Total 12 Manager level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Facilities Manager to join our team. We are looking for:

Somebody with building management experience who can take a leading role;

A team player with high levels of emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour; A proactive individual who is quick thinking and able to problem solve;

Someone who is well organised and able to manage multiple projects and staff;

What the school offers its staff

Supportive line management and appraisal;

A Wellbeing package;

A friendly and dedicated team of experienced and supportive staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Millfield, the welfare of the child is paramount. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff should understand their responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Attitudes towards promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people will be scrutinised during the selection process for the post that you have applied for.

To be responsible for the strategic management and operational delivery of Soft FM, ensuring that appropriate systems, processes and procedures are in place for the safe and effective delivery of the service. Ensuring that all plans are consistent with Atlass Business Plan and overall objectives. To ensure appropriate monitoring arrangements and reporting systems are in place for FM services. The post holder will analyse the results of all data and audits so improvements can be identified. There will be a need to compare and interpret results to make the right decisions about the future and improvement of some services. Manage and control all operational duties of the team ensuring services are continually developed to provide a modern high-quality service; that offers statutory compliance; services are in accordance with national requirements and/or published standards, manufacturers recommendations (as appropriate), are cost effective and meet the needs of its customers. Manage and develop policies and procedures related, or associated with Soft FM, ensuring appropriate Stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and auditing of compliance as appropriate. To communicate and advise the organisation on the policies in accordance with established governance protocol. Ensure suitable systems and processes are in place to manage compliance with all contractual, statutory and mandatory undertakings associated with the delivery of comprehensive soft Facilities Management Services. Provide annual/monthly reports detailing performance targets/standards ensuring the service provides quality standards that are compliant, efficient and cost effective. To maintain an overview of complaints and incidents and ensure that appropriate action is taken and that lessons are learned and shared. To manage the Soft FM service managers and to be responsible for those services, which are currently: -o Transport fleet of vehicles for non-patient porteringo Building Management operational activitieso Support Services clinical waste/domestic waste/pest control/uniformsPage 5 of 13o Catering within a hospital environmento Cleaning clinical and non-clinical To ensure there is a robust system of management and monitoring of the Risk Register for risks associated with all FM services, ensuring they are logged, recorded and reviewed with the team. Investigate and report on all appropriate incidents recorded (Datix) regarding Soft FM, ensuring that there is a learning culture. To represent Atlas BFWML at meetings and forums as appropriate ensuring information regarding services and reports are available as appropriate. To support Atlas in the development of information systems to support FM services and performance management communicating performance against KPIs to users on a regular basis this will cross over into other Atlas Business Units as an Integrated solution. The Post Holder will be solely responsible for the implementation, management and subsequent changes. To maintain an overview of capital projects and ensure the programme relating to FM services is delivered on time, costed appropriately and within budget. To work closely with Trust team members to ensure that Atlas initiatives are implemented locally and to ensure that information is available to assist with planning and FM services. In relation to Clifton Hospital, be responsible for the PLACE process and ensure results and action plans are reported at appropriate levels. Report on CQUIN (if required) related FM issues on a regular basis this includes but not limited to healthy eating initiatives via the Catering Department at Clifton Hospital. Take responsibility for ensuring all FM activities are carried out competently and safely, in compliance with health and safety legislation. Responsible for ensuring cleaning service providers follow the appropriate national standards and maintain them as outlined in the relevant documentation. Responsible for ensuring the Catering services provided meet the Standards for food and Drink in NHS Hospitals. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Negotiate supply contracts for the procurement of FM services with other specialist agencies and ensure these reflect current market prices and value for money for Atlas. Review and re-negotiate service provision contracts within Facilities Soft FM remit as required, ensuring best value for Atlas and performance criteria for customers. Monitor and maximise the income generated for Atlas via SLAs and service contracts delivered by Facilities Soft FM Services staff and service providers.Page 6 of 13 Deliver reductions on expenditure whilst still delivering acceptable standards of service delivery Investigate changes to provide a cost-effective service delivery by the involvement of key contactors and reduce revenue costs. Develop specifications for all services and work closely with other Atlas/Trust leads when tendering for the provision of these services. Manage various projects as necessary and ensure these are delivered on budget and within agreed time scales. Identify and pursue growth opportunities for Atlas. Including developing business cases and deliver on approval (aligned to services). Lead the mobilisation of any new services procured within the FM function. Review / instigate changes to work scheduling systems as appropriate to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and good use of resources. Negotiate with external agencies on behalf of Atlas, for example ICB/ICS/LPC/1LSC on issues such as service delivery, costs contracts. Manage the novated contract for the provision of domestic services at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital site with a contract value.

