Facilities Manager

Are

you an experienced facilities professional with a passion for creating safe,

welcoming and effective workplaces?

NHS

West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking an enthusiastic and

proactive Facilities Manager to lead estates and facilities services across

our office estate. Based within the Corporate Services directorate, the

postholder will help shape workplaces that meet the changing needs of our

staff and organisation. This is an opportunity for an experienced facilities

professional to bring sound judgement, practical problem-solving and a strong

customer focus to a visible role with organisation-wide impact.

Main duties of the job

The

role combines strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery. You will

coordinate maintenance and improvement programmes, manage facilities

contracts, oversee statutory compliance and health and safety requirements,

monitor service performance and respond to operational issues as they arise.

You will play a key role in ensuring our workplaces remain safe, compliant,

sustainable and fit for the needs of a modern, agile workforce.

Working

across a broad and varied portfolio, you will lead on facilities-related

projects, support sustainability initiatives, manage budgets and supplier

relationships, and provide advice and assurance to senior leaders and

governance groups. You will help identify opportunities to improve services,

deliver value for money and ensure the effective management of organisational

risks.

A

key aspect of the role is leading the headquarters reception team in Bradford,

supporting staff development and ensuring a professional and responsive

service for colleagues, visitors and stakeholders. The successful candidate

will be comfortable balancing strategic and operational priorities, building

productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and delivering

high-quality outcomes across multiple workstreams..

Interviews

will take place on Monday 26 October.

About us

NHS

West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and

reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and

is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes

organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary,

community and social enterprise organisations.

We

are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values

diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values

and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives

and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that

delivers patient outcomes.

We

are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is

valued, your wellbeing is supported, and all our colleagues can reach their

full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the

community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected

characteristics.

We

operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and

inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are

offered a working Carer passport.

We

applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us

of any adjustments you may require.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

D9475-ICB-671

Job locations

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please

refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full

details of the role and responsibilities.

This

role offers the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio covering estates,

facilities, health and safety, sustainability, asset management and workplace

services across NHS West Yorkshire ICB. You will work closely with senior

leaders, colleagues, landlords and contractors to deliver safe, compliant and

effective workplaces. The role combines strategic planning with operational

delivery, including facilities contracts, office improvement projects,

governance, compliance and sustainability initiatives. You will also lead the

headquarters reception team, contribute to organisational projects, manage

competing priorities and play a visible role in supporting staff and visitors

across the ICB's office estate.

Job responsibilities

Please

refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full

details of the role and responsibilities.

This

role offers the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio covering estates,

facilities, health and safety, sustainability, asset management and workplace

services across NHS West Yorkshire ICB. You will work closely with senior

leaders, colleagues, landlords and contractors to deliver safe, compliant and

effective workplaces. The role combines strategic planning with operational

delivery, including facilities contracts, office improvement projects,

governance, compliance and sustainability initiatives. You will also lead the

headquarters reception team, contribute to organisational projects, manage

competing priorities and play a visible role in supporting staff and visitors

across the ICB's office estate.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work independently, manage workload and use initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and manage complex enquiries and non-routine situations.
• Commitment to teamwork and respect for others.
• Responsive and solution-focused approach.
• Open, honest and acts with integrity.
• Ability to manage conflict and achieve positive outcomes.

Experience

Essential

• Good knowledge of developing and using information systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to use initiative, identify issues and respond quickly and calmly to find solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support long-term planning, including identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and produce written reports.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Estates, Facilities Management, Building Services (for example IWFM) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven ability to identify and implement best practice across all aspects of facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.
• Practical project and programme management skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Proven experience of managing contractors.
• Experience of leading and managing a team

Desirable

• Formal Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH) or willingness to undertake the training.
• Experience of leading sustainability or energy-efficiency initiatives within an estates or facilities management environment.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work independently, manage workload and use initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and manage complex enquiries and non-routine situations.
• Commitment to teamwork and respect for others.
• Responsive and solution-focused approach.
• Open, honest and acts with integrity.
• Ability to manage conflict and achieve positive outcomes.

Experience

Essential

• Good knowledge of developing and using information systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to use initiative, identify issues and respond quickly and calmly to find solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support long-term planning, including identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and produce written reports.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Estates, Facilities Management, Building Services (for example IWFM) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven ability to identify and implement best practice across all aspects of facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.
• Practical project and programme management skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Proven experience of managing contractors.
• Experience of leading and managing a team

Desirable

• Formal Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH) or willingness to undertake the training.
• Experience of leading sustainability or energy-efficiency initiatives within an estates or facilities management environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please

refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full

details of the role and responsibilities.

This

role offers the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio covering estates,

facilities, health and safety, sustainability, asset management and workplace

services across NHS West Yorkshire ICB. You will work closely with senior

leaders, colleagues, landlords and contractors to deliver safe, compliant and

effective workplaces. The role combines strategic planning with operational

delivery, including facilities contracts, office improvement projects,

governance, compliance and sustainability initiatives. You will also lead the

headquarters reception team, contribute to organisational projects, manage

competing priorities and play a visible role in supporting staff and visitors

across the ICB's office estate.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work independently, manage workload and use initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and manage complex enquiries and non-routine situations.
• Commitment to teamwork and respect for others.
• Responsive and solution-focused approach.
• Open, honest and acts with integrity.
• Ability to manage conflict and achieve positive outcomes.

Experience

Essential

• Good knowledge of developing and using information systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to use initiative, identify issues and respond quickly and calmly to find solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support long-term planning, including identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and produce written reports.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Estates, Facilities Management, Building Services (for example IWFM) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven ability to identify and implement best practice across all aspects of facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.
• Practical project and programme management skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Proven experience of managing contractors.
• Experience of leading and managing a team

Desirable

• Formal Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH) or willingness to undertake the training.
• Experience of leading sustainability or energy-efficiency initiatives within an estates or facilities management environment.