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Head of FacilitiesNHS

Manchester, WA15 0NU Permanent £43,858
Posted 17 September 2026 Closing date 12 October 2026
Ashley Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) (1.6 miles, direct) Altrincham Interchange (1.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

Youll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesnt involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead and manage the hospitals Estates and Facilities, including Maintenance, Housekeeping, Catering, Reception and Administration teams.
  • Ensure high-quality support services are delivered safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets.
  • Oversee building maintenance, health & safety, compliance, contractors and capital improvement projects.
  • Lead, develop and motivate support services teams, while building strong relationships with colleagues and external suppliers.
  • Provide visible leadership across the site and contribute to the Hospital Senior Management Team and on-call rota.

Job description

Priory Hospital Altrincham

£43,858 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Altrincham has an opportunity for a Head Of Facilities to join our team.

Priory Hospital Altrincham, Hale, Cheshire provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, OCD, phobias, PTSD and bipolar disorder. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Rappax Road and Altrincham railway station approximately 12 miles from the hospital.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

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