Job Introduction
Estates Officer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leicester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,809 - £37,505 (Band 5) DOE
As part of the Estates Team, your main duties will be to liaise with all parties involved in the provision of support to the smooth running of DHU’s Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland & Northampton sites and services. Those parties primarily being property owners/landlords, agents and maintenance contractors and other building users.
As an Estates Officer, your Daily Duties will look like:
- Implementation of systems and processes to enable effective oversight at an operational level of all DHU properties
- Taking part in the implementation of effective escalation policies, procedures and protocols that support front-line staff to resolve issues on the ground effectively and in a timely manner
- Supporting the service in auditing buildings focusing on quality and compliance improvements at least annually
- Helping to transform the reputation of the estates team within DHU by putting the clinical and non-clinical customer at the heart of everything the department delivers, this will be based on a can-do approach
- Building effective relationships with DHU staff at all levels and all landlords of properties which DHU staff utilise, so developing an understanding of service requirements
- Supporting the development of work streams within the Estates Strategy with the aim of making sure that all such projects and programmes are compliant with all relevant building and safety requirements
- Supporting DHU managers with DSE assessments to reach an appropriate outcome for staff
- Reviewing claims for payments for small works making recommendations
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A minimum of a level 2 qualification or equivalent in Facilities Management or Building Surveying related discipline
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, risk and standards.
- Experience in the analysis of technical and complex data
For you, benefits that work.
We’ll support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first. From access to the NHS pension scheme (and we’ll honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if you’re transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth, we’re here to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on the full range of benefits available click here.
Supporting your growth at every stage.
With us, development is part of our culture. From essential training and apprenticeships to supportive leadership and career pathways, we’ll help you grow in ways that matter to you. Because when our people thrive, so do our patients and communities.
With us, everyone belongs.
Great work happens when everyone feels seen, supported, and valued. We welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and proudly support the Armed Forces community. Inclusion and belonging are essential to our values, and together we make the difference. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates to share any support or reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process. here. For more information on how DHU can support you, please click here.
At DHU Healthcare, you’ll find a welcoming, supportive environment with wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth. Your career and contribution really matter - for you, for them, with us.
Apply today and start shaping the future of care.
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