Space and Asset OfficerNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and organised Space and Asset Officer to support the management of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust's property portfolio. You will play a key role in delivering effective property and asset management services, including lease administration, landlord and tenant matters, service charges, property acquisitions and disposals, and space planning. Working closely with healthcare teams and external stakeholders, you will help ensure the Trust's estates are fit for purpose, well-managed, and support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

• Provide the strategic and operational property advice across the propertyportfolio to the Associate Director for Health Planning and Property and services as necessary.To undertake and assist colleagues with other planned strategic initiatives asinstructed by the Associate Director of Health Planning and Property.To negotiate new leases, lease renewals, reinstatement of premises,dilapidations, licences, rent reviews, wayleaves, easements. Tenancy at wills, and other contracts such as Memorandum agreements in accordance with best practice, legislation and Trust Policy.To undertake site searches and manage acquisition and disposal cases.Responsible for lease events and ensure other related transactions are executedand completed on time and to meet the needs of the Trust's service provisionsTo achieve the best outcome for the Trust and protect the Trust's intereststhrough effective communication, negotiation, completion of due diligence andmore. To undertake comparable valuations and where necessaryto manage registered valuers/agents.
• To identify income revenue opportunities and ensure that revenue income is optimised.To assist in the production and to manage Service Charges both as Landlord and Tenant capacity.

Job description

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details regarding the role.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.