Property and Space Manager

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 January 2026

Do you want to work for an innovative and integrated healthcare organisation in a role which combines senior management and technical knowledge?

Then look no further - we are looking for bright and ambitious Operational property and space manager to join our great team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for someone who has a strong track record of managing and delivering a customer focused property administration service at a similar level in a highly complex environment, preferably in healthcare.

We need a manager who will be proactive with managing the technicalities of acquisition and disposal of properties, managing leases and and handling legal complexities, and with the wider Workplace team will ensure a safe patient and staff environment, strong financial management and lease compliance are the key drivers within this service.

This is a key role within our operational team, and we are keen to recruit motivated individuals who will help us to provide the levels of service that we continually strive to provide to our patients and clinical colleagues. As a manager and leader the post holder will assist in the production and delivery of the organisation's estates operational plans and will ensure appropriate financial, workforce and performance management arrangements are in place.

The Property and Space Manager is part of the Multi-Disciplinary Estates Team, reporting to the Associate Director - Estates Infrastructure & Compliance. The post holder will lead on all property related aspects on behalf of the trust, including managing leased property where the trust are tenants and when the trust is the landlord.

You will manage space across the estate to make sure the Trust is using the space to the maximum. The role will work closely with Workplace colleagues and client teams across the Trust contributing to the overall management of Estates Capital Projects, property, and energy/ environmental initiatives.

Why Work With Us

Our Estate and Facilities Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

In addition, there is 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.

We need all Estates and Facilities staff to own and live our organisational values.

• Working together for people
• Commitment to quality care
• Compassion
• Improving lives
• Respect and dignity

Please take a look at the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.

We look forward to hearing from you.

• Educated to degree level, preferably in Building Surveying or demonstration of equivalent experience in commercial property management
• Corporate membership of appropriate professional body, RICS or CIOB
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Relevant specialist knowledge acquired through Post Graduate courses

• Extensive understanding of leases, licences and other aspects associated with property management
• Considerable experience in managing properties
• Effective people, management and communication skills. Self-motivated and a strong influencer of others.
• Experience to master's level working in a senior management position in a complex organisation, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within the organisation at an advanced level
• Knowledge of NHS estates management policy and technical guidance
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of estates and associated functions

• Strong project and budget management skills.
• Demonstrable organisational skills including prioritisation, delegation and time management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing/detailed correspondence
• Ability to complete building surveys, using surveying tools and equipment, including working at height and potentially in confined spaces
• Ability to take the strategic overview, whilst giving due attention to getting detail correct.

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust