Job summary
- Main area
- Facilities
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 100-EA100-0825
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glangwili Hospital / Prince Philip Hospital / Withybush Hospital / Bronglais Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen / Llanelli / Haverfordwest / Aberystwyth
- Salary
- £56,514 - £63,623 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Facilities Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
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Job overview
Are you a dynamic leader with experience in facilities management, ready to make a significant impact in a thriving healthcare environment? Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking four Facilities Managers to join our dedicated teams in each of our hospital sites;
- Bronglais General Hospital x 1
- Glangwilli General Hospital x 1
- Prince Philip Hospital x 1
- Withybush General Hospital x 1
Please indicate clearly in your application which site(s) you are applying for.
In this pivotal role, you will provide an exceptional facilities service to our patients, staff, and visitors, supporting clinical services to operate efficiently within the locality.
As the Facilities Manager, you will take charge of the operational delivery of a wide range of Facilities Services, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained in accordance with healthcare regulations. Your leadership skills will inspire a diverse team, monitoring performance and nurturing a culture of excellence across various services.
Main duties of the job
Some of the key responsibilities within this newly created position will include but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage facilities operations, including catering, cleaning, and portering, across all acute and community sites.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient-focused meal services, analysing data to support effective food production and distribution.
- Develop and implement stock control measures, while evaluating equipment and prioritising resources for operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with senior facilities leaders and estates colleagues to foster strong relationships and support seamless service delivery.
- Conduct site visits to resolve operational issues, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
The ideal applicant will thrive in a role which will require them to:
- Have proven experience in facilities management within a healthcare or similar environment.
- Possess strong leadership and motivational skills to manage a diverse team effectively.
- Have excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous service improvement.
- Be competent in budget management and financial reporting.
- Be capable of establishing strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Have the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a high standard of service delivery.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Stakeholder event and interview will be held between 17/09/2025 and 25/09/2025.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent previous employment knowledge and experience of Facilities related services
- Highly developed and specialist knowledge of Facilities services compliance, Environment, Health and Safety, mandatory training, audit and data analysis, gained through relevant Master’s Level qualification or equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills, and previous experience
- Working knowledge or qualification related to Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Relevant leadership qualification (e.g. ILM) or equivalent level of knowledge.
- Leadership experience
- Able to interpret national guidance, standards and improvements and advising on their implementation
- An in-depth knowledge of Legislative Changes, Statutory Standards, legal requirements, Health and Safety Law, etc
Desirable criteria
- Highly developed and specialist knowledge of Facilities services compliance, Environment, Health and Safety, mandatory training, audit and data analysis
- A good knowledge of the Healthcare/NHS environment
- Recognised Health and Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH, General Health and Safety, Environmental Management
- Knowledge of and working within NHS Facilities management
- Service improvement knowledge and experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working within senior management role and/or Facilities Operational Services or similar role.
- Significant experience of staff management.
- Good interpersonal skills; possess excellent communications skills, able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing including communicating, sensitive, complex or contentious information, in meetings and in writing.
- Positive leadership, tact, motivational, influential and persuasive skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of implementing improvements
- Experience of managing the performance of a multi-faceted service with a broad range of KPIs and targets.
- Experience working within NHS Facilities management.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within the geographical area in a timely manner
- Able to work flexibly to meet service need.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Peter Jones
- Job title
- Head of Facilities
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Elin Brock
Interim Assistant Director of Facilities
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