Associate Director of Sustainable Estates - NHS - ref. o03751423
This role will be instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive estates strategy that aligns with the hospice's overall mission and vision. SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people safe Report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person Report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person Maintain an awareness of the Hospices policies in relation to safeguarding RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement an innovative, future-focused strategic vision for the hospice's Estates function, ensuring it aligns with the hospice's long-term goals.
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to optimise soft facilities management. Embrace a forward-thinking approach to estate planning, anticipating the hospice's future challenges and opportunities and ensuring the organisation has the necessary resources and facilities to adapt and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and suppliers. Drive the development, planning and execution of capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Champion sustainable practices and initiatives hospice-wide, such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship. Ensure the hospice's estates function is fully compliant with all relevant health and safety regulations, including fire safety, risk management, and emergency planning.
Implement innovative technologies and practices to improve the sustainability of catering, domestic services, and grounds maintenance. Ensure the efficient and professional operation of the hospice's reception front desk, creating and fostering a culture of excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
Accountable for the efficient allocation and utilisation of the Estates budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation to drive maximum organisational impact. GENERAL Where you are a member of a professional body you are required to conform to the professional standards set by that body.
You are required to ensure your registration is current and practice continuous professional development; Because of the special nature of the hospice and its work the post holder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standard of care; to uphold the hospice values at all times.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT NECESSARILY EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER