Head of Facilities

Priory Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Job summary

Priory Hospital Nelson House in Gosport, Hampshire, is seeking a Head of Facilities to lead Estate and Facilities operations. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours) offers a hands-on leadership position within a rehabilitation service.

You will line manage housekeeping, admin, medical secretaries, maintenance, reception and catering while working as a key member of the hospital's Senior Management Team to drive safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the hospital including Estates and Facilities.
• Directly line-manage Housekeeping, Administration, Medical Secretaries, Maintenance, Reception and Catering.
• Participate as a member of Hospital Senior Management Team.
• Provide cover and support to the wider team and site as needed.
• Demonstrate Priory leadership behaviours during recruitment and in role.

Skills

Excellent communication

Direct line management

Healthcare or Hospitality experience

Project management qualification

Budget management

Health & Safety IOSH/NEBOSH

Organisation & time-management

Adaptability to change

Customer service

Leadership/leadership behaviours

Education

Project management qualification

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Head of Facilities

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Nelson House

Compensation: £36,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Nelson House

Salary is £36,000 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Nelson House has an opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join our team.

Priory Hospital Nelson House, Gosport, Hampshire is a rehabilitation service offering level 1 and level 2 care for males with mental health conditions and complex needs, including behaviours that challenge and substance misuse issues. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Rowner Road and Portsmouth Harbour railway station approximately 3-4 miles from the service.

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.