Building Services Manager

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 25 February 2026

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

The post holder will undertake the building support management of a community hospital site and resolve day to day problems.

Act as the first point of contact for all local coordination of site activities for all contractors, visitors, and clinical teams, compliance, safety and carry out all necessary tasks to ensure the building can operate in accordance with CFT policies/procedures.

In addition, this post will be responsible for promoting continuous improvement, learning and development to always support the safe management across the Trust Estate.

Maintains a library of all relevant site information and resources relating to the site. assisting, planning and coordination relating to further works on site and also train end users in use of systems within the building.

On occasions cover will need to be provided to help support the help line and administration duties which attribute to the wider estates management systems, flexibility, prioritisation and communications will be key to success.

To ensure that all buildings repairs and maintenance are completed in line with the Trust policies and procedures in meeting compliance requirements and in support of operational and clinical teams. This will require post holders to use the full suite of tools in the Trust's CAFM, maintaining the currency and details to fully reflect works and the building status. Liaise with all staff on site to ensure that works can be completed with minimum impact to the delivery of patient services as well as keeping contractors and other Estates and Facilities Management teams aware of issues.

Review of works and works activities to ensure they have been completed safely, professionally and in line with the works specifications in support of the appropriate Estate Manager. Continually inspecting and monitoring the buildings on site for defects and breakdowns ensuring that they are reported for repair promptly. Provide reporting and information to the various meetings attended for transparency and management.

Provide training and familiarity to building occupants so that they can use the building properly and also support the sites business partners in business continuity planning and security requirements.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

• Diploma level 3 or above qualification or equivalent level of knowledge in an Estates or Business Admin role.
• PRINCE 2 foundation or working towards qualification within year.
• Experience of building management or similar role.
• Health and Safety IOSH or equivalent.
• Experience in a customer service role.
• Experience of working within the NHS and the relevant systems as detailed in this job description.

• Ability to work unsupervised, self-directed and to set and attain goals.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills - Ability to engage with all levels of staff and contribute at meetings.
• Excellent skill level with Microsoft Office Packages, including word, excel, PowerPoint and publisher.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate effective communication.
• Experience in Using NHS Software Packages i.e.,…