We are working with a leading provider of specialist healthcare services to recruit a Head of Facilities and Biomedical Technicians — a key strategic and operational leadership role responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective estates, facilities, and renal technical services across a national network of patient treatment centres.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior post with broad scope, combining hard and soft facilities management with technical leadership of biomedical engineering teams, supporting vital services that make a real difference to thousands of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and deliver estates and technical services strategies aligned to organisational goals.
• Act as an Authorised/Responsible Person for critical areas (e.g., water safety, medical gases, fire, dialysis water systems).
• Lead compliance with HTMs, HBNs, NHS Premises Assurance Model, and other regulations.
• Oversee the Business Continuity Plan and lead on estate-related risk management.

Facilities Management

• Lead the delivery of all hard and soft FM services (building maintenance, cleaning, waste, utilities, security, etc.).
• Ensure strong planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responsive repair regimes.
• Drive environmental sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

Biomedical Technical Services

• Manage a national team of Biomedical Technicians servicing specialist renal equipment, dialysis machines, and water treatment systems.
• Ensure equipment meets MHRA standards and clinical service requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to align technical support with patient care needs.

Finance and Risk

• Manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and procurement processes.
• Ensure value for money and contract efficiency.
• Maintain a robust risk register and lead incident investigations where necessary.
• People Leadership
• Lead, support, and develop high-performing facilities and biomedical teams.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key contact for external inspections (e.g., CQC, HSE) and internal audits.
• Contribute to capital developments and transformation programmes.

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Estates/Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in healthcare estates/facilities leadership.
• Proven experience with renal technical systems and biomedical teams.
• Deep understanding of HTMs, HBNs, and NHS estate compliance standards.
• Budget management and capital project delivery experience.
• NEBOSH General Certificate and IOSH membership.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in management or leadership.
• AP/RP status in key areas (e.g., water, ventilation, dialysis).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (IHEEM, IET, etc.).
• Experience delivering sustainability-focused estate strategies.
• Track record of driving cultural and operational change.

Why Apply?

This is a career-defining leadership role at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation. You'll play a pivotal part in ensuring safe, high-quality environments for patients and staff, while leading the evolution of technical and estates services in a complex healthcare setting.

You’ll be part of a highly supportive leadership team that values professional development, autonomy, and innovation — and be given the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure and renal support services nationwide.

Apply Now

If you're ready to step into a role where your financial expertise, leadership and commercial acumen will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on 02071184848, or send your CV to cv@maxwellstephens.com