Job vacancy: Estates and Facilities Asset Officer, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton in Ashfield

Job summary

Main area: Administration
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week)
Job ref: 214-CEN-7610315

Employer: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's Mill Hospital
Town: Sutton in Ashfield
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/02/2026 23:59

Estates and Facilities Asset Officer

NHS AfC: Band 5

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Further Training

Essential criteria

Excellent understanding of Health and Safety requirements
Adaptable and have ability to maintain control in stressful situations
Excellent personal organisation skills

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of NHS or other PFI contract requirements
Previous use and experience of Concept CAFM software

Contractual Requirements

Essential criteria

Flexible approach to work, the ability to manage staff, including the ability to work unsocial hours to meet the requirement of the service

Desirable criteria

Previous NHS experience in a similar role

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Interest in a range of Facilities management areas, such as asset control, lifecycle replacement, estates maintenance, and quality monitoring
Ability to analyse and interpret data, identify solutions, and escalate when necessary
Demonstrable problem-solving capability with ability to maintain a flexible and collaborative approach
Knowledge and understanding of performance and quality monitoring of systems and equipment
Ability to present findings in a clear and concise manner
Experience in commercial and contractual relationships
Proficient in the use of information technology and the ability to write & demonstrate reports and technical information in a suitable manner for a range of audiences
Excellent communication skills whether written, verbal or electronic

Desirable criteria

Understanding of Service Delivery
Understanding in the delivery of FM Services and the standards required
NHS PFI contract monitoring experience
Understanding of PAM & ERIC returns
NHS or public sector procurement requirements
Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and standards
Energy management experience
Sustainability experience
Use and understanding of AutoCAD and Micad type systems

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Diploma in Facilities Management, Asses Management, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
On-going professional development
Good analytical and numerical skills supported by high level maths and English qualifications or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Experience of multi discipline complex engineering services
Facilities management qualification, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to work autonomously under own initiative to achieve set targets but also to work collaboratively within a team
Ability to translate data into layman’s terms and communicate the key messages simply to a range of staff

Desirable criteria

Extensive experience of working within an Estates & Facilities environment in a similar role

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

We support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that personal statements and behaviour examples, must be truthful and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility. For the avoidance of doubt plagiarism can include presenting ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.

Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will then be deducted from your first salary once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals. If you receive a job offer and you are not sure of its authenticity, please report it to the following email [email protected]