About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Divisional Facilities Manager at Barchester, you'll make sure our properties are fully functional, well-maintained and presented, and aligned to all property-related statutory and CQC requirements. In particular, you'll ensure we are fully compliant with regulations in all FM areas such as fixed wire testing, fire and nurse call systems, lifts, fire safety, asbestos and water management, H&S issues, to name but a few. On a day-to-day basis, that's going to involve liaising with our Facilities Management service partners, contractors, suppliers, building maintenance teams, Health & Safety professionals and property consultants. You'll look at how we can get an optimal service in line with our KPIs whilst finding ways to reduce any risks and our costs. This is a very visible role. Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management, you'll be our Divisional Operations Director's and team's key point of contact for all property-related issues and activities in your area. We'll be looking to you to create, own and maintain a detailed divisional plan and to ensure the works are delivered through appropriate frameworks and suppliers.
Main duties of the job As a Divisional Facilities Manager at Barchester, you'll ensure our properties are functional, well-maintained, and compliant with statutory and CQC requirements. This includes handling areas such as fixed wire testing, fire and nurse call systems, lifts, fire safety, asbestos, and water management, along with other H&S issues. Daily tasks involve collaboration with Facilities Management service partners, contractors, suppliers, building maintenance teams, Health & Safety professionals, and property consultants. Youll work to provide optimal service aligned with KPIs while mitigating risks and costs. You will report to the Head of Facilities Management and act as the primary contact for all property-related activities in your division. Responsibilities include maintaining a detailed divisional plan, overseeing works through designated frameworks, and promoting sustainable practices. This role expects high standards, attention to detail, and proven management of external teams. Requirements include experience in a similar role, knowledge of building and healthcare regulations, skilled communication, strong customer focus, budget management, IT proficiency, and a full driving licence.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, known for ensuring quality living and working environments. As a part of Barchester, you will contribute towards maintaining facilities that comply with various regulatory requirements, thereby supporting healthcare service delivery. The organization values high standards, attention to detail, and a customer-centric approach, aligning with its mission to provide quality care akin to what one would expect for their loved ones. Barchester Healthcare fosters a supportive and empowering environment, emphasizing personal and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to utilize their skills effectively and efficiently, ensuring the well-being of both staff and residents. The facilities management team plays a crucial role in maintaining safety, cleanliness, and sustainability across Barchesters properties, collaborating with various partners, professionals, and suppliers to meet organizational goals. This commitment to excellence in operational management forms the backbone of Barchesters services, supporting its reputation in the healthcare industry.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Divisional Facilities Manager at Barchester, you'll make sure our properties are fully functional, well-maintained and presented, and aligned to all property-related statutory and CQC requirements. In particular, you'll ensure we are fully compliant with regulations in all FM areas such as fixed wire testing, fire and nurse call systems, lifts, fire safety, asbestos and water management, H&S issues, to name but a few. On a day-to-day basis, that's going to involve liaising with our Facilities Management service partners, contractors, suppliers, building maintenance teams, Health & Safety professionals and property consultants. You'll look at how we can get an optimal service in line with our KPIs whilst finding ways to reduce any risks and our costs.
This is a very visible role. Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management, you'll be our Divisional Operations Director's and team's key point of contact for all property-related issues and activities in your area. We'll be looking to you to create, own and maintain a detailed divisional plan and to ensure the works are delivered through appropriate frameworks and suppliers. Your remit will also include promoting sustainable practices, including energy efficient solutions, waste reduction and recycling. Ultimately, you'll create safe, clean, well-managed and welcoming environments for our employees and residents alike.
ABOUT YOU Proven, relevant experience in a similar role is vital for the role of Divisional Facilities Manager you'll certainly have delivered Facilities Management services into a multi-site portfolio. We'll want to see that you have a good understanding and practical knowledge of building and healthcare regulations, and all relevant statutory requirements. Equally as important, you should be a skilled programme manager who can apply a commercial approach to Facilities Management.
This role will suit someone who has very high standards, excellent attention to detail and a proven ability to manage external teams to meet all expectations. A skilled communicator and relationship builder, you work well as part of a team and remotely, being self-driven whilst having a very strong customer focus. Budget management and solid IT skills are also a must and, because you'll be based at home and travelling extensively within your division, a full driving licence is essential.
REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you impressive benefits which would include: a bonus, contribution pension scheme, and free training and development. You'll have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.
If you'd like to use your Facilities Management and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Proven experience in a similar facilities management role, a good understanding of building and healthcare regulations, skilled programme management, and a commercial approach to facilities management. High standards, attention to detail, ability to manage external teams, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, strong customer focus, budget management, IT proficiency, full driving licence.
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 Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Peterlee
SR8 5UP
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)