Facilities and Operations Manager
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Hamilton Specialist Referrals are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities and Operations Manager to help ensure the smooth running of our hospital. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in operations, facilities management, and health and safety, particularly within a clinical environment.
About the role
In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. You will oversee the facilities management to enhance hospital efficiency, reduce operating costs, and increase productivity. You will ensure that operational standards are met across the hospital and support the wider team with daily activities.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the general upkeep and maintenance of the hospital and its outdoor areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing clinical and non-clinical equipment orders, repairs and service agreements. You will also handle cleaning services, security, waste disposal, and car parking. Additionally, you'll track maintenance costs and ensure compliance with safety protocols, such as weekly fire tests and annual evacuations. You will also liaise with contractors, oversee their visits, troubleshoot basic IT issues and liaise with IT for bigger projects, handle any onsite odd jobs/small DIY repairs and facilitate communication between the hospital team and external service providers.
Want to know more about us?
Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40), Buckinghamshire, Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital that provides the latest in specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility.
The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can offer the most advanced treatment options available for Orthopaedic, Neurology, Soft Tissue, Oncology, Anaesthesia and Internal Medicine cases. Despite working within such a large team, we pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly and supportive culture with a focus on development, clinical excellence, and gold-standard patient care.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with experience in a clinical environment, although this is not essential. Knowledge of operational processes and relevant health and safety regulations is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen to support sound decision-making. Proficiency in MS Office is required, along with the ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role involves building strong relationships with both internal teams and external contractors along with the ability to manage your own diary and workload.
Working Hours to Suit You
This full-time role consists of 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. The hours will be worked within the practice opening hours which are 7:30am - 8pm Monday to Friday, to meet hospital needs. There are no weekends or out of hours requirements for this role.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
*6.6Weeks annual leave
*Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Cycle to work scheme
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
*Non-accidental injury support
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
*Pension scheme
*Discounted staff pet care
£0 - £0 a year
Up to £35,000 per annum