UWE Bristol - Assistant Director of Estates (Projects)

Person Specification

Leadership competencies All senior managers are expec following leadership behaviou assessed against them during 1. Leads Authentically Demonstrates and articulates others to improve and sustain feedback that is credible and supportive and encouraging t needed. Inspires and actively teams to deliver on tasks, to and potential. 2. Leads Change Shapes and articulates the ov direction that engages and co of change plans. Learns from confidence to try new ideas, d external sources. Willing to ta maximises future opportuniti 3. Builds Trust Builds a shared purpose and tr achieve objectives. Uses clear actively listens, encourages fe to deliver. Influences with int relationships and challenges i equality and diversity and per inclusive approach. 4. Thinks and Acts Strategica Understands the context and operates and how UWE’s perf competitors. Seeks and assim information to make informe clearly communicated and fol sound judgement based a clea effective networks and partn externally. Actively refers to t contributes to the student ex 5. Personally Effective Has the ability and confidenc people in a range of contexts. self-awareness and reflects o behaviour on others. Exhibits enthusiastic leadership style, behaviours and encouraging f

Qualifications/Professional membership Essential 1. Appropriate degree level qualification. 2. Appropriate professional registration/accreditation or demonstrable equivalent experience. Desirable 1. Recognised programme or project management qualification. 2. IOSH “Managing Safely” qualification or equivalent. Knowledge/Skills/Experience Essential 1. Substantial experience at senior manager level within an organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity. 2. A substantial record of achievement in project management with a deep knowledge of, and credibility in, a large number of different and complex disciplines, for example construction, safety, electrical and mechanical engineering, planning and financial management. 3. Specialist knowledge and experience of managing construction projects. 4. Excellent project management skills and the ability to use innovation and creativity to solve complex problems. 5. Experience of and expertise in budgeting, forecasting and the management of financial and other resources. 6. Good leadership skills, including the ability to motivate large and diverse teams in order to achieve a high level of performance. 7. Excellent customer relations skills, including a commitment to continuous improvement to respond to staff and student requirements to deliver a high level of customer service. 8. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of internal and external partners. 9. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to use advocacy and negotiating skills to effect change. Desirable 1. A good level of knowledge and understanding of the issues and demands affecting a Estates service within an organisation of comparable size and complexity. 2. Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in, and commitment to, the role of higher education in society.

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