CAFM & Information Manager
Job summary
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for healthcare estates? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a CAFM & Information Manager to act as the digital backbone of our Estates and Facilities Department.
In this pivotal role, you will hold dual responsibility for the technical management of our Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system and the governance of our Information Assets. You will ensure our physical environment is safe, compliant, and data-rich, directly supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Who You Are
We are looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure. You should possess:
- Education: A degree in Information Management, IT, or a related field.
- Technical Expertise: Significant experience in facilities management or estates roles, specifically focused on CAFM systems (e.g., Concept, Planon, or Maximo).
- Governance Knowledge: A firm grasp of GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and Freedom of Information regulations.
- Communication Skills: The ability to translate complex data into clear reports for diverse audiences, from internal teams to external contractors.
- Professionalism: An inclusive leadership style with a "can-do" attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
- CAFM Leadership: Oversee the functionality, maintenance, and optimisation of the Trust's CAFM system, ensuring it remains future-proof through new technology integrations.
- Information Governance: Lead on GDPR compliance, Data Protection, and the Freedom of Information (FOI) request process for the department.
- Compliance & Audit: Support the development of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programs and lead the completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
- Strategic Reporting: Use Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and advanced reporting tools to provide high-level assurance to the Trust Board and external regulatory bodies.
- Cyber Security: Act as a Subject Matter Expert for departmental information security, including arranging regular penetration testing.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree in Information Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications in Information Governance, such as the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information, or equivalent
Knowledge
- A good knowledge of IT systems, and experience of supporting the development and implementation of new systems.
- Practical knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and how they apply to facilities management.
Experience
- Significant experience in a facilities management or estates role with a focus on CAFM systems
- Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills including writing corporate documents. Experience of managing information databases
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
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Littlemore Mental Health Centre
14 Morrell Crescent
Littlemore
OX4 4XN
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk