NTH Solutions llp
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North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions provides a range of Estates, Facilities, Supplies and Procurement services to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The company is a separate legal body to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ from the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
Excellent performance related bonus scheme
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependant on service and contracted hours)
Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) – North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution (this is above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be paid for by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions, however,
should you fail to satisfactorily complete the probationary period, you will be charged for the DBS check as a deduction from your final salary. Job overview
NTH Solutions is a subsidiary of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, part of the University Hospital Tees Group, established to deliver high-quality estates, facilities, procurement and support services that underpin excellent patient care. Our remit includes operational estates delivery, capital projects, facilities services, domestic and catering teams, portering, and related support functions across the University Hospitals Tees sites. We are now seeking an exceptional managing director to lead our organisation into its next phase of growth and innovation, ensuring we deliver outstanding services that reflect University Hospital Tees values and strategic ambitions. Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a key organisation across the Tees Valley and the surrounding areas. You will have the platform to influence strategy, lead innovation, and deliver services that make a tangible difference to staff, patients, and the wider community. As managing director, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and commercial acumen to ensure the NTH Solutions operates efficiently, sustainably, and in close partnership with University Hospitals Tees. Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool” Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Managing Director will lead the strategic and operational management of the LLP, driving performance, innovation, and growth. You will: * Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with UHT’s vision and priorities. * Lead a diverse workforce across estates, facilities, and domestic services, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, development and continuous improvement. * Ensure the effective management of resources, budgets, and contracts to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. * Drive innovation and sustainability across NTH Solutions. * Build strong relationships with UHT leaders, clinical teams, regulators, and external partners to ensure a seamless and patient-focused service delivery. * Lead on governance, risk management, and statutory compliance for all operational areas. A full job description is attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Proven leadership and strategic Management Capabilities Strong analytical and innovative thinking Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong understanding of estates and facilities management including lifecycle planning, compliance, sustainability, and service delivery models. Experience in leading organisational change, including service transformation, workforce development, and cultural alignment. Strategic insight into NHS operations and policy frameworks Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance, including health and safety, risk management, and environmental standard Understanding of procurement and supply chain management, particularly within public sector frameworks Ability to navigate complex contractual arrangements, including PFI, joint ventures, and LLP structures. Qualifications
Degree or significant experience at a senior level in a relevant field (e.g. business management, engineering, estates/facilities management, or healthcare leadership) Demonstrable experience operating at a senior leadership level within a complex organisation Evidence of continuous professional development, particularly in leadership, governance, or strategic planning Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA, MSc in Facilities Management, Healthcare Leadership, or Strategic Management) Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM, RICS, CIBSE, or equivalent). Experience working within or alongside NHS organisations or public sector bodies. Experience
High degree of commercial and business understanding Strong financial management expertise including budgetary, pricing, risk management and mitigation Proven business development skills that have resulted in major income streams An understanding of the implications of contracts and contract law An understanding of the commercial issues facing the NHS Substantial leadership experience within the healthcare sector n-depth knowledge of the NHS gained either directly or as a partner/supplier Recruitment services for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions are provided by the Recruitment Team, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This advert for a vacancy with North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions appears under the authority of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This advert is placed by NTH Foundation Trust on behalf of North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions which is a Limited Liability Partnership operating services within NTH Foundation Trust. Please refer to the attached Terms and Conditions of Employment relating to this vacancy. Please check your email address on a regular basis as applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified via this method. As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to undertake pre-employment screening: Disclosure and Barring Scheme (previously Criminal Records Bureau) Where a post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it may be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Scheme to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should you require a copy of the Trust's Disclosure and Barring Service Policy, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 01642 624023. Please note the essential qualifications required for the post outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to hold and provide evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be short listed. As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable. If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant. North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates a No Smoking Policy. If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this post please contact a member of our recruitment team on 01642 624023 quoting the vacancy reference. The details in the Monitoring Information section of your application will be used for monitoring our recruitment process and will not be seen by the interview panel. The information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence. To meet its commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, the Trust’s policy is that individuals will be recruited, trained and promoted according to ability and job requirements only. As such we welcome your application irrespective of your gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, and nationality, and marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age. Disability The Trust gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment received from disabled people. We are a “Positive about Disabled People” employer, and we hold the ‘two ticks’ Disability Symbol, which is a recognition given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. If you have a disability, which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on 01642 624023. As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly. We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer. What does this mean? We proactively demonstrate our forces-friendly credentials within our recruitment and selection processes, by having a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for those indicated as part of the Armed Forces Community. We engage with our local and regional Career Transition Partnership representatives and are a member of Step Into Health. We employ veterans and reservists from differing branches of the Armed Forces and actively promote our positive policies for the Armed Forces Community, including our Special Leave policy. We advocate support for defence people issues, including facilitating easier access to Healthcare Services for our patients within the AF Community. We have supported employees through Reservist training, through additional leave for their training and ongoing support under our Special Leave policy. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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should you fail to satisfactorily complete the probationary period, you will be charged for the DBS check as a deduction from your final salary. Job overview
