KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Role holders will be required to undertake some or all of the duties below) Role Specific Responsibilities • Develop cost plans and manage budgets for Capital, Master- Plan and Develop- ment projects. • Provide specialist and strate- gic cost advice on proposed and current projects. • Accountable for the full cost and budget management of projects and programmes. • Work collaboratively with the Development team and wider colleagues and stake- holders to ensure the deliv- erability of projects.
tion and implementation of risk assessments. • Provide support and en- couragement for members of the team through effec- tive leadership; demonstrate compassion and give advice on commonly occurring wellbeing issues Continuous Improvement • Review service / operational delivery, identify addition- al service requirements or shortfalls and develop inno- vative solutions to progress. • Promote the improvement and efficiency of services by implementing and manag- ing the review and improve- ment of service procedures. • Review internal and external practice to identify and de- liver opportunities for future improvements or efficien- cies. • Apply expertise to identify, understand and propose resolutions for significant, long term or complex prob- lems. • Proactively identify opportu- nities for building new per- sonal knowledge and skills for self and team members. • Deliver knowledge sharing on specialist defined pro- cesses to the broader team and/or the University. Specialist Contribution • Act as a specialist point of contact for dealing with complex data and informa- tion sources, providing in- terpretation and analysis. • Responsible for shaping the development and learning of others both within and outside of the team, through the design and delivery of training sessions. • Provide expert professional subject expertise and prob-
lem-solving skills, sharing knowledge with the team as needed Collaboration & Communica- tion • Produce communications for promotional and report- ing purposes, designing and structuring information and facts, applying creative and innovative principles to in- fluence and engage. • Actively participate in inter- nal and external communi- ties of practice and knowl- edge sharing with a view to inform and improve future service or operational deliv- ery plans and development. Governance and Oversight • Oversee activity to ensure all processes and transactions are delivered in line with regulatory and profession- al service and policy stand- ards, ensuring appropriate controls and monitoring in- terventions are in place. • Provide advice to stakehold- ers regarding compliance and regulations where there is a level of ambiguity or dis- cretion to be applied. • Horizon scan to understand emerging legislation and regulation and support con- sideration of the University’s response. Planning and Organisation • Significant input into the scoping and resource plan- ning across a range of activi- ties at operational and occa- sionally strategic level. • Manage resource require- ments and make recom- mendations about future re- source requirements. • Lead large scale projects to facilitate major service or operational change.
ROLE SPECIFIC
Degree accredited by the RICS
Essential
Chartered membership of professional body RICS
Essential
Project management qualification or equivalent experience such as Prince, MAPM or similar
Desirable
Significant experience of working in a similar role
Essential
In depth knowledge and experience of working with financial information and the ability to analyse and manage project costs issues and financial risks
Essential
Working knowledge of building contracts and claims (to include NEC and JCT)
Essential
UNIVERSITY OF YORK PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR GRADE 7 Level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include A levels. Please view the full list). We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-uk qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
Essential
University of York Responsibil- ities for Grade 7
SKILLS - DEMONSTRATES THE ABILITY TO:
Lead large-scale projects
Essential
Gather, analyse, interpret and report complex data/information Essential Use digital technologies including Google applications and/or Microsoft Office Essential Communicate to engage and influence others Essential
Service and Operational Deliv- ery • Contribute to operation- al leadership and decision making to shape the nature and level of professional and support services within own area of responsibility. • Line manage and lead a large administrative team; optimise use of resources and ensure team objectives are met; set the overall di- rection and goals of the team. • Accountable for delivery of a service for a large or com- plex area or across multiple service areas. • Make effective use of digital solutions to carry out oper- ational activity and lead the development of efficiency improvements. • Where applicable to the role, take responsibility for health and safety consider- ations of the work environ- ment, through the comple-
BEHAVIOURS
Work collaboratively with others
Essential
Delivers a quality service
Essential
Develops self and others
Essential Essential
Actively champions respect, inclusivity, equality and diversity
Identifies and implements continuous improvement
Essential
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Our Directorate has developed a set of core values that promote dignity and respect for all. All our staff are expected to adhere to these values and therefore the following personal attributes are essential. A full copy of our values can be found on our website at. Be honest, consistent and fair in all dealings with colleagues and be welcoming and inclusive to others Essential Have strong team spirit and pride in your standard of work Essential
Value colleagues and support their commitment to behaviour that is consistent with our core values
Essential
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