THE ROLE
Inspiring People Project The National Portrait Gallery receives over 2 million visits per year and in addressing its needs and priorities for the future the Gallery is now in the planning stages of an exciting programme of renewal, refurbishment, re-display and improvement through its Inspiring People project. The Director of Estates and Operations has key responsibilities to ensure the success of this programme of building works. Main duties include: • Liaise with architects, advisors, consultants and engineers in the development of an architectural scheme for building renewal. • Work closely with the Director, Deputy Director and other senior colleagues on strategic operational plans in relation to the proposed capital campaign (HLF bid is in progress and being led by the Senior Trust Fundraising Manager). • Attend Inspiring People Project Planning meetings as necessary and advise planning group(s) on estates strategy. • Contribute to the application process to the Heritage Lottery Fund, being submitted in December 2016, and other fundraising initiatives as appropriate. • Manage the tendering process for the project team and project architects within an understanding of the OJEU process. • Ensure the Gallery’s conservation and buildings plans are fit for purpose.
Strategic • Produce, review and deliver the Estates and Operations department’s business plan and ensure its successful implementation, sustainability and progression. • Work closely with the Director and Deputy Director to review, deliver and continuously develop the existing estates strategy for the Gallery and planning for major/ capital projects. • Lead on and continuously develop a consistent operational delivery strategy across the department that supports both the Galley as a whole and the department. • Support the Head of Operations to ensure a robust strategy is in place to deal with differing threat and risk levels. • Represent the Estates and Operations department on the Planning Team and Senior Management Teams, and contribute to the Gallery’s Corporate and Strategic Business Plans, including the Inspiring People Project Plan to set and deliver the Gallery’s future objectives in a sustainable manner. • Work closely with senior colleagues in other departments, including Exhibitions, Trading, Communications and Development, Collections, HR and Finance to ensure that the Estates and Operations department contributes fully to, and underpins, the Gallery’s wider programmes and activities.
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