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Director of Estates and Facilities, Care Home Provider, Essex, Cambs, Beds, c£70k plus car and package
My client, a care home provider with 11 care homes across Kent, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, is recruiting a Director of Estates and Facilities @ c£70k plus car and benefits.
The director for Estates and Facilities is responsible for;
All maintenance issues relating to the property portfolio by managing a team of contracted maintenance officers and specialist contractors, and by undertaking regular inspections of the homes.
Managing and setting up maintenance contracts; be able to manage and deliver all aspects of planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance plus minor works projects within a regional area within agreed budgets to ensure the existing estate is managed efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with all statutory obligations and Company objectives.
Purchasing items and services through quotes and tenders. This will involve a substantial amount of cost / benefit analysis. Monitoring and reporting on the supply chain performance will be required.
Manage and oversee project work relating to the refurbishment of the buildings from inception to completion, as well as undertaking regular reviews of the maintenance services alongside developing and implementing a planned preventative maintenance system.
Responsible for all Health and Safety matters including policy and practice for the organisation. Extensive knowledge of current legislation and good practice, be able to effectively communicate Health and Safety matters to staff through verbal and written communication, and have significant experience carrying out and implementing fire and general risk assessments and audits.
Person Specification & Skills;
A highly motivated problem solver who has experience of the health care industry, is able to work autonomously, is a good organiser and able to manage priorities effectively, and has prior experience in managing multi-site operations. Hold a current I.O.S.H qualification, valid UK driving License. Some hybrid working possible.
