We are working with a leading provider of specialist healthcare services to recruit a Head of Facilities and Biomedical Technicians — a key strategic and operational leadership role responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective estates, facilities, and renal technical services across a national network of patient treatment centres.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior post with broad scope, combining hard and soft facilities management with technical leadership of biomedical engineering teams, supporting vital services that make a real difference to thousands of patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deliver estates and technical services strategies aligned to organisational goals.
- Act as an Authorised/Responsible Person for critical areas (e.g., water safety, medical gases, fire, dialysis water systems).
- Lead compliance with HTMs, HBNs, NHS Premises Assurance Model, and other regulations.
- Oversee the Business Continuity Plan and lead on estate-related risk management.
Facilities Management
- Lead the delivery of all hard and soft FM services (building maintenance, cleaning, waste, utilities, security, etc.).
- Ensure strong planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responsive repair regimes.
- Drive environmental sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
Biomedical Technical Services
- Manage a national team of Biomedical Technicians servicing specialist renal equipment, dialysis machines, and water treatment systems.
- Ensure equipment meets MHRA standards and clinical service requirements.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to align technical support with patient care needs.
Finance and Risk
- Manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and procurement processes.
- Ensure value for money and contract efficiency.
- Maintain a robust risk register and lead incident investigations where necessary.
- People Leadership
- Lead, support, and develop high-performing facilities and biomedical teams.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key contact for external inspections (e.g., CQC, HSE) and internal audits.
- Contribute to capital developments and transformation programmes.
What Our Client is Looking For:
Essential:
- Degree in Engineering, Estates/Facilities Management, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in healthcare estates/facilities leadership.
- Proven experience with renal technical systems and biomedical teams.
- Deep understanding of HTMs, HBNs, and NHS estate compliance standards.
- Budget management and capital project delivery experience.
- NEBOSH General Certificate and IOSH membership.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification in management or leadership.
- AP/RP status in key areas (e.g., water, ventilation, dialysis).
- Membership of relevant professional bodies (IHEEM, IET, etc.).
- Experience delivering sustainability-focused estate strategies.
- Track record of driving cultural and operational change.
Why Apply?
This is a career-defining leadership role at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation. You'll play a pivotal part in ensuring safe, high-quality environments for patients and staff, while leading the evolution of technical and estates services in a complex healthcare setting.
You’ll be part of a highly supportive leadership team that values professional development, autonomy, and innovation — and be given the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure and renal support services nationwide.
Apply Now
If you're ready to step into a role where your financial expertise, leadership and commercial acumen will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on , or send your CV to
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