As a senior manager within Atlas, the post holder will have responsibility for the overall management of a multi-disciplined complex facilities management (FM) service (soft service bias), covering both acute and community locations and will therefore be a highly skilled professional with significant senior management experience in the leadership of multi-disciplinary and regionally spread FM service in an organisation of comparable complexity. A key component of this role is proven experience of contract management and procurement.

Together with overall managerial responsibility for Atlas FM staff at all levels, the post holder is expected to provide a customer focused, cost effective and efficient FM service using a combination of in-house staff and a range of independent contractors and professionals. The post covers a number of services most notably:
• Domestic services
• Waste
• Transport
• Pest control
• Catering
• Uniform
• Portering


The frequently fast changing, dynamic acute working environment, requires the post holder to demonstrate the ability to respond and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service. Therefore, they must have a high level, practical and theoretical knowledge of FM services, the associated knowledge of compliance legislation, healthcare standards and audits, contract management and be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information

To be responsible for the strategic management and operational delivery of Soft FM, ensuring that appropriate systems, processes and procedures are in place for the safe and effective delivery of the service. Ensuring that all plans are consistent with Atlas’s Business Plan and overall objectives.
• To ensure appropriate monitoring arrangements and reporting systems are in place for FM services. The post holder will analyse the results of all data and audits so improvements can be identified. There will be a need to compare and interpret results to make the right decisions about the future and improvement of some services.
• Manage and control all operational duties of the team ensuring services are continually developed to provide a modern high-quality service; that offers statutory compliance; services are in accordance with national requirements and/or published standards, manufacturers recommendations (as appropriate), are cost effective and meet the needs of its customers.
• Manage and develop policies and procedures related, or associated with Soft FM, ensuring appropriate Stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and auditing of compliance as appropriate. To communicate and advise the organisation on the policies in accordance with established governance protocol.
• Ensure suitable systems and processes are in place to manage compliance with all contractual, statutory and mandatory undertakings associated with the delivery of comprehensive soft Facilities Management Services.
• Provide annual/monthly reports detailing performance targets/standards ensuring the service provides quality standards that are compliant, efficient and cost effective.
• To maintain an overview of complaints and incidents and ensure that appropriate action is taken and that lessons are learned and shared.

• To manage the Soft FM service managers and to be responsible for those services, which are currently: -
o Transport – fleet of vehicles for non-patient portering
o Building Management – operational activities
o Support Services – clinical waste/domestic waste/pest control/uniforms
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o Catering – within a hospital environment
o Cleaning – clinical and non-clinical
• To ensure there is a robust system of management and monitoring of the Risk Register for risks associated with all FM services, ensuring they are logged, recorded and reviewed with the team.
• Investigate and report on all appropriate incidents recorded (Datix) regarding Soft FM, ensuring that there is a learning culture.
• To represent Atlas BFWML at meetings and forums as appropriate ensuring information regarding services and reports are available as appropriate.
• To support Atlas in the development of information systems to support FM services and performance management communicating performance against KPI’s to users on a regular basis – this will cross over into other Atlas Business Units as an Integrated solution. The Post Holder will be solely responsible for the implementation, management and subsequent changes.

• To maintain an overview of capital projects and ensure the programme relating to FM services is delivered on time, costed appropriately and within budget.
• To work closely with Trust team members to ensure that Atlas initiatives are implemented locally and to ensure that information is available to assist with planning and FM services.
• In relation to Clifton Hospital, be responsible for the PLACE process and ensure results and action plans are reported at appropriate levels.
• Report on CQUIN (if required) related FM issues on a regular basis this includes but not limited to healthy eating initiatives via the Catering Department at Clifton Hospital.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all FM activities are carried out competently and safely, in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring cleaning service providers follow the appropriate national standards and maintain them as outlined in the relevant documentation.
• Responsible for ensuring the Catering services provided meet the Standards for food and Drink in NHS Hospitals.



CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
• Negotiate supply contracts for the procurement of FM services with other specialist agencies and ensure these reflect current market prices and value for money for Atlas.
• Review and re-negotiate service provision contracts within Facilities Soft FM remit as required, ensuring best value for Atlas and performance criteria for customers.
• Monitor and maximise the income generated for Atlas via SLA’s and service contracts delivered by Facilities Soft FM Services staff and service providers.
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• Deliver reductions on expenditure whilst still delivering acceptable standards of service delivery
• Investigate changes to provide a cost-effective service delivery by the involvement of key contactors and reduce revenue costs.
• Develop specifications for all services and work closely with other Atlas/Trust leads when tendering for the provision of these services.
• Manage various projects as necessary and ensure these are delivered on budget and within agreed time scales.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities for Atlas. Including developing business cases and deliver on approval (aligned to services).
• Lead the mobilisation of any new services procured within the FM function.
• Review / instigate changes to work scheduling systems as appropriate to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and good use of resources.
• Negotiate with external agencies on behalf of Atlas, for example ICB/ICS/LPC/1LSC on issues such as service delivery, costs contracts.
• Manage the novated contract for the provision of domestic services at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital site with a contract value.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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FACILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER – REF 241145
£37,000 to £42,000 p.a. – Pay award pending
Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.
We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.
The Facilities service ensures that our outstanding campus and facilities are well-maintained, safe, and comfortable for our college community. We oversee building maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, building security, sustainability, and capital projects.
As a result of an exciting restructure of our Facilities Management Team, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Operations and Maintenance Manager to lead and enhance our facilities operations.
You will be accountable for providing outstanding leadership of the Facilities Operations, Statutory Compliance and Cleaning teams in the provision of first-class facilities, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment for our students, staff and visitors.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 22^nd November 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

The University of Central Lancashire is currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Operations Manager to join our growing Estates and Campus Services team based at our Burnley Campus.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management who is based at Preston; this is a new role providing the primary point of contact and coordination for all Estates and Facilities Management services at our Burnley Campus, which include security, cleaning, catering, maintenance, caretaking and on-site Health and Safety.
Our Burnley Campus is based just outside the town centre and consist of 4 buildings:
Newtown Mill – 4,500m2 (opening 2025)
Victoria Mill – 6,523m2
Sandygate Mill – 1,446m2
Sandygate Hall – 5,300m2
The buildings provide teaching, office, social, commercial, and residential accommodation to University staff and students.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and sustainable environment for all who study, work, or live at Burnley Campus, including students, staff, visitors and partners – contributing to the attraction, recruitment and retention of students and staff. Most of the technical service delivery at the Burnley Campus will be via our appointed FM Contractor; but the post holder must have a full understanding of hard and soft services delivery and the associated compliance systems.
You will receive technical and management support from the central team at the main Preston Campus, however it is important to note that this role will be expected to take operational decisions at the Burnley Campus on a day-to-day basis; including coordinating the initial estates and facilities management response to incidents and emergencies during evenings and weekends.
The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 4 in Facilities Management and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or be working towards it) You will also have significant experience in a senior facilities management role and a sound knowledge and understanding of statutory legislation and current best practice relating to estates and facilities management. Your technical competence, qualifications and experience are vitally important to this role; however it will be your leadership style and ability to motivate and engage your team that will make you stand out above other candidates.
You will be confident in interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, as you will be responsible for maintaining effective working relations with a wide range of stakeholders.
Candidates must meet all the essential criteria to be considered for interview. This role is based in Burnley.

