Estates Officer (Contracts) Apprentice | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - ref. b1589723
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system,which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the Estates, Facilities and Capital development as an Apprentice Contract Manager.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities by undertaking a 3-year programme of training including completing a Commercial Procurement and Supply (formerly public sector commercial professional) Apprenticeship lasting 2 years and then completing in-house competency Trade Awareness & Duty Engineer training lasting an additional year.Eventually leading to a Band 6 Contract Manager and On-Call Duty Engineer.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Summary initial Duties:
- Overseeing reports from contractors and raising remedial issues
- Providing support to the contracts and operational teams
- Assisting in managing and identifying cost savings
- Assist in managing contract SLA
- Review assets – under contract
- Day-to-day management of some contracts
This will consist of Full-time work placement plus attendance on study sessions/days in line with your apprenticeship training programme.
Summary of what we’re looking for:
Capable of completing a Commercial Procurement and Supply (formerly public sector commercial professional) Apprenticeship as well as a 1-year Trade Awareness & Duty Engineer internal training programme.- Knowledge of Building Services.
- Relevant knowledge in electrical mechanical or building maintenance
- IOSH safety qualification
- Some knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements, and standards, appropriate in the built
- Experienced working with contractors or direct labour
This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024