About this role
Job summary
St Teresa's Hospice is seeking an experienced and proactive Estates & Facilities Manager to lead the safe, effective, and compliant management of our buildings, grounds, and equipment on an interim cover basis.
This is a pivotal role ensuring our hospice environment remains safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose for patients, families, staff, and volunteers.
At St Teresa's Hospice, you will be part of a compassionate organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care and support. This role offers the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on the environment in which that care is delivered.
Location: Onsite at St Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA
Hours: 20-25 hours per week considered, over Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, with flexible working available via our flexi-time scheme.
Interim cover post with expected duration of at least 4 months.
Post available immediately.
St Teresa's Hospice Band 6: £38,087 - £44,195 per annum, pro rata.
Were looking for someone who:
Has significant experience in estates, facilities or operations management, and a NEBOSH Health & Safety certificate.Is self-motivated and able to work independentlyHas strong attention to detail and a proactive approachDemonstrates excellent interpersonal and leadership skillsIs committed to equality, diversity, and inclusionIs comfortable working in a hospice environment
A full UK driving licence and ability to travel for work are essential.
Main duties of the job
We are a forward thinking, inclusive registered Charity with Inpatient, Outpatient and Hospice at Home services, and a chain of charity retail shops, providing care and support to palliative patients and their families in their own homes and at St Teresa's Hospice.
As Interim Estates & Facilities Manager, you will:
Lead the management of all hospice premises, including maintenance, safety, and security Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes Manage waste, utilities, fleet vehicles, and contractor services Coordinate Health & Safety across the organisation, ensuring full compliance with legislation Lead risk assessments, audits, and statutory testing (e.g. fire, PAT, emergency lighting) Manage the outsourced IT provider to ensure systems and communications operate effectively Oversee procurement of equipment, services, and facilities contracts in collaboration with Finance Deliver minor estates projects and improvements Line manage maintenance staff and oversee external contractors
You may also be required to provide out-of-hours support where necessary.
Successful applicants require a Standard DBS disclosure; expense met by St Teresa's Hospice.
This role is available immediately and the vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible.
Please be aware that we do not have a sponsor license and are only able to appoint candidates eligible to work in the UK.
About us
Join an organisation where we all work together for a shared charitable goal, based in beautiful grounds, with a community feel and an inclusive culture.
Benefits of working for St T's include:
Training and development opportunities Flexible working schemes Generous company annual leave, sick pay, and maternity/paternity/adoption pay entitlements Continuation of NHS Pension scheme for existing members at Band 5+ Opportunities to attend and participate in fun and exciting fundraising and awareness events Workforce events, including long service awards Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling/CBT Discounted complementary therapies including acupuncture & massage Onsite Bistro Free eye tests for computer users Hospice-based staff are eligible for free annual flu jabs Free will-writing service via Octopus Legacy Discounted local leisure centre membership and eligibility for Blue Light discount card
Please contact HR for further details.
St Teresa's Hospice complies with GDPR during the recruitment and selection process. For information on how we process your data, please see the NHS Jobs Privacy Notice and St Teresa's Hospice Recruitment Privacy Notice.
St Teresa's Hospice is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to employing and retaining disabled people and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
To lead the safe, compliant and effective management of all hospice premises and grounds, whether owned or leased, ensuring they remain fit for purpose at all times.
To oversee ICT service delivery by working with the external IT provider to ensure systems, devices and communications services support organisational needs.
To coordinate organisational Health & Safety arrangements, ensuring relevant responsibilities, compliance activities and training are implemented across the hospice.
To support effective procurement of utilities, equipment, facilities services and relevant contracts, working closely with the Finance Manager.
This is a summary of the key duties - for further info please see the full Job Description & Person Spec document which is available to download.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant professional experience in operations and facilities management, including premises management, Health & Safety or similar responsibilities, and implementation of fault reporting, risk assessment and action planning Experience in a managerial/supervisory/team leading role
Desirable
Experience of undertaking audits Experience of working in a palliative care or other healthcare setting in a facilities management or similar capacity Experience of working in a charity or other not-for-profit setting
Qualifications Essential
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Desirable
NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management Accredited as an appointed person for medical gas piped systems Management and leadership qualification (or evidence of transferable training)
Knowledge and driving Essential
In-depth knowledge of legislation relevant to facilities management, including Health & Safety legislation and waste management Good working knowledge of IT and communications systems Able to drive for work with full UK driving licence Able to travel for work using own transport (business use insurance to be arranged by worker at their expense)
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 Darlington & District Hospice Movement
Address The Woodlands
Woodland Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7UA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)