, to transferring staff and new hires after transfer in 2026.
• For queries, contact Pat Cooper at [e-mail].

As part of our vision, Dorset HealthCare is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We invite applicants from all backgrounds and are an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and supported to be their best.

Please read the attached job description and person specification and ensure your supporting statement reflects how your experience and skills apply to this post.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.