Head of Facilities Management

at  South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Be responsible for all aspects of operational staff, to deliver service priorities, including the structure, selection, recruitment, career development, training safety and welfare, sickness, and absence following disciplinary procedures if required. Making decisions on serious disciplinary cases or grievances and making informed decisions for outcome. Agree and set objectives and targets for relevant staff, ensuring priority is given to their achievement, and be directly responsible for coordinating performance monitoring, effective staff supervision, and appraisals throughout the directorate. Support staff development through the development of the directorate training plan, and ensure that training plans are in place for directorate staff.
Supporting the overall financial performance of the FM service by looking at ways to measure and improve performance, quality standards and reduce costs and contribute to the Trust cost improvement plan. Provide expert advice on estates/contractual matters, formulation of estates development options and assist in preparing relevant Capital bids for equipment, plant replacement, and backlog works in line with the strategic needs of the Trust/Directorate. Be responsible for assessing the efficiency and developing strategies for the continuous development of all services within the remit of the role, monitor and report on the strategies periodically, and present benchmarking and performance data.of all services To provide business support to the Associate Director of Capital & Estates Management across all FM services and act as deputy when required. Prepare and agreeon annual budgets and ensure value for money for all expenditures is achieved.
Assume responsibility for delegated elements of the directorate budget, Hard FM, Soft FM, and Security, and participate in monthly budget reviews. Responsible for ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are up to date and in line with national and NHS statutory and mandatory guidance, and issued to the relevant internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate

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