About You
Knowledge and experience + Proven successful leadership and management experience in a senior position, managing, organising, and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, including successfully managing change. + A strong strategic focus complemented by sound technical and professional skills and knowledge + Demonstrable experience in financial and budget management including capital projects. + A very good understanding of property related statutory compliance requirements and legislation including but not limited to Asbestos, Legionella, Electrical Safety, Gas Safety, PUWER, Lifts and Building Regulations and Listed and Heritage Buildings. + Experience of working with executive, governing bodies and management teams. + Project management experience (in respect of properties) and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and have a proactive approach to ensure deadlines are met. + Knowledge and experience of bidding for a budget, managing costs and expenditure to achieve best value and delivering projects within agreed budgets. + A strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation within a large organisation. + Substantial experience and knowledge of contract and tender procedures. + Excellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills and abilities + Previous experience of working in an educational setting + The ability to build and maintain positive and lasting relationships with a wide range of people. + Strong IT skills with the ability to use and manage ICT systems and resources effectively. + An excellent communicator, both in writing and orally, able to present and contribute effectively to meetings (both orally and through high quality writ-ten reports). + High level decision-making skills and ability to make difficult decisions. + Able to persuade, negotiate and influence others. + Diplomatic, tactful, and open-minded and able to work collaboratively. + Able to work under pressure, managing competing priorities and producing and delivering pragmatic solutions. + A customer service focus with an ability to form strong and productive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues. + A positive “can-do” attitude, looking to find creative solutions where appropriate. Qualifications + Relevant professional and academic qualifications. + Relevant health and safety qualifications (eg NEBOSH General Certificate). + Driving licence.
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