Estates Administrator

Overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the position of Estates Administrator within their Estates and Facilities team. This role suits a well-organized, proactive, and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting and supports vital services that ensure excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist administrative assistance for the Trust’s Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, ensuring accurate data management and effective coordination of services.
• Offer comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across the Estates and Facilities department to facilitate smooth daily operations.
• Assist Estates Managers to ensure efficient management of Estates operations.
• Collaborate with fellow Estates Administrators to share workloads, especially during busy periods or staff absences.
• Support Estates and Facilities Managers with various administrative duties, including reception coverage when required.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism, and tact when interacting with visitors, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Maintain high-level IT proficiency, including accurately recording and preparing meeting minutes.
• Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks while maintaining composure in a busy environment.

About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Serving a population of approximately 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and nearby regions, the Trust operates two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites provide essential services such as Accident & Emergency (A&E), Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics. The Trust emphasizes a supportive and high-performing work culture, with access to quality training and career development opportunities. Commitment to delivering top patient care through best clinical practices and technology is a core priority.

Values and Recruitment

The Trust bases recruitment not only on qualifications and experience but also on behavioral alignment with its core values via values-based recruitment methods. There is a strong focus on inclusivity, equality, diversity, and fostering a culture that respects differences. New staff undergo a probation period of six months. Travel between hospital sites may be needed. Prospective applicants should review all related documents carefully to understand the job requirements.

Additional Information

The vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Contact for Enquiries

For more information or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Sean McAree
Position: Senior Estates Manager
Email: sean.mcaree@bedsft.nhs.uk
Phone: 07929 793677