Durham University - Head of Asset Maintenance

Person Specification

Criteria (E – Essential/D – Desirable)

E

D

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop excellent work- ing relationships both internally and externally. E Proven IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office. E Academic recognition at degree level in a facilities/construction-related discipline and professional recognition (or equivalent experience). E Professional practitioner with expert knowledge and expertise in one or more areas of buildings or estates services, used to influence events and activities within the organisa- tion. E Demonstrable ability to provide specialist advice and influence others at operational and strategic levels. E Continuing professional development required to maintain professional recognition. E Experience of being able to network effectively and develop strong and productive work- ing relationships. E Experience of chairing and managing committees and meetings. E Ability to solve problems and resolve issues, plan solutions and make pragmatic decisions. E Experience of delivering and developing specialist services for buildings, or estates, servic- es. E Health and safety and statutory compliance knowledge. E Extensive knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organi- sational policy and guidelines. E Experience of implementing policy and procedures and involvement with future changes for a service area. E Ability to contribute to planning at operational and strategic levels. E Track record of management and development experience and/or an enhanced man- agement qualification applied across a large service team or cross-functional teams, in a customer focussed and/or complex organisation. E Experience of managing substantial budgets. E Experience of leading major infrastructure projects involving multi-agency working within an educational, commercial or industrial environment. D Experience of working in the higher education sector. D

Experience of change management.

D

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