Job Description

Were looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to take charge of a range of essential support services within Facilities Management.
Are you ready to take the lead in delivering high-impact support services that keep our organisation running smoothly?
Were looking for an inspiring and driven Head of Facilities Services to join our Facilities Team, with responsibility for a wide range of essential services, including:

• Waste & Environmental Services
• Domestic Services
• Linen and Laundry
• Portering
• Switchboard
• Postal Services
• Accommodation Services

In this key leadership role, youll manage both the people and resources that power these vital operations, ensuring services are efficient, responsive, and delivered to the highest standard. Youll oversee an annual budget spanning across multiple core services.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong operational and financial management skills, a passion for service improvement, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
Join us and make a real impact behind the scenes.
37.5 hours per week - Mon - Fri
Main duties of the job
This role plays a vital part in shaping the patient and staff experience by ensuring services like cleaning, catering, portering, switchboard, and accommodation are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Youll manage multi-functional teams, oversee supplier contracts, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and take ownership of performance, budgets, and service improvement. Strong leadership, communication, and operational management skills are key, along with the ability to work across departments and respond to the needs of both patients and staff.
If youre motivated by variety, responsibility, and making a tangible difference every day, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front in a supportive, forward-thinking organisation
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Details
Date posted
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
64,455 to 74,896 a year Pro rata/per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-25-07-104
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Knowledge to Masters equivalent plus further management experience.
• B TEC Infection Control
• Understanding of Manual Handling
• Experience of recruitment process.

Desirable

• Possession of a suitable qualification within cleaning
• Diploma in management
• Food Hygiene qualification
• Awareness of COSHH
• Experience of Risk Assessments

Knowledge
Essential

• Significant experience of managing multiple Facilities services within Hospital environment or similar related environment
• Recruitment and selection experience.
• Presenting complex information to large groups

Desirable

• Working knowledge/experience of other facilities services

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Knowledge to Masters equivalent plus further management experience.
• B TEC Infection Control
• Understanding of Manual Handling
• Experience of recruitment process.

Desirable

• Possession of a suitable qualification within cleaning
• Diploma in management
• Food Hygiene qualification
• Awareness of COSHH
• Experience of Risk Assessments

Knowledge
Essential

• Significant experience of managing multiple Facilities services within Hospital environment or similar related environment
• Recruitment and selection experience.
• Presenting complex information to large groups

Desirable

• Working knowledge/experience of other facilities services

Skills Required