Main Duties And Responsibilities
* To lead and be responsible for monitoring, reviewing and managing performance of the asset management function, including facilities management, construction, markets, schools, surveying services, community asset transfer and strategy function.
* To lead and be responsible for multiple asset management programmes and projects.
* Responsible for service budget and key spend decisions.
* Lead on and ensure policies and procedures are reviewed and implemented in line with health and safety, governance and risk requirements.
* Manage resources and ensure managers and team leaders effectively implement monitoring measures and deal with efficient methods of spend within budget parameters.
* Ensure systems and frameworks are developed to evaluate and evidence performance effectiveness of the department and ensure the service consistently adds value.
* Contribute and manage day to day operations in line with the Asset Management Strategy.
* Lead on H&S, statutory compliance and planned preventative maintenance programmes across the portfolio.
* Drive forward implementation of a corporate landlord model and work with the service area Assistant Director to shape the future of the service.
* Oversee reviews of supply chain and procurement of partners to deliver services.
* Work with senior leaders and politicians attending committee meetings where appropriate.
* Work with services to develop services strategy and develop and deliver an estates strategy that includes a disposal programme.
* Work with partners to drive forward integration with One Public Estate and service integration.
* May be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the job role descriptor grade as directed by the service area Assistant Director and Director of Regeneration and Place.
Compliance:
* Adhere to and comply with all relevant corporate policies and procedures including Health & Safety, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Corporate Governance and Code of Conduct.
* Ensure that all service initiatives adhere to relevant legislation, policies and practices.
Other:
* Any other duties commensurate with the grade.
Role Specific Knowledge, Experience And Skills Qualifications
* Royal Institute of Charted Surveyor (RICS) qualified.
* Educated to degree level in a related discipline.
* Desirable - Management qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge & Skills
* Extensive understanding and knowledge of asset management within the public sector.
* Proven track record of performance management especially across larger services.
* Understanding and in-depth knowledge of structural, legislative and policy context which the service operates and the strategic issues facing the Council.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in relation to chairing meetings, attending committees, presentations, briefings and report writing.
* Evidence of effective decision making and problem-solving skills alongside having commercial awareness.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple demands and priorities.
* Ability to communicate with clarity with several stakeholder’s internally and externally within the organisation.
* Strong knowledge of property and landlord and tenant legislation.
* Knowledge of community asset transfer.
* Desirable – Knowledge of Local Government and its current challenges.
* Desirable – Extensive property knowledge.
Experience
* Significant experience of working in the build environment, asset management, estates and property.
* Experience of managing complex services at senior level.
* Experience of leading and managing service re-organisation and change management.
* Experience of development and delivery of joint arrangements with partners including managing risk.
* Desirable - Experience of local government or public sector organisation.
* Desirable - Experience of implementing a corporate landlord model.
Additional Information
* Ability to travel across the Borough and work from various locations.
* Work hybrid, with a flexible working approach to accommodate service needs.
* Expected to work from a fixed location (subject to change).
* On occasion, able to work outside traditional hours, of a weekend and evening as required, adopting a flexible working approach in response to business requirements.
* Health & Safety Considerations:
* Prolonged Repetitive Movements/Actions
* Lone working
* Work with VDUs (Video Display Unit) (>5hrs per week)
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