Kent Fire - Head of Property

Skills

Desirable

Essential

࢝ Able to manage and motivate individuals (including external contractors) and other teams through an open and honest approach, but willing to take hard decisions. ࢝ Strong persuasion and influencing skills and the ability to articulate technical information to a wide range of internal and external staff. ࢝ Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, which involve the ability to communicate to a range of audience, to deal with difficult situations and produce good quality written reports. ࢝ Ability to foster partnerships, work collaboratively across boundaries, and achieve performance and results through others. ࢝ Able to make appropriate decisions in response to unexpected problems and conflicting demands on time and resourcing. ࢝ The ability to analyse information, in order to make decisions that are based on relevant data, meet the needs of the team/organisation and evaluate potential risks/benefits. ࢝ Competent in relevant IT systems including Microsoft Office applications (WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT), SharePoint, Workforce Planning System, and budget management tools.

࢝ Ability to think strategically but work operationally. ࢝ Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills. ࢝ A determination to set high standards of performance and to challenge underperformance in a constructive fashion. ࢝ Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff. ࢝ Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change. ࢝ Proven track record of developing and delivering facilities solutions in a complex, multi stakeholder environment. ࢝ Evidence of developing and implementing effective systems and processes. ࢝ Successful record in leading and engaging staff to deliver on their objectives and to embrace change.

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