Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity working for an excellent service provider, supporting essential NHS services?
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and offers its own Terms and Conditions.
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Asset and Compliance Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Estates/Senior Estates Manager. The position will have lead operational responsibility for the strategic and operational management of Trust assets and statutory compliance across the Estate.
The post holder will be a member of a small group of managerial/technical staff who oversee the effective management of complex technical systems and processes across the Trust, ensuring compliance with Trust standards, procedures and legislation.
Main duties of the job / Responsibilities
- Lead operational responsibility for all aspects of asset management planning, backlog planning and ensuring statutory compliance of all buildings, plant and engineering systems critical to patient care and the Trust estate, on behalf of SCL.
- Lead the implementation of a replacement CAFM system within the Estates division and be responsible for its effective governance and ongoing use.
- Support PPM, lifecycle/backlog planning and capital replacement programmes.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive asset register covering buildings, plant and engineering systems.
- Ensure accurate data management within CAFM systems.
- Support business‑case development for capital investment projects.
- Monitor asset condition surveys and backlog maintenance reporting.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including: Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Safety Regulations, Water Safety (Legionella control), Electrical Safety, Lifting Operations (LOLER), Pressure Systems, Mechanical Systems (Ventilation).
- Implement and maintain compliance with NHS Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs).
- Act as Authorised Person (AP) / Responsible Person (RP) where appointed.
- Lead or support internal compliance audits and support external inspections where applicable (e.g., CQC, PAM, ERIC, Model Hospital).
- Develop, maintain and interpret reports and analytics; provide data‑driven decisions to optimise estate efficiency.
- Provide actionable insights to stakeholders and support continuous improvement initiatives across the Estates Division.
- Maintain assurance dashboards and compliance trackers; identify and mitigate risks associated with estate infrastructure.
- Support the regular performance monitoring and review of all responsible organisations and service providers against agreed specifications, providing integrated support within a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and support periodic audits and reviews of service provision against specified requirements, using findings to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide reports to senior management and governance committees; contribute to Board‑level assurance reporting where required.
- Support the Senior Estates Manager in the management of allocated budgets for compliance and asset maintenance.
- Oversee service contracts and ensure contractor compliance; ensure value for money in procurement and service delivery.
- Line‑manage estates/compliance officers or engineers as applicable.
- Provide technical advice to senior stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Deliver training and awareness sessions on compliance requirements.
About us / Benefits
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non‑clinical services. SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment, which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions.
- Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme – National Employment Savings Trust (NEST); SCL services will pay a 3% contribution (over and above the minimum rate)
- Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank work offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and paid on a pro‑rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Person Specification
Experience – Essential
- Estates management experience within an NHS Estates role (alternative relevant sector experience considered)
- Strong understanding of risk management and governance processes, experience in technical risk assessments
- Experience managing compliance systems and CAFM platforms
- Excellent report‑writing and presentation skills
- IT proficiency – e.g., CAFM systems, compliance software, MS Office
- Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of autonomous decision making
- Knowledge of lifecycle and Estates backlog costs
Experience – Desirable
- Understanding of facilities management
- Understanding of NHS capital projects delivery
- Experience managing complex technical issues in a sensitive environment
Special Requirements – Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Qualifications – Essential
- Professional Engineering, Building Services, Estates Management, or Construction knowledge from a degree or equivalent, plus specialist postgraduate coursework or experience to master's level
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Authorised Person (AP) or Responsible Person (RP) qualifications (e.g., Water, Ventilation, Electrical)
- Ability to travel between SCL sites
Qualifications – Desirable
- Chartered Engineer or working towards
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation / body
- NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification
Special Skills & Knowledge – Essential
- Demonstrable statutory compliance experience
- Knowledge of building construction and technical services disciplines
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations
- Knowledge of NHS HTMs, HBNs, and statutory compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of all relevant legislative frameworks (H&S codes, COSHH, Building and Engineering Planning Law, DoH requirements)
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; experience presenting technical issues to non‑technical audiences
- Confidence and assertiveness in professional interactions
Special Skills & Knowledge – Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS procurement methods for building and engineering services
- Leadership and team management capability
- Financial acumen and contract management knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer: CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX
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