Space and Utilisation Manager
- NHS
- Full Time
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- 37338.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Are you an experienced professional with a knack for strategic management and space optimisation? King's Mill Hospital is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as the Space Utilisation and Cost Management Lead.
The Space Utilisation and Cost Management Lead will play a key role in reducing space-related costs and supporting the Property Manager and the Trust in the strategic management of the Trust's estate. You will be responsible for all matters related to the occupancy and utilisation of space within the Trust's portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake, maintain, and manage all aspects of space and utilisation for the Trust.
Lead on all space occupancy and utilisation matters, liaising with each division/organisation to ensure effective use of space.
Support the Property Manager and the Trust in managing space occupancy and cost matters for the Trust's portfolio.
Develop and deliver an effective, long-term space management strategy.
Contribute to the delivery of the Trust's estate strategy and investment plans
King's Mill Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe and efficient hospital environment. We strive to achieve our primary aims and objectives while operating within all relevant regulatory, advisory, compliance, financial, and service delivery frameworks.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive team, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Developed negotiation skills
- IT skills i.e CAD, Microsoft office including Project, AutoCAD and BIM software knowledge and implementation experience
- Report writing skills
- Highly customer focussed/orientated
- Good communication skills whether written, verbal or electronic
- Demonstrable problem-solving capability with ability to maintain a flexible and collaborative approach
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of construction legislation including planning and compliance regulations
- Good working knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and other NHS guidance
- Good knowledge of MiCAD and space utilisation software
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist professional knowledge via an degree level or equivalent
- Membership of recognised professional institution relevant to the role such as IOSH, RICS, RIBA, APM, CIBSE, etc
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of the NHS
- Health and Safety training and qualifications e.g NEBOSH certificate and/or construction safety
- Good understanding of Health and Safety and financial aspects of Capital Management
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant experience within a similar role
- Good knowledge and experience of managing and delivering schemes which involve movement of staff
- Good stakeholder management skills
- Effective management of programmes and budget
- Proven experience of managing internal and contractor teams
Desirable
- Experience involving the refurbishment and construction on NHS buildings
- Experience of working with a Project Management Office
- Experience of estates property management and space utilisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
