Director of Estates Development - QMUL

Annual Report on Widening Participation and Outreach (WP&O) | 2013–14 Duties and Responsibilities

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Person Specification

This table lists the essential and desirable requirements needed in order to perform the job effectively. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the extent to which they meet these requirements.

Requirements

Essential / Desirable

Proven senior change agent experience resulting in improved and sustainable team performance coupled with excellent service delivery and customer feedback. Possessing the capability, credibility, gravitas and experience to lead and motivate a large-scale team from senior managers, technical experts, external consultants/contractors through to operational staff. Strong experience in developing talent and positive role modelling Experience of leading from the front to build a culture of safety first. Technical understanding of building systems, legislation and service requirements across a diverse portfolio. Significant experience of deploying “voice of customer” techniques to inform product/service improvements. Significant experience in reviewing and managing risk and implementing systems to ensure its reduction Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills

E

Qualifica- tions

Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience

E

E

Member of appropriate professional body

E

E

Professional/leadership CPD/further training or MBA

Extensive track record of leading significant large value/ large scale complex capital building programme in a large multidisciplinary stakeholder environment. Broad experience of development of large organisational estates strategies and specifically development of master planning Deep knowledge and understanding of planning policy and regulations, building regulations, contract law, construction management. Sound working knowledge of Strategic Property and Space Management in relation to effective and efficient use of the Estate. Possess the capability, credibility and experience to lead a team of experienced project and process management professionals. Demonstrable experience of building credibility and influence with senior stakeholders internally and external Strong leadership and management skills required to create a high performance culture. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector. An understanding of the complexity and diversity of the University context and an ability to adapt their style and approach accordingly Proven experience of successful project handovers to operational Estates teams. Outstanding leadership and management skills, with significant experience of dealing with challenging people and organisational issues Experience of robust business planning and managing pay and none pay budgets. Proven track record of supporting and influencing successfully at a senior executive level in organisations. Demonstrable experience of building credibility and influence with senior stakeholders internally and external. Possesses strong emotional intelligence

E

E E

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

Demonstrate passion & enthusiasm for this senior role.

E

E

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to network and build contacts across a matrix organisation to influence change and achieve business transformation beyond own areas of responsibility. Strong numeracy and analytical skills and confidence to work with all appropriate IT tools to deliver efficiency and functionality Strong customer service ethos and passion for delighting customers

E

D

E

E

E

E

Strong negotiation and brokering skills.

E

E

Strong presentation and communication skills.

E

The capacity to think strategically.

E

Essential/Desirable: E = Essential: Requirements without which the job could not be done. D = Desirable: Requirements that would enable the candidate to perform the job well.

E

E

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