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A client within the Public Sector based in Lancashire is currently recruiting for a Facilities Manager to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to manage the Building environment ensuring safe, compliant and quality services are provided and that all statutory requirements and procedures relating to legislation, fire and health and safety are undertaken.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• develop effective customer relationships, with internal and external customers, conducting Building User Group (BUG) meetings, and ensuring customer satisfaction with the service provided
• coordinate actions emerging from the BUG user group, liaising with relevant services as appropriate, feeding back on activities and events relevant to the Building and its surrounding environment and taking ownership for the delivery of tasks and resolution of issues
• monitor and coordinate services and activities delivered within a building ensuring safe working practices are adhered to, working across services to provide a single holistic response to issues.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experiential learning.

IT Literacy and familiarity with computer packages i.e., Microsoft Office.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• Demonstrable experience of managing multifunctional services and teams.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment and experience of customer liaison.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships across service areas and with a wide range of customers.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £17.55 p/h Umbrella Ltd. (approx. £14 p/h PAYE)

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Your new company

A leading logistics and storage company based in the Lancashire region is recruiting a facilities manager on a temporary basis, with the possibility to go permanent.

They are seeking an experienced FM to manage the on-site compliance, health and safety, and day-to-day management of the facility. The primary function of this role is to ensure the working environment, and the wider company portfolio is kept safe, efficient, and most importantly compliant.
The core duties will involve:

- Oversee all maintenance and repairs on company property
- Manage the contractors on site performing specialist work
- Inspect contractors work post completion
- Develop the compliance and H&S strategy
- Implement procedures to improve compliance
- Manage the Facilities Management budget
- Supervise the team of on-site facilities staff
- Oversee office relocation projects

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will require:
- Significant experience in Facilities Management and excellent knowledge of compliance
- Technical knowledge of HVAC, M&E, fire safety, asbestos and legionella
- People management experience
- IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
- Driving Licence

What you'll get in return

- 37 hours per week
- 6-month temporary contract, with possibility to go permanent
- Circa £50k salary
- Additional company benefits packag

What you need to do now


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Your New Role



We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Facilities Team Leader to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Garth, Ulnes Walton, Leyland PR26 8NE. This role is based on-site with free parking available; it is not accessible by public transport.



There will be a need to work 1 in 4 weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).



At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.



Facilities Team Leader plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.



The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).

You will be responsible for:

Assist in and supervise the delivery of a range of facilities services to the prison in line with contractual commitments. Compliance focused.
Help to maintain standards as set out in the Service Level Agreement.
Communicate problems and concerns promptly through line management ensuring quick resolution.
Ensure the health, safety and security of staff, contractors, premises, and equipment by encouraging and monitoring best practices at all times.
Check and sign timesheets in accordance with procedures.
Ensure all requirements are met through liaising with HMPS management to receive and manage expectations.
This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.


What makes this role unique is you will ensure all compliance and safety in the establishment is met, building a strong relationship with the client. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).



We want to hear from you if you have/are:

Previous experience of working within the Facilities/Estate management arena.
Facilities Management qualifications are advantageous.
A level 3 qualification in a trade is advantageous but not essential, with Plumbing being ideal.
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance.
IT Literate.
Team management, working on own initiative, understand deadlines and priority.
Management of engineers, dealing with customer and client.


Ideally you will be qualified in IOSH with experience in Facilities Management.



In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have a calm attitude under pressure and experience in using Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.





What we offer you



When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program



Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
On site - free use of gym, staff mess


We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.



We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.





Who is Amey?



We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.
Our leading data and analytics capability enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.


To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk





Application Guidance



Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.



Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!



We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Service Care Solutions are looking for a Senior Facilities Manager to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-month initial contract.

Location: Preston

Job role/responsibilities:
To provide leadership, ownership, accountability, and direction across the Facilities Management department to support delivery of the constabulary's strategic aims and objectives.

