Job Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides compassionate, quality and timely emergency andurgent care to everyone in the South West 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.



We deliver this over 10,000 square miles of England and occupy over 100 buildings in order to deliver the best care when you need us most.



To look after all of our buildings, we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Estates Officer to join our Estates Team.



This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to support the provision of a fit for purpose, responsive, safe and cost-effective estates service to South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements.



Estates Officers have day to day responsibility for the management of operational aspects of Trust buildings, its partnership organisations and internal customers ensuring they are progressive, responsive to internal and external demand, are patient focused, safe, efficient, and effective.



Estates Officers will contribute to the planning and delegation of minor estates schemes/projects, including liaison with operational teams and professions such as contractors, suppliers, planning officers and specialist consultants.



The successful candidate will have a proven track record within a similar role in Facilities Management or Building Services. Able to work under their own steam and as part of a wider team, they will have a sound knowledge of contractor management, health and safety and project management are essential. In addition, they will be be a confident and empathetic communicator with strong attention to detail, good judgement, a passion for delivery across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment whilst having the ability to build productive relationships.



Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.



We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.



At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.



If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.



In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.



You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.



Benefits



Competitive NHS salary

A standard working week of 37.5 hours

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working

Generous Pension Scheme

Career and salary progression

Car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes

Staff networks

Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK



For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.