Decision Making The post holder will be given delegate authority and decision making for major projects, policies and office/staff management matters within the bounds of the School procedures and financial approval system to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and conform to all statutory requirements. This includes making decisions on creative solutions, being flexible in prioritising work and allocating staff resources to specific projects. Taking the necessary decisions to ensure risks from hazards and potential breaches of health and safety are managed to avoid criminal prosecution. Working Relationships & Contacts and Management of Other Staff 1. To manage & supervise other colleagues within the Estates Division reporting to this postholder 2. As the manager to communicate a clear vision of what is to be achieved overall by a team; encourage individuals to contribute to this common goal to the best of their ability; create a sense of unity and common purpose. 3. To liaise with Senior requisite approvals at various stages within the project, from funding commitments, through RIBA work-stage ‘sign-offs’ to completion and handover. Management and Senior Academics to facilitate the
4. To consult and liaise with other School Officers in respect of specification issues, undertaking any generic requirements and standards for equipment, suppliers and workmanship. 5. To focus on the requirements of ‘end users’ and direct consultants to consider the outcomes of the briefing and consultation process, subject to the approvals of the requisite authorities. 6. Act as a first point of contact where Statutory Authorities need to be informed or consulted e.g. Local Planning Authorities, Building Control, English Heritage and Water Authorities. Facilitate the incorporation of their processes required under the terms for Capital Project Funding. Facilities, to discuss and agree details of Project Funding with representatives from the Funding Council, in respect of the reporting and auditing processes required under the terms for 7. By agreement with the Director of Finance and Capital Project Funding. 8. By agreement with the Director, Capital Development/ Assistant Director or Project Working Group to seek advice and implement recommendations from legal representatives.
Flexibility To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Equality and Diversity To uphold the School’s commitment to equality of respect and opportunity, as set out in the Ethics Code, we will treat all people with dignity and respect, and ensure that no one will be treated less favourably because of their role at the School, age, sex, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or social and economic background. For the full Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy statement, please see the EDI website Environmental Sustainability The post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role, and actively contribute to the delivery of the LSE Environmental Policy.
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