Healthcare Facilities & Safety Operations Lead

Venturi Healthcare; Bamber Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Venturi Healthcare is seeking a skilled Facilities Manager to oversee safe, efficient management of buildings and technical services within a health and social care environment. A hybrid model is offered, with weekly on-site presence and a clean driving licence essential.

You will lead maintenance, health and safety, and contractor management, aiming to optimise processes, control costs and deliver measurable results. IOSH is essential and NEBOSH desirable.

Qualifications

• IOSH is essential; NEBOSH desirable.
• Strong background in technical services and facilities management, ideally within health or social care settings.
• 3+ years in a maintenance/facilities management role.
• Trade background in electrical or plumbing disciplines advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of building compliance, health & safety, and statutory requirements.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach with ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication skills with staff, contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage facilities operations, including planned and reactive maintenance, health & safety compliance, and contractor management.
• Manage major refurb projects across all sites while maintaining budgetary controls.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met in line with CQC standards.
• Deliver cost-effective facilities solutions while maintaining excellence in service.
• Manage and support the maintenance team, fostering openness, learning and accountability.
• Act as the competent person for health & safety supporting decision making.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support Venturi Healthcare's purpose and vision.
• Maintain facilities management dashboards for real-time performance monitoring.

Skills

IOSH

NEBOSH

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contract management

Procurement

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Venturi Healthcare is seeking a skilled Facilities Manager to oversee safe, efficient management of buildings and technical services within a health and social care environment. A hybrid model is offered, with weekly on-site presence and a clean driving licence essential.

You will lead maintenance, health and safety, and contractor management, aiming to optimise processes, control costs and deliver measurable results. IOSH is essential and NEBOSH desirable.