Head of Facilities

Priory; Alloway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic is seeking a Head of Facilities to lead the Estates and Facilities operations across the Ayr site. You will line manage Housekeeping, Administration, Medical Secretaries, Maintenance, Reception and Catering, while contributing as a member of the Hospital Senior Management Team.

You will possess strong leadership, budget control and health & safety knowledge, with experience in healthcare or hospitality settings.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proven direct line management experience, ideally at a senior management level.
• Experience working within Healthcare or Hospitality in a similar operational role.
• Strong project management experience with relevant qualification.
• Experience of budget management and financial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the hospital, including Estates and Facilities.
• Direct line management of Housekeeping, Administration, Medical Secretaries, Maintenance, Reception and Catering teams.
• Support the wider team and site as needed and be part of the Hospital Senior Management Team.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours and contribute to a positive high-performing culture.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Line management

Budget management

Job description

Head of Facilities

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ayr Clinic

Compensation: £50,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Salary is £50,000 per annum
Full Time – 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join our team.

Ayr Clinic, Ayr, is a low secure mental health service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or personality disorder. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the hospital, including Estates and Facilities. You will directly line manage the Housekeeping, Administration, Medical Secretaries, Maintenance, Reception and Catering teams, while playing an active role as a member of the Hospital Senior Management Team.

You will be expected to provide cover and support to the wider team and site as and when needed.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience of direct line management, ideally at a senior management level.
• Experience working within Healthcare or Hospitality in a similar operational role.
• Strong project management experience with relevant qualification.
• Experience of budget management and financial responsibility.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, with an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in situations involving ambiguity and change.
• Strong customer service skills with a professional and solutions-focused approach.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.