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Head of Facilities

Priorygroup Ayr, South Ayrshire On-site senior full-time

Salary

£50,000 per annum

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Description

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join our team.

Ayr Clinic, Ayr, is a low secure mental health service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or personality disorder. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Key Responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the hospital, including Estates and Facilities. You will directly line manage the Housekeeping, Administration, Medical Secretaries, Maintenance, Reception and Catering teams, while playing an active role as a member of the Hospital Senior Management Team.

You will be expected to provide cover and support to the wider team and site as and when needed.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential for the role:

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven experience of direct line management, ideally at a senior management level.
  • Experience working within Healthcare or Hospitality in a similar operational role.
  • Strong project management experience with relevant qualification.
  • Experience of budget management and financial responsibility.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety, with an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively in situations involving ambiguity and change.
  • Strong customer service skills with a professional and solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses

Skills

Required

  • Excellent communication
  • negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Proven experience of direct line management
  • Experience working within Healthcare or Hospitality
  • Strong project management experience
  • budget management and financial responsibility
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety
  • IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills
  • Strong customer service skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/33fb4750-df52-4666-9920-89f2edf6b1fe

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