Senior Property Manager

We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Property Manager to join the Estates and Facilities Directorate at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

R eporting directly to the Deputy Director - Estate Management and Assurance, you will be re sponsible for providing expert technical support and advice on all aspects of property management services to ensure the Trust estate is managed efficiently and effectively. The Postholder will have proven knowledge, qualifications and experience in managing a large and complex property portfolio and be skilled in the analysis and interpretation of highly complex information.

This is a newly created , senior management role. Educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience in a property-related discipline), you will hold Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. You will have an in-depth knowledge and experience of negotiating and delivering complex planning and development, landlord and tenant, and other property-related contracts and be able to consult effectively with Legal Advisors and other professional consultants.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing specialist expertise in the development of the Trust Estate Strategy and its implementation and delivery. This will include promoting new initiatives for the effective management of technical property services and being responsible for the development and delivery of the Trust's property related strategic objectives, operational policies, and procedures.

This will include leading on a broad range of property development, transactionsand asset management, including acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold interests, landlord and tenant matters, Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract management, service charge and other financial management.

The post holder will be required to provide assurance that the Trust is fulfilling its statutory and regulatory requirements with regards to property transactions and property occupations and adherence to landlord and tenant lease obligations and freehold title matters.

Working for our organisation

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of specialist services across south east England for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. We care for people of all ages, from children and young people through to older people with conditions such as dementia.

We provide hospital and community mental health services from more than 110 locations across Sussex. Our estate covers a floor area of some 85,000 square meters which is about the size of 16 football pitches.

It is made up of:

• 48 Freehold properties
• 57 Leasehold properties, and
• 5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) properties.

These include 36inpatient wards and homes, with a total of 579beds, 68community team bases and 10 corporate buildings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ian Reading, Deputy Director - Estate Management and Assurance. Email:

Person specification Qualifications

• Honors Degree Level or equivalent in a property related discipline (e.g. estate management, valuation, development, building, surveying,) plus specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to master's equivalent level
• Hold Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor

Knowledge / Experience

• Significant senior management experience managing large value property transactions including acquisition and disposal, asset management, landlord and tenant, planning and development.
• Knowledge of property management services with practical knowledge within the NHS or public sector
• Able to demonstrate examples of successful collaborative working at senior level with other agencies
• In depth knowledge and experience of negotiating and delivering complex planning and development, landlord and tenant, and other property related contracts and be able to consult effectively with Legal Advisors and other professional consultants.
• Detailed knowledge of Property management, staff management experience across a range of disciplines. Measurable track record involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
• Measurable track record involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
• Able to effectively manage resources with a good track record of change management, efficiency savings, systematic investment plans and financial recovery plans.
• Good Performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account.

SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.

Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.

SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.

If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. However, we'll always do our best to keep you informed as we know how much time and care goes into applying for a role.

In the event of a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy early.

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Name Ian Reading Job title Deputy Director - Estate Management and Assurance Email address