Space and Asset Officer

The post holder is required to manage Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust/SCFT) Property Portfolio and other property related matters on behalf of SCFT. They are responsible for a broad range of property duties, including landlord and tenant negotiations such as rent reviews and lease renewals, managing property acquisitions and disposals.

The postholder will support the management of service charges and formalise all occupational arrangements including the granting of licences and leases to third-party occupiers. To identify and facilitate fit for purpose premises suitable for healthcare teams to provide their services and undertake site inspections for the purposes of space allocations, repair/maintenance, valuations, updating records

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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Provide the strategic and operational property advice across the property portfolio to the Associate Director for Health Planning and Property and services as necessary.

To undertake and assist colleagues with other planned strategic initiatives as instructed 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 executed and completed on time and to meet the needs of the Trust’s service provisions

To achieve the best outcome for the Trust and protect the Trust’s interests through effective communication, negotiation, completion of due diligence and more.

To undertake comparable valuations and where necessary

to 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.

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?

Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing

Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex

Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement

Excellent training, development, and research opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff

Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton

Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks

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.

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