EFCD Systems Manager

Job summary

The UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. We areseeking an enthusiastic and technically minded Systems Manager to join our Estates, Facilities and Capital Development (EFCD) team on a 12 month secondment. Job Title: EFCD Systems Manager Contract Type: Fixed term with option of secondment due to covering leave within the team. Funded until 31/11/27

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about digital systems, data and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in supporting and developing the department's Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and associated digital platforms, helping to drive innovation and improve the services that support a large and complex healthcare environment.

As part of our team, you will work closely with operational teams, managers, system suppliers and stakeholders across the organisation, you will lead system improvements, support digital projects, develop reporting solutions and help shape the future of EFCD's digital strategy. The role offers a varied mix of systems administration, project delivery, data analysis, reporting and user engagement.

We are looking for someone with strong technical and analytical skills, experience of database or enterprise systems, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical digital solutions. Experience of Power BI, SQL, Microsoft 365 and systems integration would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical colleagues and have a passion for improving processes through technology.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work on a range of interesting digital projects, develop specialist knowledge and make a tangible difference to the way Estates and Facilities services are delivered.

About us

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

Employee Benefits:

Generous NHS pension scheme
NHS terms of service and annual leave
Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting and developing the department's Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and associated digital platforms
Data import, entry and validation to enable management reporting
User support, training and issue resolution for software users

About you:

You will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject or have an equivalent level of relevant skills and experience
You will have strong technical and analytical skills with experience of database or enterprise systems, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical digital solutions
You will have a collaborative approach with excellent communication and influencing skills

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge with demonstrable vocational training and equivalent experience
Working knowledge of CAFM/IWMS databases
Specialist knowledge of data analysis
Broad range of technical knowledge attained in a non-educational environment
Use Microsoft Office to an advanced standard
Practical Experience of at least 2 of the following:- Relational Databases, SQL programming, SRSS Report Manager, Information Analysis, Power BI
Practical enterprise level database administration and/or development experience
Numerate and IT literate to a high standard with experience of producing own reports/documents/presentations/improvement strategies as appropriate
Experience in training others or demonstrating the use of technology
Experience in motivating and gaining the cooperation of others

Desirable

Formal training in appropriate technologies
Experience working in an Estates or Facilities environment
Exposure to Systems integration methodologies and solutions
Experience in the production of technical documentation
Confident in the use of smartphone and tablet technology
Able to discuss technical details with non-technical staff
Experience of working across organisations in a similar role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx

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