• Develop and deliver strategies and policies for all aspects of Facilities Management, ensuring effective compliance in line with regulatory and legislative requirements to meet the needs of the Constabulary and its customers.
• Provide professional support, guidance, advice and prepare reports for the EFM Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the OPCC, and other Service Users on matters included within the area of responsibilities.
• Ensure departmental resilience by providing cover for other departmental managers and making business decisions in their absence as agreed by the Head of Department
• Contribute to the development of effective and efficient property portfolio and services, including build, acquisition, and disposal of property, building replacement and capital investment plan.
• Be responsible for leading, daily management and function of the Facilities Management department.
• To be responsible for performance management across the Facilities Management department, including but not limited to SLAs, specifications, procurement, and contract management.
• Be responsible for leading, overall management, monitoring and compliance across the range of FM services force wide.
• Manage, monitor, review, and report on contracted service functions across the Force within own area of responsibility.
• Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place with regards to Business Continuity.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Experience of a managing a high quality, measurable, customer focused business support service.
• Experience of formulating and developing strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Experience of contract management and tendering processes in line with established Force procurement practices and frameworks.
• An understanding of capital accounting, use of Red Book valuations and RICS service charges code of practice.
• Experience of managing and knowledge of RICS GP Surveying, compliant valuations, including asset, market, and insurance.
• Experience of preparing and delivering management information, briefings, and reports.
• Negotiating and influencing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications required:

• Degree in Business or Facilities Management or equivalent qualification.
• Qualification in a relevant Health and Safety area, e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Membership of professional body (e.g. IWFM, CIOB).
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.

The Facilities Manager (Car Parking, Non-Patient Transport, Accommodation and Main Entrance) is responsible for a number of services in the Division. The post holder is responsible for the management of the Car Parking services for Staff and Visitors at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and Clifton hospital; operational oversight of the Non-patient transport service from Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Also, all on-site accommodation staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital The postholder acts as line manager for the Trusts Voluntary Services Manager and finally, the postholder is responsible for the management of the main entrance of Blackpool Victoria Hospital including the reception. This is a varied role, and the Facilities Manager (Car Parking, Non-patient Transport, Accommodation and Main Entrance) must be committed to applying a innovative approach to "develop new ways of working which best deliver the range and quality of service required, in as efficient and effective a way as possible, and organised to best meet the needs of patients, staff and visitors". The role includes ensuring compliance with legislation, project management and operational management of services to ensure that best practice and innovation are used to provide the best service to patients, staff and visitors. For more detail please read the job description and person specification

As a senior manager within Atlas, the post holder will have responsibility for the overall management of a multi-disciplined complex facilities service, covering both acute and community locations and will therefore be a highly skilled professional with significant senior management experience in the leadership of a large multi-disciplinary Facilities service in an organisation of comparable complexity.

Together with overall managerial responsibility for Atlas facilities staff at all levels, the post holder is expected to provide a customer focused, cost effective and efficient building and engineering service using a combination of in-house staff and a range of independent contractors and professionals; including appointed architects, quantity surveyors, mechanical and electrical consultants, principal contractors, sub-contractors, and specialist contractors.

The frequently fast changing, dynamic acute working environment, requires the post holder to demonstrate the ability to respond and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service. Therefore, they must have a high level, practical and theoretical knowledge of facilities services, the associated compliance legislation and be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.

As well as Excellent leadership and management skills, the post holder will be a highly effective strategic thinker who can develop and deliver long-term service plans, be able to work within a highly pressurised and reactive environment and have a proven track record of achieving high quality services to rigorous professional standards.

Experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information

Whilst not exhaustive, the following duties represent an indication of the key duties and responsibilities expected of the post holder.
Strategy & Planning Related

