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E&F Business Director

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Facilities Management
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must drive innovation in commercial management, oversee teams, manage PFI contracts, support strategy implementation, and build strong partnerships. Leadership and change management experience required.
  • You will drive the commercial portfolio, manage teams, oversee budget controls, lead contract management, and foster relationships with partners while supporting strategic initiatives.

Requirements

  • Develop, drive, and deliver the Commercial Portfolio leading and inspiring innovation and improvement in a customer-focused manner.
  • Manage the E&F Commercial Manager and Commercial Contract Management Team.
  • Provide support and oversight to E&F in liaison with Finance to implement control measure and achieve a balanced budgetary position.
  • Support the development, implementation and delivery of the E&F Strategy.
  • Manage the Car Parking & Security Team – noting that a majority of the services are delivered by external organisations, and this is largely a contract management and service development role.
  • Provide business management support to the Director of E&F, undertaking research, developing service strategy, producing presentational material and report writing.
  • Lead the commercial management of the following PFI contracts:
  • ORC PFI Contract – circa £80m
  • Wythenshawe PFI contract – Circa £30m
  • Produce relevant papers for the Board of Directors; Committees and Sub-Committees such as Audit Committee, Charitable Funds Committee, Finance Scrutiny Committee (both Site-wide and Directorate level).
  • Build and sustain strong working relationships with external private sector partners and across the NHS in Greater Manchester, regionally and nationally.
  • Be a leader of change and innovation in the management of complex and service critical contracts facilitating development and delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, drive, and deliver the Commercial Portfolio leading and inspiring innovation and improvement in a customer-focused manner.
  • Manage the E&F Commercial Manager and Commercial Contract Management Team.
  • Provide support and oversight to E&F in liaison with Finance to implement control measure and achieve a balanced budgetary position.
  • Support the development, implementation and delivery of the E&F Strategy.
  • Manage the Car Parking & Security Team – noting that a majority of the services are delivered by external organisations, and this is largely a contract management and service development role.
  • Provide business management support to the Director of E&F, undertaking research, developing service strategy, producing presentational material and report writing.
  • Lead the commercial management of the following PFI contracts:
  • ORC PFI Contract – circa £80m
  • Wythenshawe PFI contract – Circa £30m
  • Produce relevant papers for the Board of Directors; Committees and Sub-Committees such as Audit Committee, Charitable Funds Committee, Finance Scrutiny Committee (both Site-wide and Directorate level).
  • Build and sustain strong working relationships with external private sector partners and across the NHS in Greater Manchester, regionally and nationally.
  • Be a leader of change and innovation in the management of complex and service critical contracts facilitating development and delivery.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the E&F Business Director role?

The primary focus is to provide comprehensive support to the Director of Estates and Facilities and Trust Legal Counsel in delivering the Trust’s PFI and Property portfolio, while driving innovation and improvement in a customer-focused manner.

What are the key responsibilities of the E&F Business Director?

The key responsibilities include managing the E&F Commercial Manager and Contract Management Team, overseeing budget control measures, supporting the development of the E&F Strategy, managing the Car Parking & Security Team, and leading the commercial management of specific PFI contracts.

Which PFI contracts will the E&F Business Director be managing?

The E&F Business Director will manage the ORC PFI Contract, valued at circa £80m, and the Wythenshawe PFI contract, valued at circa £30m.

Will the E&F Business Director be involved in presenting to the Board of Directors?

Yes, the E&F Business Director will produce relevant papers for the Board of Directors and various committees such as the Audit Committee, Charitable Funds Committee, and Finance Scrutiny Committee.

What is the size of the organization and its scope?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services in the region, serving over 1 million patients annually through 10 hospitals and extensive community services.

How many employees work within the Trust?

The Trust has a workforce of over 30,000 employees.

What kind of leadership culture does the Trust promote?

The Trust promotes an inclusive, values-led culture where expertise, vision, and leadership directly influence organizational direction and population health outcomes.

Is there an opportunity for professional growth in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities to lead complex change, champion research and innovation, and develop future talent in a collaborative environment.

How can interested candidates get in touch for further details or informal visits?

Interested candidates can contact Rob Jepson, Director of Estates and Facilities, via email at Rob.Jepson@mft.nhs.uk or by phone at 01612766128.

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.