Senior Facilities Manager | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 04 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,617 - £48,778 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nr Radlett, WD7 9HQ |
| Company: | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7594184/812-25-KG-SFMW |
Summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to assist in the management of a large and diverse estates and facilities function for two NHS organisations.
Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust have created an integrated estates function to develop and deliver local services to local people.
TheSenior Facilities Managerrole will be key to the delivery of a successful facilities service to support the clinical and well-being strategies for both organisations and the local STP.
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to come and join our Estates and Facilities Team. If you like the idea of working and travelling across a range of NHS buildings in Hertfordshire, thenthe Senior Facilities Managerrole could be what you’re looking for. We are a hard-working, motivated and supportive team covering a wide range of sites with varying facilities from hospital based and out-patient services to office-based Head Office environments for both Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust and Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust.
The Estates and Facilities Team provide support to both Trusts, ensuring that the buildings are safe, clean and in good condition for our visiting patients, service users and visitors. We are a friendly and hard-working team who face daily challenges with enthusiasm. We liaise regularly and support each other with good communication, offering help and/or advice whenever it is needed.
We’re looking for an experienced Facilities Manager with a background in estates and facilities services and with an emphasis on waste management services, ideally within the NHS or public sector. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of site operations, and the ability to manage staff and coordinate services effectively. You’ll need good IT skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a flexible, team-oriented attitude. A full UK driving licence and the ability to uphold the Trust’s values are essential.
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
The Senior Facilities Manager (Band 6) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of estates and facilities across designated Trust sites. This includes ensuring buildings are safe, clean, and well-maintained, while meeting health and safety and infection control standards. The role involves overseeing the waste management services across the portfolio as well as soft FM services such as cleaning, and maintenance, working closely with contractors and internal teams.
The post holder will manage the Band 5 Facilities Managers, supporting their development through supervision and appraisals. They act as the main contact for facilities issues, liaising with clinical teams and stakeholders to resolve concerns promptly.
Responsibilities also include budget monitoring, procurement, contract management, and contributing to service improvements and business continuity plans. Strong organisational and communication skills, leadership ability, and a proactive approach are essential. Commitment to upholding Trust values and delivering high-quality environments is key to success.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
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