The post holder will:
• Take the lead on shaping the future provision of facilities services at Atlas. This will include the strategic development of services to ensure they are high quality, progressive, responsive to internal and external demand and fully support the strategic direction of the company and the future operational needs of the service delivery contracts.
• Be responsible for the development and implementation of the on-going long term Atlas Facilities Strategy and the associated delivery plan, ensuring that any related financial and facilities management resources are correctly planned and prioritised.
• Use technical and professional building and engineering expertise advice, as necessary, to support the reconfiguration and integration of various services associated with the overall Atlas Facilities
• Support the company’s annual business planning process, including the production of appropriate facilities management plans, which should be flexible where possible, to allow for any potential adjustments, that may be required, to meet the changing needs of the service.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) colleagues to ensure that any facilities management implications, arising from business plans developed within other services, are identified and where necessary, appropriately resourced.
• Research and develop the latest facilities management strategies, innovations, and practices and where appropriate, implement new methods of working throughout the Company, in order to obtain the optimum return on resources.
• Ensure full liaison is undertaken with colleagues from the capital and property, estates and medical engineering teams to effectively manage the interface between operational, building and engineering matters and all developments regarding capital investment projects.
• Ensure, facilities services are represented in all minor building and engineering projects
• Plan and deliver, through the facilities management teams in both the acute and community services, the active management of all aspects of all services, making optimal use of the resources available.
• Evaluate any customer performance review reports received, relating to facilities issues and where appropriate, formulate and implement action plans to improve service provision.
• Have overall responsibility for ensuring that facilities division business continuity contingency plans and emergency procedures, for use in the case of facilities loss, in respect of all operational functions, are developed and available for implementation if required. In addition, ensure that all related plans are communicated to and fully understood by all facilities staff.
• Contribute to and occasionally lead, on the development of selected policies and strategies in a multidisciplinary facilities environment, recognising the complex integration with other departmental policies.
• Ensure that sustainable service development is properly considered in all estate related decisions and liaise with the Atlas Energy Officer as appropriate.
• Have overall responsibility for the production of management plans to ensure that all areas of the estate are of an acceptable standard, utilising audits and condition surveys to support the development of a 5 year backlog estates and facilities maintenance strategy.
• Develop and present business cases where appropriate and ensure that such schemes and projects are adequately funded and resourced.
• Lead the provision of a comprehensive operational risk approach, ultimately responsible for facilities risk register, review, update, forward planning and reporting


Performance & Delivery

The post holder will be expected to:
• Have overall responsibility to ensure that professional standards of service delivery, workmanship and production are maintained at all times and that all facilities services are delivered in accordance with national standards, mandatory controls and regulations, the facilities strategy and related policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for dealing with all facilities management related emergencies which may occur and for the activation and escalation of the Atlas ‘Facilities Emergency Plan’, whilst operating and being part of a ‘On-Call’ system.
• Have overall responsibility for direct multidisciplinary staff and contractors and specialist contractors undertaking a variety of complex and highly complex work in the facilities environment. Ensure all work is appropriately planned, prioritised, sequenced and executed to the agreed programme and standard and delivered within budget.
• Ensure that any contractual disputes are managed during service / project procurement and monitor contractual performances in line with associated programmes, specification or other agreed schedules.
• Manage and chair meetings as appropriate, ensuring minutes / meeting notes and associated action plans are produced to record the progress
• Have overall management responsibility for all levels of facilities staff, including the resolution of disciplinary and grievance matters when required.
• Support property and capital colleagues as appropriate to ensure the smooth delivery of projects.
• Have overall responsibility for the management of both the acute and community facilities and engineering workforce and for ensuring that workload is prioritised and delivered to both fulfil statutory requirements and to meet the client’s needs.
• Participate in the Atlas's ‘On Call’ rota for out of hours facilities Providing cover for service continuity in the event of breakdowns, essential service failures, fire and floods or facilities related issues and ensuring that the ‘Facilities Emergency Plan’ is implemented where appropriate. Including, acting as lead manager in the event of a major incident.
• Have overall responsibility at site level for the professional and technical management of highly specialised areas of facilities management including cleaning, waste, portering, transport etc.
• Have overall responsibility for the management of Soft FM contracts, both internal and external, in addition to all levels of directly employed staff, to ensure the effective delivery of operational facilities
• Take a lead role in negotiating appropriate facilities related contracts.


