Deputy Head of Estates Operations and Compliance - MOC

Job Responsibilities

• To monitor and optimise the performance of the Trust's assets and resources regarding physical condition, functional suitability and compliance with statutory and quality standards.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of Directorate Strategies.
• Assisting in the delivery of Capital Projects as required to include capital allocation of statutory standards compliance monies.
• Producing, implementing and developing Trust wide policies for aspects that fall within the Directorate's portfolio.
• Contributing to the Directorate business and strategic planning processes for the Estates function.
• Deputising for the Head of Estates and Compliance on a regular basis and throughout periods of annual leave and absence, by chairing departmental and divisional meetings and being the primary point of contact for all day-to-day operational issues.
• Managing the Estates departmental Health & Safety arrangements and reviewing, auditing and monitoring these arrangements.
• Inputting and presenting the Divisional Health & Safety Report (on Facilities, Estates and Capital Projects) to the Trust Health & Safety Committee.
• Leading and motivating the Operational Estates Compliance Management Team.
• Working with minimal supervision, having a thorough understanding of risk management and carrying out technical audits.

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• In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Please note that most non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 3‑6 will not meet the minimum skill or salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration for sponsorship, except for those listed here:
  Skilled Worker visa: immigration salary list -
• Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7‑9 that meet the required skill level (RQF
  6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.
• The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes.

On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

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