PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Experience of leading procurement and contracting processes of high value
Candidates will be assessed for shortlist and interviewed against the following criteria.
QUALIFICATIONS Essential • Degree or equivalent level qualification in a discipline appropriate to this role. • Membership of a relevant, professional body • Evidence of continued, professional development
Desirable • Experience of leading estates maintenance across a complex estate portfolio • Some experience of, and familiarity with, the further education and skills sector. SKILLS/ABILITIES Essential • Exemplary communication and presentation skills. • The ability to horizon scan and to identify opportunities and risks. • Robust understanding of financial and budgetary management, especially in relation to curriculum planning. • Ability to analyse activity and data and develop strategies for improvement where necessary. • The ability to lead others with clarity, energy and enthusiasm, commanding respect from across the organisation. • Ability to secure effective working relationships with colleagues, staff, funding bodies, employers and other partners through high levels of support and challenge.
Desirable • Formal project management qualification
EXPERIENCE Essential • Proven and successful management of capital projects of various sizes and complexity. • Experience of estates leadership within an organisation of similar scale and complexity. • Demonstrable, successful contribution to an organisation’s strategic planning process. • Successful experience of writing and leading bids, tenders, business plans and funding applications. • Experience of leading change to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes • Significant experience of external stakeholder management • Extensive experience of leading and inspiring teams • Developing and implementing estates and development strategies • Experience of delivering effective information strategies to inform decision making and activities
• Very strong IT skills. • Flexible and resilient.
Desirable • Broad understanding of skills policy and other external drivers, and how these influence planning and decision-making.
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