PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications/training n Educated to degree level.
n Chartered professional qualification in a property/built environment related discipline (architecture, building, engineering, facilities management or surveying). n An MBA or similar would be an advantage. Experience/knowledge n Extensive senior management experience in an estates environment, with several years at senior leadership level in a complex private sector firm or public sector organisation. n A proven track record of managing a complex property portfolio, staff and budgets. n Excellent negotiation skills and demonstrable experience of working effectively with external professionals and contractors. n A record of achievement in managing a substantial estate, and the successful delivery of large-scale development programmes, buildings and engineering projects within approved financial limits and in line with user requirements. Skills/abilities n A commitment to ensuring the estate plays a full role in delivering the University’s Strategic Plan and an appreciation of our architectural inheritance. n Strong commercial skills, with financial acumen, especially in the preparation and control of development programmes and projects and in managing maintenance services, ensuring that good value for money can be demonstrated at all times. n High level strategic planning and organisational skills, including long term forward planning and forecasting. n A proven record of leadership, management and achievement at senior level, focusing on the management of people, teams, planning and resources. n Strength and quality of leadership and the personal skills required to develop and lead an effective and well-motivated, multi- disciplinary and multi-task estates and facilities team. n Experience of strong project management, planning and organisational skills, along with a record of achievement in leading and managing change. n A sound understanding of the legal and financial aspects of major property projects and transactions and of the statutory compliance duties relating to an estates function. n The ability to respond appropriately to user demands and expectations. n A very high level of competence in all aspects of oral and written communications. Candidates must possess strong personal communication skills, and also the ability to promote open and effective communication with key stakeholders both within and out with the institution.
n Enthusiasm for making the estate environmentally sustainable.
n An appreciation of property issues in the HE Sector.
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