HARD SERVICES MANAGER

Opportunity Overview: Hard Services Manager at Churchill Hospital, Oxford

Are you a seasoned Hard Services professional looking to make a significant impact within a vital healthcare setting? G4S Facilities Management is seeking an experienced Hard Services Manager to oversee the critical day-to-day operations at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum and a structured working week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

• Impactful Healthcare Environment: This role places you at the heart of a hospital environment, where your contributions directly support patient care and operational efficiency. It’s an opportunity to work within a sector that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding.

• Comprehensive Responsibility: You will have full ownership of maintenance operations, from routine tasks to significant lifecycle renewals. This breadth of responsibility allows for a deep and holistic understanding of hard services management within a complex PFI estate.

• Leadership and Development: As a leader, you'll have the chance to shape and mentor a technical team. The emphasis on team development and fostering a positive culture provides a platform for your leadership skills to shine and for you to contribute to the growth of others.

• Compliance and Expertise: This position offers the chance to take on crucial compliance duties, such as acting as a Water RP and Fire RP. This will enhance your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge, making you a highly valuable professional in the field.

• Strategic Contribution: The role encourages involvement in asset management, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will be instrumental in developing best practices, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving efficiency, offering a chance to shape strategy.

• Attractive Benefits Package: G4S offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, opportunities for progression and training, a company pension scheme, life assurance, a subsidised healthcare plan, and various discounts and wellbeing support services through WeCare and other partners.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Specialised Healthcare Experience: A significant advantage for candidates will be proven managerial experience in an NHS or Hospital PFI hard services environment. This specialised knowledge is crucial for navigating the unique demands of a healthcare facility.

• Regulatory Acumen: A deep understanding of Healthcare Technical Memoranda (HTMs), water hygiene compliance (L8 management), and fire safety regulations is essential. Your ability to ensure strict adherence to these standards will be a cornerstone of your success.

• Team Management and P&L: The role involves managing a technical team of approximately 12 reports and having direct Profit & Loss responsibility for the site team. Strong leadership, resource management, and financial oversight skills are therefore paramount.

• Technical and Safety Certifications: Candidates are expected to hold an IWFM Level 3 or greater qualification (or equivalent) and IOSH Managing Safely certification (or equivalent), with a solid grasp of COSHH regulations. These qualifications underscore the technical and safety focus of the role.

• Stakeholder Engagement: You will be a key point of contact for various stakeholders, including third-party contractors, project teams, and internal departments. Your ability to build and maintain positive client relationships and manage the supply chain effectively will be vital.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Competence in using IT systems to gather, analyse, and present performance data is a key requirement. This involves ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and using insights to drive improvements.

This Hard Services Manager position at Churchill Hospital presents a compelling opportunity for an experienced professional to excel in a demanding yet highly fulfilling role. It offers a chance to leverage your expertise, develop your leadership capabilities, and contribute meaningfully to the operational excellence of a leading healthcare facility.