PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications:
• Experience and track record in a senior estates/property/facilities leadership role with experience of initiating, developing and delivering estates and commercial strategies to support an organisation’s institutional strategy. • Senior level leadership experience gained within a large, complex organisation with a track record for successfully inspiring and leading a large-scale, in-house staff cohort ranging from senior managers to operational professionals. • Track record of leading a large-scale capital development programme across a diverse and technically complex estate portfolio. • Proven experience in programme management with up-to-date knowledge of best practice in project delivery and project management • Experience of leading a diverse range of services/activities such as asset management and compliance, facilities management, health & safety etc • A demonstrable track record of introducing change and innovative ways of working • Sound experience of financial planning and budget management • Knowledge and preferably experience of working with external partners on the realisation of property strategies • Degree level qualification or professional membership in a relevant field Skills, Abilities and Competencies: • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills; able to act as an effective ambassador for the University and build partnerships with external parties at a local, regional, national and international level • Ability to exert influence at senior levels and achieve results • Ability to think strategically and laterally • The ability to understand higher education planning and funding • A commitment to the University’s ideals, values and mission The post-holder will uphold and demonstrate our ‘VITAL’ core service values in day-to-day working: Valuing People We respect, trust and appreciate our people. We recognise others’ achievements and our own. We celebrate success. We help everyone achieve their potential. Innovators We have the confidence to solve problems creatively. We are always striving to improve our service. We are resilient, proactive, clear communicators. We nurture a safe environment for innovation. Together We work better when we work together. We collaborate with other stakeholders to share knowledge and best practice. We draw on others’ expertise and create networks to develop new ideas. Accountable We are responsible for our actions. We hold ourselves and others to account and admit our mistakes. We agree what is expected and deliver on our promises. We are responsive and able to demonstrate where we’ve made a difference. Leaders We are confident professionals; we value knowledge and expertise and know when to use them. As leaders, we demonstrate integrity, honesty and transparency. We use our judgement and work well with others across all departments. • An open, participative and transparent style • An energetic, robust and resilient approach • Ability to adapt to fast-changing environment • The ambition to achieve goals and turn vision into reality
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