Compliance, Reporting & Regulatory Duties



The post holder will:
• Be the Company’s nominated officer (approved person where appropriate) with regards to the management of facilities statutory compliance ensuring that both Atlas and its clients comply with all aspects of facilities statutory compliance. Although not an exhaustive list, compliance areas will include:
• PAM – Premises Assurance Model Support
• HTM Compliance
• Cleaning
• Waste
• Catering
• Portering
• Transport
• Central Alerting System (CAS) alerts
• Contracted Services
• Pest control
• Security
• Risk Management
• Ensure that Atlas and its client keeps abreast of any changes in legislation and guidance appertaining to Facilities ; Providing specialist compliance advice to the general facilities team and where necessary, to the Company’s clients.
• Liaise with SLT to ensure that appropriate Quality Assurance (QA) and Compliance systems are implemented throughout the Facilities function and ensure that key responsibilities and deadlines are met.
• Develop and embed robust governance, systems and processes throughout the Facilities division and maintain and keep updated all facilities related policies and procedures
• Ensure, where applicable, that all works are carried out in compliance with Building Regulations, Health and Safety legislation and guidance, fire precautions provisions, HTM’s and all other related statutory and Department of Health/NHSI requirements.
• To ensure that any action which is arising from hazard notices, safety notices, defect and failure reports or relating to other regulatory breaches, is carried out and that the outcome is monitored and reported on as required.
• Ensure that any work-related injury, disease and dangerous occurrence as defined in The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) are reported to the Health and Safety Executive within the appropriate timescales.
• Ensure accurate records relating to health and safety data are maintained.
• Be responsible for reviewing all relevant incidents and near misses within the team, ensuring that corrective action is taken and providing data within agreed regular reports.
• Be responsible for managing and monitoring the implementation of all compliance issues, including codes of good practice in response to professional and NHS guidance.
• Interpret and advise on national policy in order to develop, implement and monitor all assessment frameworks identifying any risks for the organisation and ensuring compliance with national standards and best practice.
• Have overall responsibility for managing and complying with all statutory instruments and guidance ensuring best practice related to building fabric and engineering services.
• Has a supporting SLT role for ensuring that the Atlas CAFM system is developed and maintained appropriately. Including the capture of all relevant asset information, the production of all relevant performance reports and full alignment to all relevant standards and compliance requirements.


