Head of Estates Compliance Improvement

UHBW is seeking a dedicated and experienced Estates Compliance Manager on a 12 month fixed term basis to oversee all elements of Hard FM Estates Compliance. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our facilities meet statutory and mandatory requirements.

The successful candidate will lead the improvement programme focusing initially on Fire Compliance and manage contracts, outsourced services, and in-house direct labour related to statutory compliance activities., Your duties will include:

• To lead on the reporting and improvement of the Fire Compliance position and provide monthly updates to the Fire Improvement Group in relation to current compliance gaps and action plans to improve the position


• Co-ordinate the production of outline budget costs potential capital projects within agreed protocols and to a standard format.


• Ensure that the correct contract documentation is prepared and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)/procedures are implemented and followed for projects throughout the full range of the contracting process.


• Create appropriate project management structures and appoint project team members, ensuring thorough governance procedures are followed.


• Ensure all Engineering and Building Maintenance activities achieve statutory compliance and comply with appropriate NHS Technical standards and Trust and Estate Policies.


• Give professional advice that provides the best outcome to the trust in regards of energy consumption, sustainability, conservation and whole life maintenance with regard to the development of all Hard FM services., of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
  
  Do you have significant experience of Estates Statutory and Mandatory requirements for Hard FM services? Are you experienced in project and budget management skills? Do you have an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to all aspects of planning, construction and good working practices?
  
  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
  
  A competitive starting salary and unsocial enhancements


• Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance


• An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!


• 27+8 days annual leave per year