University of Kent - Assistant Director of Estates

Skills / Abilities

Essential Desirable Assess Via*

The ability to prioritise competing demands, co-ordinate multiple projects in an effective and timely manner and managing challenging situations to a satisfactory conclusion. Y Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral. Proficient in methods and techniques for running effective meetings. Y The ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships both internally and externally and gain professional credibility with staff and externally providers at all levels. Y Excellent resource planning, analytical and numeric skills with the ability to manipulate data. Y Excellent people management skills, with the ability to identify goals and lead and motivate others to achieve objectives, high levels of perfor- mance and customer service. Y Ability to take ownership of projects and programmes and successfully see them through to conclusion, within budget on time. Y

A, I

I, T

I

A, I

A, I

A

Additional Attributes

Able to work closely with colleagues and customers to build relationships and improve customer service. Y

A, I

Highly organised with an innovative approach to problem solving.

Y Y Y Y

A, I A, I

Commitment to promote Equality and Diversity.

Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development. Willing and able to take part in an on-call rota and be available to advise personnel by telephone and email when requested during out of hours periods and to attend site when required to direct emergency operations to ensure business continuity.

A

A, I

*Criterion to be assessed via: A = application form or CV/cover letter I = interview questions T = test or presentation at interview

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