Director of Estates and Operations (Interim)
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- Location
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Leamington Spa
West Midlands RegionUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 16 Jul 2021
- Job Title
- Non-Executive Director
- Category
- Education / Training
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Director of Estates and Operations (Interim)
GBP60,000 (pro–rata)
Royal Leamington–Spa
Overall purpose:
To be responsible for the effective development and management of the Foundation's land, buildings and holdings including the capital building programme and all maintenance. To be responsible for all Foundation Operations that are needed to support the Foundation's corporate aims. To work closely with the Foundation's strategic partners. To lead a large diverse team and work closely with the Foundation Bursar to ensure success in the implementation of the Foundation's Corporate Strategies.
Responsibilities:
Strategy:
* You will prepare written reports for Governors and Senior Leaders regarding projects, strategy, budgets and other matters as required.
* You will attend meetings of the Foundation's trading company (WSEL) as required to report on matters affecting the trading company's facilities.
* Lead the development and delivery of the Foundation's Estates Strategy, supporting the goals of the Foundation Strategy to ensure overall institutional performance.
* Lead on the continual examination of the operating environment required to ensure that the Foundation's strategic priorities and policies regarding its estate and operations remain leading–edge.
* Contribute to the Foundation's strategic planning with particular responsibility for the physical environment and physical resources.
* Be responsible for strategic risk management for the property portfolio.
* Manage the Foundation Estate and Operations and implement strategies which maintains its "fitness for purpose".
* Fulfil duties as a member of the Foundation's Shared Services Management Team, and to be involved in and contribute to general Foundation business, strategy and development.
Budget Management:
* You will have ultimate oversight of Estates Budget Bids and the annual repairs and maintenance budget (in liaison with the Foundation Bursar and Estates Managers).
Projects and Developments:
* You will effectively plan and deliver projects and developments for the School (in liaison with the Foundation Bursar).
* You will attend Town Council meetings and liaise with Planning Authorities as required in relation to the Foundation's properties and projects/developments.
* You will appoint and liaise with professionals, e.g. Architects, Surveyors, Contractors etc regarding Foundation properties, projects, developments etc.
* You will manage and oversee the work of your five direct reports and their teams when larger projects are underway and ensure day to day operational matters continue to run smoothly when projects are running (in liaison with the team leads).
* You will ensure your knowledge of Foundation's properties is always up to date and you will act as required in relations to acquisitions and disposals.
* You will assume ultimate oversight of Health and Safety matters for contractors/projects in liaison with the Foundation's Buildings Compliance Manager and Estates & Operations Managers.
* Actively promote efficiency and flexibility in the use of physical resources, improving the academic experience, aesthetics and providing staff and students with a more effective teaching and learning environment, improved sense of academic community and enhanced quality of Foundation life.
* Negotiate on Estates issues in the improved development of agreed service levels, as well as monitoring to ensure standards are met.
Communication and Performance Management:
* You will be the conduit for effective communication between Senior Managers and Estates Team Managers, and other relevant staff, on day–to–day matters, budgetary issues, and when projects are being planned and delivered.
* You will deliver effective periodic performance reviews for direct reports and oversee their personal development and training needs.
* Provision of leadership to all staff in Estates and Operations; ensuring that the necessary skill and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired. Continuous review of the skills mix to ensure that the Foundation is able to operate as an informed client in all aspects of its estate and facility management activities.
* Represent the Foundation on estate and estate related matters and in dealings with the Foundation Board, District, County and National Authorities and other external organisations.
* Report whenever required to the Foundation Board and/or Principals' Group on all estates and operational related matters.
* Effectively manage the contracts, and partnerships, for those facilities that have been outsourced to external providers. Periodically review all services and facilities that are in–house.
Other:
* To respond to other requests from time to time, according to the changing needs of the Foundation.
* Given the senior nature of the role, there is a need for flexibility to meet the changing requirements of the job role. The job holder is expected to work flexibly and for such reasonable hours as are necessary in order to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post
GBP60,000 (pro–rata)
Royal Leamington–Spa
Overall purpose:
To be responsible for the effective development and management of the Foundation's land, buildings and holdings including the capital building programme and all maintenance. To be responsible for all Foundation Operations that are needed to support the Foundation's corporate aims. To work closely with the Foundation's strategic partners. To lead a large diverse team and work closely with the Foundation Bursar to ensure success in the implementation of the Foundation's Corporate Strategies.
Responsibilities:
Strategy:
* You will prepare written reports for Governors and Senior Leaders regarding projects, strategy, budgets and other matters as required.
* You will attend meetings of the Foundation's trading company (WSEL) as required to report on matters affecting the trading company's facilities.
* Lead the development and delivery of the Foundation's Estates Strategy, supporting the goals of the Foundation Strategy to ensure overall institutional performance.
* Lead on the continual examination of the operating environment required to ensure that the Foundation's strategic priorities and policies regarding its estate and operations remain leading–edge.
* Contribute to the Foundation's strategic planning with particular responsibility for the physical environment and physical resources.
* Be responsible for strategic risk management for the property portfolio.
* Manage the Foundation Estate and Operations and implement strategies which maintains its "fitness for purpose".
* Fulfil duties as a member of the Foundation's Shared Services Management Team, and to be involved in and contribute to general Foundation business, strategy and development.
Budget Management:
* You will have ultimate oversight of Estates Budget Bids and the annual repairs and maintenance budget (in liaison with the Foundation Bursar and Estates Managers).
Projects and Developments:
* You will effectively plan and deliver projects and developments for the School (in liaison with the Foundation Bursar).
* You will attend Town Council meetings and liaise with Planning Authorities as required in relation to the Foundation's properties and projects/developments.
* You will appoint and liaise with professionals, e.g. Architects, Surveyors, Contractors etc regarding Foundation properties, projects, developments etc.
* You will manage and oversee the work of your five direct reports and their teams when larger projects are underway and ensure day to day operational matters continue to run smoothly when projects are running (in liaison with the team leads).
* You will ensure your knowledge of Foundation's properties is always up to date and you will act as required in relations to acquisitions and disposals.
* You will assume ultimate oversight of Health and Safety matters for contractors/projects in liaison with the Foundation's Buildings Compliance Manager and Estates & Operations Managers.
* Actively promote efficiency and flexibility in the use of physical resources, improving the academic experience, aesthetics and providing staff and students with a more effective teaching and learning environment, improved sense of academic community and enhanced quality of Foundation life.
* Negotiate on Estates issues in the improved development of agreed service levels, as well as monitoring to ensure standards are met.
Communication and Performance Management:
* You will be the conduit for effective communication between Senior Managers and Estates Team Managers, and other relevant staff, on day–to–day matters, budgetary issues, and when projects are being planned and delivered.
* You will deliver effective periodic performance reviews for direct reports and oversee their personal development and training needs.
* Provision of leadership to all staff in Estates and Operations; ensuring that the necessary skill and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired. Continuous review of the skills mix to ensure that the Foundation is able to operate as an informed client in all aspects of its estate and facility management activities.
* Represent the Foundation on estate and estate related matters and in dealings with the Foundation Board, District, County and National Authorities and other external organisations.
* Report whenever required to the Foundation Board and/or Principals' Group on all estates and operational related matters.
* Effectively manage the contracts, and partnerships, for those facilities that have been outsourced to external providers. Periodically review all services and facilities that are in–house.
Other:
* To respond to other requests from time to time, according to the changing needs of the Foundation.
* Given the senior nature of the role, there is a need for flexibility to meet the changing requirements of the job role. The job holder is expected to work flexibly and for such reasonable hours as are necessary in order to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post