Facilities Manager – Brand New State-of-the-Art Hospital

Facilities Manager – Brand New State-of-the-Art Hospital

£50,000 DOE + Competitive Company Benefits    

Oxford

Full-Time/ Permanent - 40 Hours                                   

Want to be a key part in the opening and success of a BRAND NEW and state of the art hospital?

Would you like to be able to build your own team from the ground up?

Interested in developing your own department policies and procedures?

Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the best patient experience.

Capitalising on the success of their London flagship hospital, their new site will offer a wide range of medical diagnostic and same-day minimally invasive services, including heart health, lung health, digestive health, ENT, endoscopy, and neurology.

This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to help to shape a growing, but established healthcare organisation.

Welbeck Health Partners was founded by leading healthcare specialists from the UK and USA who shared a clear vision: to deliver better care and redefine what a healthcare organisation can be.

Welbeck’s unique partnership model empowers clinicians to share in the success of the group while fostering a collaborative environment. It provides a framework for consistent patient pathways, quality assurance across partners, and smooth cross-referrals between specialties.

Joining Welbeck means becoming part of a growing network of high-quality clinics and world-leading healthcare professionals. Welbeck are committed to creating a supportive, values-driven environment where their people can thrive. The company invests in its people, providing ongoing professional development, clear career progression, and the resources needed to excel.

If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that is shaping the future of healthcare while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and shared success, we’d love to hear from you.

What is in it for you?                                                                                                   

• *Generous Annual Bonus Scheme*
• Paid for park and ride
• Great work-life balance
• Professional registration paid for annually
• Personal Development Plan
• 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Private Pension
• Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• AND a range of policies supporting health and wellbeing

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Manager to provide overall ownership and the day-to-day oversight of the safe, legal and smooth operation of our unique, private patient day-case centre and being part of the on-going development of our world class facility. This position is pivotal in managing the delivery of facilities services for the centre, by leading and line managing an in-house facilities team, whilst overseeing a third-party provider for hard and soft FM services under group-managed contracts. This is role is line managed by the Operations Director but is supported by the Welbeck Group Capital Projects, Procurement and Finance Teams as well as subject matter experts (SMEs) for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), water safety and ventilation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage maintenance teams, contractors, and service partners to deliver planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring optimal building performance and minimal disruption to clinical activity
• Maintain a robust system of documentation, permits, safety logs, and compliance records in line with audit requirements
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including HTMs, HBNs, HSE, CQC, fire safety, legionella control, and environmental health standards
• Oversee all requirements for Health and Safety management under the centre governance structure, including training, KPIs, reporting and managing all actions from an external auditor
• Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing facilities team, fostering a positive open culture of accountability, learning, and growth where staff feel confident to speak up
• Support the central Welbeck teams on the planning, execution, and evaluation of capital projects, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades
• Drive sustainability initiatives across the estate, including energy reduction, waste management, and sustainable procurement
• Monitor and report on energy consumption, costs and carbon footprint data, identifying opportunities to improve environmental performance whilst supporting the centre’s contribution to organisational environmental and carbon reduction goals
• Manage the facilities budget effectively, ensuring efficient utilisation of physical and financial resources, value for money, and financial control
• Identify and mitigate estates-related risks, maintaining the centre’s risk register in collaboration with clinical and operational teams
• Ensure all estates-related incidents and compliance issues are reported, investigated, and resolved appropriately

What can you bring?

• Higher National Diploma in facilities management or engineering related field, a certified facility manager accreditation is desirable
• MIWFM professional qualification (Level 2 or above) or equivalent qualification in estates, facilities, engineering, or building services management
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Leadership experience in facilities management within a healthcare or highly regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of healthcare-specific compliance standards (e.g. HTMs, HBNs, CQC, fire safety, water safety, ventilation)
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and estates performance reporting
• Financial and budget management skills with an understanding of cost control and resource planning
• Experience of risk management, governance frameworks and health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of energy and sustainability frameworks applicable to healthcare facilities

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