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Whilst not exhaustive, the following duties represent an indication of the key duties and responsibilities expected of the post holder. Strategy & Planning Related The post holder will: Take the lead on shaping the future provision of facilities services at Atlas. This will include the strategic development of services to ensure they are high quality, progressive, responsive to internal and external demand and fully support the strategic direction of the company and the future operational needs of the service delivery contracts. Be responsible for the development and implementation of the on-going long term Atlas Facilities Strategy and the associated delivery plan, ensuring that any related financial and facilities management resources are correctly planned and prioritised. Use technical and professional building and engineering expertise advice, as necessary, to support the reconfiguration and integration of various services associated with the overall Atlas Facilities Support the companys annual business planning process, including the production of appropriate facilities management plans, which should be flexible where possible, to allow for any potential adjustments, that may be required, to meet the changing needs of the service. Liaise with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) colleagues to ensure that any facilities management implications, arising from business plans developed within other services, are identified and where necessary, appropriately resourced. Research and develop the latest facilities management strategies, innovations, and practices and where appropriate, implement new methods of working throughout the Company, in order to obtain the optimum return on resources. Ensure full liaison is undertaken with colleagues from the capital and property, estates and medical engineering teams to effectively manage the interface between operational, building and engineering matters and all developments regarding capital investment projects. Ensure, facilities services are represented in all minor building and engineering projects Plan and deliver, through the facilities management teams in both the acute and community services, the active management of all aspects of all services, making optimal use of the resources available. Evaluate any customer performance review reports received, relating to facilities issues and where appropriate, formulate and implement action plans to improve service provision. Have overall responsibility for ensuring that facilities division business continuity contingency plans and emergency procedures, for use in the case of facilities loss, in respect of all operational functions, are developed and available for implementation if required. In addition, ensure that all related plans are communicated to and fully understood by all facilities staff. Contribute to and occasionally lead, on the development of selected policies and strategies in a multidisciplinary facilities environment, recognising the complex integration with other departmental policies. Ensure that sustainable service development is properly considered in all estate related decisions and liaise with the Atlas Energy Officer as appropriate. Have overall responsibility for the production of management plans to ensure that all areas of the estate are of an acceptable standard, utilising audits and condition surveys to support the development of a 5 year backlog estates and facilities maintenance strategy. Develop and present business cases where appropriate and ensure that such schemes and projects are adequately funded and resourced. Lead the provision of a comprehensive operational risk approach, ultimately responsible for facilities risk register, review, update, forward planning and reporting Performance & Delivery The post holder will be expected to: Have overall responsibility to ensure that professional standards of service delivery, workmanship and production are maintained at all times and that all facilities services are delivered in accordance with national standards, mandatory controls and regulations, the facilities strategy and related policies and procedures. To be responsible for dealing with all facilities management related emergencies which may occur and for the activation and escalation of the Atlas Facilities Emergency Plan, whilst operating and being part of a On-Call system. Have overall responsibility for direct multidisciplinary staff and contractors and specialist contractors undertaking a variety of complex and highly complex work in the facilities environment. Ensure all work is appropriately planned, prioritised, sequenced and executed to the agreed programme and standard and delivered within budget. Ensure that any contractual disputes are managed during service / project procurement and monitor contractual performances in line with associated programmes, specification or other agreed schedules. Manage and chair meetings as appropriate, ensuring minutes / meeting notes and associated action plans are produced to record the progress Have overall management responsibility for all levels of facilities staff, including the resolution of disciplinary and grievance matters when required. Support property and capital colleagues as appropriate to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Have overall responsibility for the management of both the acute and community facilities and engineering workforce and for ensuring that workload is prioritised and delivered to both fulfil statutory requirements and to meet the clients needs. Participate in the Atlas's On Call rota for out of hours facilities Providing cover for service continuity in the event of breakdowns, essential service failures, fire and floods or facilities related issues and ensuring that the Facilities Emergency Plan is implemented where appropriate. Including, acting as lead manager in the event of a major incident. Have overall responsibility at site level for the professional and technical management of highly specialised areas of facilities management including cleaning, waste, portering, transport etc. Have overall responsibility for the management of Soft FM contracts, both internal and external, in addition to all levels of directly employed staff, to ensure the effective delivery of operational facilities Take a lead role in negotiating appropriate facilities related contracts. Compliance, Reporting & Regulatory Duties The post holder will: Be the Companys nominated officer (approved person where appropriate) with regards to the management of facilities statutory compliance ensuring that both Atlas and its clients comply with all aspects of facilities statutory compliance. Although not an exhaustive list, compliance areas will include: PAM Premises Assurance Model Support HTM Compliance Cleaning Waste Catering Portering Transport Central Alerting System (CAS) alerts Contracted Services Pest control Security Risk Management Ensure that Atlas and its client keeps abreast of any changes in legislation and guidance appertaining to Facilities ; Providing specialist compliance advice to the general facilities team and where necessary, to the Companys clients. Liaise with SLT to ensure that appropriate Quality Assurance (QA) and Compliance systems are implemented throughout the Facilities function and ensure that key responsibilities and deadlines are met. Develop and embed robust governance, systems and processes throughout the Facilities division and maintain and keep updated all facilities related policies and procedures Ensure, where applicable, that all works are carried out in compliance with Building Regulations, Health and Safety legislation and guidance, fire precautions provisions, HTMs and all other related statutory and Department of Health/NHSI requirements. To ensure that any action which is arising from hazard notices, safety notices, defect and failure reports or relating to other regulatory breaches, is carried out and that the outcome is monitored and reported on as required. Ensure that any work-related injury, disease and dangerous occurrence as defined in The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) are reported to the Health and Safety Executive within the appropriate timescales. Ensure accurate records relating to health and safety data are maintained. Be responsible for reviewing all relevant incidents and near misses within the team, ensuring that corrective action is taken and providing data within agreed regular reports. Be responsible for managing and monitoring the implementation of all compliance issues, including codes of good practice in response to professional and NHS guidance. Interpret and advise on national policy in order to develop, implement and monitor all assessment frameworks identifying any risks for the organisation and ensuring compliance with national standards and best practice. Have overall responsibility for managing and complying with all statutory instruments and guidance ensuring best practice related to building fabric and engineering services. Has a supporting SLT role for ensuring that the Atlas CAFM system is developed and maintained appropriately. Including the capture of all relevant asset information, the production of all relevant performance reports and full alignment to all relevant standards and compliance requirements.