Facilities Manager | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS organization is seeking an energetic Facilities Manager to oversee operations across various sites in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management, strong leadership skills, and a proactive attitude. This role is essential for maintaining safe and well-functioning environments for patients and staff. Competitive benefits and flexible working options are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diverse workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Facilities Manager with a background in estates and facilities services.
• Ability to manage staff effectively and coordinate services.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estates and Facilities Team to ensure buildings are safe and clean.
• Lead operations across multiple sites, coordinating services and staff.
• Liaise with team members providing necessary help and advice.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of site operations

Good IT skills

Proactive problem-solving

Flexible, team-oriented attitude

Job description

Overview

A rare opportunity to assist in the management of a large and diverse estates and facilities function for two NHS organisations. Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust and Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust have created an integrated estates function to develop and deliver local services to local people. The Facilities Manager role will be key to delivering a successful facilities service to support the clinical and well-being strategies for both organisations and the local STP.

About the role

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our Estates and Facilities Team. If you like the idea of working and travelling across a range of NHS buildings in Hertfordshire, the Facilities Manager role could be what you’re looking for. The team covers a wide range of sites with varying facilities from hospital-based and out-patient services to office-based Head Office environments for both Trusts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estates and Facilities Team to ensure buildings are safe, clean and in good condition for patients, service users and visitors.
• Lead facilities operations across multiple sites, coordinating services and staff as required.
• Liaise regularly with team members and provide help and advice to colleagues as needed.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience as a Facilities Manager with a background in estates and facilities services, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
• Strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of site operations.
• Ability to manage staff and coordinate services effectively.
• Good IT skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a flexible, team-oriented attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to uphold the Trust’s values.

Benefits and culture

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. Our vision is: “Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.” Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.

Important notices

• We don’t want you to miss out, so if there is high interest the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date—please apply as soon as possible.
• You’ve made a great decision to apply to join HCT—we’re looking forward to the next steps.
• Vaccination: While not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports staff vaccination where possible.
• Flexible working: We are committed to supporting flexible working options wherever possible and welcome discussions on flexible patterns.
• Proposed interview date: 22-Sep-2025
• Advert closes: Saturday 13 Sep 2025