NTH Solutions is a subsidiary of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, part of the University Hospital Tees Group, established to deliver high-quality estates, facilities, procurement and support services that underpin excellent patient care. Our remit includes operational estates delivery, capital projects, facilities services, domestic and catering teams, portering, and related support functions across the University Hospitals Tees sites. We are now seeking an exceptional managing director to lead our organisation into its next phase of growth and innovation, ensuring we deliver outstanding services that reflect University Hospital Tees values and strategic ambitions. Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a key organisation across the Tees Valley and the surrounding areas. You will have the platform to influence strategy, lead innovation, and deliver services that make a tangible difference to staff, patients, and the wider community. As managing director, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and commercial acumen to ensure the NTH Solutions operates efficiently, sustainably, and in close partnership with University Hospitals Tees. Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool” Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Managing Director will lead the strategic and operational management of the LLP, driving performance, innovation, and growth. You will: * Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with UHT’s vision and priorities. * Lead a diverse workforce across estates, facilities, and domestic services, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, development and continuous improvement. * Ensure the effective management of resources, budgets, and contracts to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. * Drive innovation and sustainability across NTH Solutions. * Build strong relationships with UHT leaders, clinical teams, regulators, and external partners to ensure a seamless and patient-focused service delivery. * Lead on governance, risk management, and statutory compliance for all operational areas. A full job description is attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Proven leadership and strategic Management Capabilities Strong analytical and innovative thinking Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong understanding of estates and facilities management including lifecycle planning, compliance, sustainability, and service delivery models. Experience in leading organisational change, including service transformation, workforce development, and cultural alignment. Strategic insight into NHS operations and policy frameworks Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance, including health and safety, risk management, and environmental standard Understanding of procurement and supply chain management, particularly within public sector frameworks Ability to navigate complex contractual arrangements, including PFI, joint ventures, and LLP structures. Qualifications
Degree or significant experience at a senior level in a relevant field (e.g. business management, engineering, estates/facilities management, or healthcare leadership) Demonstrable experience operating at a senior leadership level within a complex organisation Evidence of continuous professional development, particularly in leadership, governance, or strategic planning Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA, MSc in Facilities Management, Healthcare Leadership, or Strategic Management) Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM, RICS, CIBSE, or equivalent). Experience working within or alongside NHS organisations or public sector bodies. Experience
High degree of commercial and business understanding Strong financial management expertise including budgetary, pricing, risk management and mitigation Proven business development skills that have resulted in major income streams An understanding of the implications of contracts and contract law An understanding of the commercial issues facing the NHS Substantial leadership experience within the healthcare sector n-depth knowledge of the NHS gained either directly or as a partner/supplier Recruitment services for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions are provided by the Recruitment Team, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This advert for a vacancy with North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions appears under the authority of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This advert is placed by NTH Foundation Trust on behalf of North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions which is a Limited Liability Partnership operating services within NTH Foundation Trust. Please refer to the attached Terms and Conditions of Employment relating to this vacancy. Please check your email address on a regular basis as applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified via this method. As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to undertake pre-employment screening: Disclosure and Barring Scheme (previously Criminal Records Bureau) Where a post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it may be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Scheme to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should you require a copy of the Trust's Disclosure and Barring Service Policy, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 01642 624023. Please note the essential qualifications required for the post outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to hold and provide evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be short listed. As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable. If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant. North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates a No Smoking Policy. If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this post please contact a member of our recruitment team on 01642 624023 quoting the vacancy reference. The details in the Monitoring Information section of your application will be used for monitoring our recruitment process and will not be seen by the interview panel. The information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence. To meet its commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, the Trust’s policy is that individuals will be recruited, trained and promoted according to ability and job requirements only. As such we welcome your application irrespective of your gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, and nationality, and marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age. Disability The Trust gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment received from disabled people. We are a “Positive about Disabled People” employer, and we hold the ‘two ticks’ Disability Symbol, which is a recognition given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. If you have a disability, which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on 01642 624023. As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly. We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer. What does this mean? We proactively demonstrate our forces-friendly credentials within our recruitment and selection processes, by having a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for those indicated as part of the Armed Forces Community. We engage with our local and regional Career Transition Partnership representatives and are a member of Step Into Health. We employ veterans and reservists from differing branches of the Armed Forces and actively promote our positive policies for the Armed Forces Community, including our Special Leave policy. We advocate support for defence people issues, including facilitating easier access to Healthcare Services for our patients within the AF Community. We have supported employees through Reservist training, through additional leave for their training and ongoing support under our Special Leave policy. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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