Associate Director of Infrastructure: Facilities

Please contact the Vacancy Control Team at midyorks.infrastructurevacancycontrol@nhs.net with any questions relating to this role.About The RoleThe Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Associate Director of Infrastructure for Facilities, to oversee the delivery of efficient, safe, and effective facilities management services across its sites.Reporting to the Director of Operations for Infrastructure, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of facilities managers and support staff to deliver a high quality service.The role will lead continuous improvement in our services, ensuring that we deliver value for money and meet the changing requirement of a busy Trust. Your role will be responsible for a large number of staff and a broad range of services, amongst others including, catering, portering, housekeeping, general office/overseas visitors and transport.Please note: Interviews will take place in person on Tuesday 17th December at Stanley Hall, Pinderfields Hospital Site, Wakefield.Main dutiesProvide advice to the CEO and Board on domestic services, logistics, catering, general office/overseas and facilities operations strategic and compliance issues in the role as Responsible Person.Work closely with external bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Environment Agency (EA) and other external partners.Budgetary responsibility for all aspects of Facilities and responsible for planning and delivering through productivity and efficiencies in a financially sustainable manner.Service responsibility for domestic services, logistics, catering, general office/overseas and facilities operations and management of staff and direct management reports.To participate in the Trust Management and Clinical Divisional meetings and advise the Clinical Directorates' service lead managers on all issues relating to Facilities services.Lead the development and implementation of the quality management systems in line with current legislation, standards and Department of Health Strategies, Health and Safety and Food Safety Regulations and the Health and Social Care Act.To maintain and develop accreditations for the department and use this as the mechanism through which it can monitor its performance, assure its quality and strive for continuous improvement in service delivery.Achieve and develop accreditation for the department and use this as the mechanism through which it can monitor its performance, assure its quality and strive for continuous improvement in service delivery.To implement modernisation, changes, and improvements in Facilities Services.Provide support and resources to clinical research.To ensure the portfolio of services meets all statutory and mandatory requirements to ensure a safe and legal service is delivered.Essential Person Specification RequirementsEducated to Masters degree level or equivalentProfessional or management qualification or equivalent experienceMember of a relevant professional institutionEvidence of further ongoing professional development and on-going learningSuccessful track record at Director or Senior manager in facilities managementSuccessful track record in change managementIn depth understanding of the relevant legislation, national standards and other professional guidelines to support development and implementation plansExperience of working collaboratively with clinicians, managers and stakeholders to manage facilities effectivelySubstantial revenue and capital budgetary experience and delivery of waste reductionThorough understanding and management of facilities assurance and the production and implementation of quality management systemsAbility to understand risks and precautions required in relation to domestic services, logistics, catering, general office/overseas and facilities operationsA well developed ability to persuade, negotiate and influence at the highest levelAbility to bring resolution to conflicting positions on complex discussionExcellent external and internal stakeholder managementPeople management, motivation and leadership skillsStrategic vision for modernising servicesCapital planning skillsLeadership and team buildingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical and numerical skills confident with statistics and their presentationExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and support successful working relationshipsAdvanced financial and commercial acumenBe part of MY teamWe are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application GuidanceWe understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.Our BenefitsAccess to the NHS pension planGenerous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of serviceExceptional employee health and wellbeing servicesExtensive benefits and support, including:Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice schemeCycle to work schemeHome electronics schemeCar lease salary sacrifice schemeWorking carers support and advice, carers network and carers passportFlexible working options and family and carer-friendly policiesEstablished staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race EqualityCareer progression, training and supportSkilled worker sponsorshipYou can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our .