Princethorpe Foundation - Director Of Estates

Key responsibilities

+ Manage staff involved in a broad range of key functions including the management and co- ordination of the programme of reactive and long- term maintenance programmes, all elements of the infrastructure, maintain and upgrade key data systems relating to the estate, carbon management projects and health and safety + Represent the Foundation on estate and estate- related matters and in dealings with the external bodies as agreed with the Foundation Bursar. + Effectively manage contractors and contracts ensuring service delivery, value for money and compliance with the Foundation’s requirements for health and safety and safeguarding policies and procedures. + Develop and implement processes and continuing improvement strategies that develop staff, services, and quality, promoting efficient and effective use of resources; + Line management of the Estates Manager, Grounds Manager, Health and Safety Manager and the Estates Co-ordinator. Projects + Effectively plan and deliver projects and developments in liaison with the Foundation Bursar to provide the required facilities across the Foundation to support the quality of the academic and co- curricular lives of the schools. + Commission or produce feasibility studies and prepare project briefs and detailed specifications in liaison with stakeholders.

Estates Strategy + Capital plans for the next 20 years - Science £8million project. + Lead the development and delivery of the Foundation’s Estates Strategy and Development Plans, whilst supporting the broader goals of the Foundation. + Prepare written reports for trustees and senior leaders regarding the Estates strategy and development plans and other matters including to the Foundation’s Estates Committee. + Ensure that the Foundation’s priorities and policies relating to the Estate department are leading-edge. + Be responsible for strategic risk management relating to the Estates department and the property portfolio. + Lead the Foundation Estates and Grounds teams and implement strategies which deliver a customer- centric approach. Leadership and management: + Provide inspiring leadership to motivate, develop and support the Estates team; + Ensure that the necessary skills and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired within each team + Ensure the department has a strong culture of customer service. + Review and improve the organisation of the department including the current working procedures and practices, management of records and related matters.

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