Service Centre Area Manager

at  South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Providing positive, inspirational and highly visible leadership supporting and promoting the Trust’s vision and values by being a role model while managing the Trust’s Fleet and Equipment functions and supporting wider directorate work. This requires a clear demonstration of effective and appropriate behaviours in both day-to-day operations and in high risk, difficult and distressing situations; being flexible by demonstrating appropriate leadership styles and adapting communications to match the situation and audience.

This role will require a hands on approach working with the Head of Fleet and Equipment and Deputy Head of Fleet and Equipment. To ensure performance measures and KPI’s are achieved and operational performance is maintained to ensure that the Fleet service team continue to evolve and develop. Developing new working practices engaging in strategic future development and improvement of our Fleet services.

• In this role you will be expected to conduct a variety of duties that will bring you into contact with a range of stakeholders. You will have a visual presence at all of the Service C entres within the area, supporting all staff within the workshop .

You will also be holding regular performance & budget meetings and conducting Health and Safety audits . There are exciting opportunities to be involved in various projects within the Fleet Department. For example, p lanning , development and the design of new vehicles and equipment.
Most importantly , you will lead and inspire team s of people, assisting in developing positive cultures in line with Trust values and behaviours.
You will be required to carry out investigations if required and produce various reports and route cause analysis covering highly complex technical information across a variety of situations and across the range of Fleet and Equipment services . Also having t he ability to problem solve across a range of areas is paramount , actively seeking solutions to complex and individual issues.
The expectation is for you to work with multi-disciplin ed teams to continuously develop and evolve productive and efficient ways of working that contribute to department development.
You will be supporting the H ead and Deputy Head of Fleet & Equipment in a range of high-level dynamic tasks that will mean no two days are the same.
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
Competitive NHS salary
A standard working week of 37.5 hours
Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
Generous Pension Scheme
Career and salary progression
Car leasing scheme
Free parking across Trust sites
Staff networks
Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification

• In this role you will be expected to conduct a variety of duties that will bring you into contact with a range of stakeholders. You will have a visual presence at all of the Service C entres within the area, supporting all staff within the workshop