Job Description

We are seeking a motivated individual to lead the Facilities function as part of the Capital, Estates and Facilities Team.
This is a key position that will be accountable for the delivery of Facilities services across Powys Teaching Health Board and will play an important role in the department Senior Management Team.
This includes
Patient and Staff Catering Services
Site Assistants (Domestic and Portering Services)
The post holder will provide advice to the Associate Director Capital, Estates & Facilities in the strategic delivery and planning of Facilities, ensuring they are responsive to the needs of the service and enable the delivery of Health Board objectives. Within the role, the post holder will be accountable for managing:
The delivery and performance of support services across the health board
The Facilities workforce and budget
Supporting the strategic development and planning of the services
Site Coordination & Security including CCTV across the Health Board
Operational Managers for fire matters across the Health Board
Overseeing the delivery of fire and evacuation drills across the Health Board
Car parks
Staff Accommodation
Pest Control
District transport - Transport logistics, non-emergency patient transport
Hospital and Laundry Services
The HoF may be asked, as part of their duties, to take on additional projects or areas of responsibility associated with the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will agree the annual requirements and priorities with the Associate Director Capital, Estates and Facilities, complying with codes of conduct and organisational policies and procedures. Within the role, the post holder will have the following responsibilities:
Support the Associate Director in strategic delivery and performance of Facilities services, ensuring that services are developed, responsive to need, with issues resolved or escalated appropriately.
Ensure Facilities are appropriately staffed to deliver the services.
Working collaboratively at all times with all other managers and stakeholders in order to achieve high quality services and high performance standards.
Providing visible and effective leadership to the services and assume responsibility and accountability for effective service delivery.
Providing and developing a positive working environment and open culture which fosters high morale and commitment amongst all staff and promotes their wellbeing, professional and personal development and is in line with the Health Board's expected values and behaviours.
Lead operational managers for fire namely, evacuation arrangements, rehearsals, personal plans, patient and public evacuation equipment.
Lead the Site Coordination function across the Health Board community hospitals, clinics, office and accommodation.
Be a Site Coordinator for a nominated site.
Participation in operational 'on call'.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
63,150 to 73,379 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
070-AC013-0225-B
Job locations
Bronllys Community Hospital (Bronllys)
Brecon Road
Bronllys, Brecon
LD3 0LU
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Masters in Property and Facilities Management or relevant experience
• Relevant technical/ professional qualification to degree standard and/or significant experience in the management of Facilities Services at a similar level
• Formal training or equivalent experience of COSHH, Infection Prevention Control and Health & Safety
• Management qualification at post graduate level or significant experience of managing and leading teams
• Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
• Knowledge of NHS Wales performance management framework

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in managing soft FM services
• Operational experience of managing catering services and food safety
• Experience in service change management
• Experience in developing and actioning plans to improve service quality after internal and external audit
• Experience of and ability to work successfully with staff within teams and across organisations

Aptitude and Abilities Ability to interpret complex legislation and technical
Essential

• Ability to interpret complex legislation and technical specifications and apply as policy and/or service development
• Tact and diplomacy when working with others
• Present information in a variety of formats
• Confident in the use of Microsoft packages

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel in and out of county
• Able to work hours flexibly
• Able to participate in On Call

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Masters in Property and Facilities Management or relevant experience
• Relevant technical/ professional qualification to degree standard and/or significant experience in the management of Facilities Services at a similar level
• Formal training or equivalent experience of COSHH, Infection Prevention Control and Health & Safety
• Management qualification at post graduate level or significant experience of managing and leading teams
• Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
• Knowledge of NHS Wales performance management framework

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in managing soft FM services
• Operational experience of managing catering services and food safety
• Experience in service change management
• Experience in developing and actioning plans to improve service quality after internal and external audit
• Experience of and ability to work successfully with staff within teams and across organisations

Aptitude and Abilities Ability to interpret complex legislation and technical
Essential

• Ability to interpret complex legislation and technical specifications and apply as policy and/or service development
• Tact and diplomacy when working with others
• Present information in a variety of formats
• Confident in the use of Microsoft packages

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel in and out of county
• Able to work hours flexibly
• Able to participate in On Call