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Head of Assurance - Property and Facilities Management

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's Degree or equivalent, engineering qualification, compliance leadership experience, budget management skills, and knowledge of NHS regulations and hard services.
  • You will lead compliance strategy, manage health & safety, oversee audits, utilize data for reporting, guide engineers, ensure efficient utilities use, and foster staff development.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree or working towards gained within hard services management or equivalent experience.
  • Technical or engineering qualification
  • Record of relevant training in Compliance Management & Responsibilities across Estates & Facilities
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
  • Chartered status or working towards (e.g. CEng, CFM, or similar)
  • Experience of operating in a compliance leadership role in an estates and facilities context
  • Previous experience of the development, leadership, and implementation of hard services strategy to deliver a successful compliance and assurance function
  • Proven success in managing multidisciplinary operational compliance
  • Fully conversant with the statutory and legal requirements that impacts on building owners and occupiers.
  • Substantial staff management experience which will include external contractors and their effective management
  • Experience of leading teams within a change management
  • Experience of budget/financial Management.
  • experience designing and presenting reporting to assure compliance with relevant standards
  • experience of development of Hard Services Policies and Procedures
  • Experience working within a healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrable thorough knowledge of statutory & technical engineering compliance within NHS hospitals
  • Demonstrable understanding of and ability to report on the requirements of COSHH, Asbestos regulations, control of Legionella etc
  • Excellent skills in presentation, reports, business cases e.g. for giving complex, sensitive, or contentious information to internal and external groups
  • The ability to prioritise, self-drive and manage a demanding workload
  • technical knowledge and experience relating to mechanical and electrical building services
  • Formulation and presentation of technical reports.
  • Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
  • Ability to establish strategic direction and tactical delivery plans
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Compliance Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance and assurance strategy, supported by effective control processes and risk management arrangements.
  • Technical Expertise: Hold subject matter expertise for engineering tasks and theory, providing guidance and training to Authorising Engineers (AEs), Authorised Persons (APs), and Responsible Persons (RPs).
  • Health & Safety Oversight: Establish and manage a dedicated Estates & Facilities Health & Safety Team, ensuring safe and compliant service delivery.
  • Utilities Management: Collaborate with Estates and Sustainability teams to develop strategies for efficient energy use and cost control, supporting green and strategic targets.
  • Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate compliance documentation, asset registers, and performance data; produce high-quality assurance reports for governance forums.
  • Audit & Risk Management: Lead regular site audits, monitor compliance against standards (HTMs, HBNs, BS EN, CQC), and drive remediation of non-compliance.
  • Leadership & Development: Provide visible leadership, manage and develop staff, and promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Head of Assurance role?

The primary focus of the Head of Assurance role is to establish and lead the Estates and Facilities Assurance Pillar, ensuring compliance and robust governance aligned with NHS requirements.

What qualifications are essential for this position?

Essential qualifications include a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in hard services management, a technical or engineering qualification, and relevant training in Compliance Management & Responsibilities across Estates & Facilities.

Is experience in a healthcare environment required?

While experience in a healthcare environment is desirable, it is not explicitly required for this position.

What type of leadership is expected in this role?

The role requires visible leadership and the ability to manage and develop staff while promoting a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides first-class development opportunities, including a range of professional, management and leadership training.

What are the key responsibilities of the Head of Assurance?

Key responsibilities include developing compliance strategies, managing health and safety oversight, collaborating on utilities management, maintaining documentation, conducting audits, and leading staff development.

Is there a focus on sustainability within the role?

Yes, the role includes collaborating on strategies for efficient energy use and supporting the NHS Net Zero ambition through environmentally responsible practices.

What skills are necessary for success in this position?

Necessary skills include knowledge of statutory & technical compliance, excellent communication skills, technical knowledge related to mechanical and electrical services, and the ability to analyze complex problems and formulate solutions.

What is the work-life balance like for this role?

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust emphasizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, providing flexibility in working patterns and hours to meet staff and service needs.

How does the Trust support diversity and inclusion?

The Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, actively encouraging applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.