Deputy Head of Facilities Operations (Grade VIII) (Expression of Interest) (04.020 (2026))
Job Summary
Expression of Interest - 04.020 (2026)
Deputy Head of Facilities Operations Grade VIII (Specified Purpose Post)
Purpose of the role
TheDeputy Head of Facilities Operationsin TUH is a senior operational role focused on keeping the Hospitals physical environment safe compliant and running efficiently 24/7.
Reporting to Head of Facilities Operations & Service Transformation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Oversight of Facilities & Projects
Staff Management & Leadership
Contract & Vendor Management
Budget Management
Sustainability
Particulars of Office
Grave VIII appointment. Internal applicants only.
Qualifications & Experience
Must have:
Application Procedure
Please send an updated CV via the intranet process.
Informal enquiries Elaine Duggan: Head of Facilities Operations & Service Transformation
Email:
Phone: Ext 2044
Closing date for applications: 6th May 2026
Interview date scheduled: 8th May 2026
Deputy Head of Facilities Operations Grade VIII (Specified Purpose Post)
Purpose of the role
TheDeputy Head of Facilities Operationsin TUH is a senior operational role focused on keeping the Hospitals physical environment safe compliant and running efficiently 24/7.
Reporting to Head of Facilities Operations & Service Transformation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Oversight of Facilities & Projects
- Support the Head of Facilities Operations in managing day-to-day operations within Asset Care department (electrical plumbing carpenters).
- Involvement in developing implementing and maintaining the Hospitals Asset Management Policy and Asset Management Strategy aligned with ISO 55000 principles HSE policy and organisational objectives.
- Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primary of the patient in relation to all hospital activities
- Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital.
- To provide advice and guidance and support senior staff members on a range of strategic and operational matters.
- Manage and oversee risk assessments as appropriate.
- Asset Care Digital Helpdesk Project Delivery.
- Manage a project to record all Assets digitally manage contracts.
- Assisting with the upcoming tenders Cleaning Security & Car Park (60m).
- Manage the Business Continuity Plan for various departments.
- Ensure we are compliant with HSE Frameworks.
Staff Management & Leadership
- Provide effective leadership and management of facilities that enable staff to perform to their full potential.
- Provide strategic leadership to ensure asset care supports clinical service continuity patient safety and organisational growth.
- Ensure that staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate and within the resource allocation.
- Create and promote open communications healthy working relationships and stimulate initiative among the team.
- Motivate team members by agreeing goals and objectives through performance achievement reviews.
- Ensure all staff including contractors remain compliant with Mandatory Training.
- Ensure teams make the most effective and efficient use of developments to improve service delivery.
Contract & Vendor Management
- Manage external service providers (maintenance contracts).
- Monitor SLAs and KPIs.
- Ensure value for money and compliance with public procurement.
Budget Management
- Help manage operational budgets.
- Track spending on maintenance and contracts.
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency initiatives.
Sustainability
- Support energy efficiency and sustainability targets.
- Prepare funding submissions to the HSE.
Particulars of Office
Grave VIII appointment. Internal applicants only.
- Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales grade code 0655 effective 1st February 2026:
- The appointment is specified purpose & to facilitate interested candidates to consider looking for release from their existing role on an initial temporary basis.
- The annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year
- Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
Qualifications & Experience
Must have:
- Degree (level 7 QQI or above) in a relevant field
- 4 years relevant experience
- Experience in Facilities Operations is not essential consideration will be given to applicants who have experience of managing a team/service
- Change Management
- Minimum 3 year Supervisory/Management experience
- Practical experience of use of IT systems
- Fluent command and understanding of the English language to include spoken and written word
Application Procedure
Please send an updated CV via the intranet process.
Informal enquiries Elaine Duggan: Head of Facilities Operations & Service Transformation
Email:
Phone: Ext 2044
Closing date for applications: 6th May 2026
Interview date scheduled: 8th May 2026
Required Experience:
Director