LocatED is an arm’s-length body to the Department for Education and exists to provide expert property advice to the department, schools, multi‑academy trusts and other educational bodies.
LocatED helps them solve complex property challenges in their existing estates; secures and disposes of sites at the best market price; manages sites held by the Secretary of State for schools. It advances estates efficiency and decarbonisation programmes, provides an expert commercial property consultancy service to the department’s policy areas, and delivers school‑led mixed‑use developments.
LocatED has a deep understanding of both the commercial property market and the education sector, allowing it to deliver value‑for‑money to the taxpayer and create value for the public estate.
Successful applicants for this role must:
* Provide an independent perspective and assurance, including advice to responsible ministers including the Secretary of State, on the capability of LocatED.
* Provide independent support, guidance and challenge on the progress and implementation of the business plan.
* Scrutinise the performance of the organisation in meeting agreed goals and objectives, and monitor the reporting of performance, including financial targets and efficiency goals.
* Satisfy themselves that governance, and risk management systems are effective and capable of delivering relevant, accurate and timely management and financial information to the board.
* Promote and protect LocatED’s position, values, mission, integrity and reputation.
* Constructively challenge and contribute to the development of strategy and business planning, including involvement in the development of key objectives and targets.
* Ensure that LocatED has proper internal controls, systems and processes in place to safeguard the use of public funds and manage risk.
Location: London
Sectors: Property
Skills: Business, Change Management, Procurement, Education
Number of vacancies: 2
Time commitment: 25 day(s) per annum
Remuneration: £18,750 per annum
Length of term: Three years
Successful applicants for this role will be able to demonstrate the following Essential Criteria:
Lead Criteria: Meaningful senior level experience in commercial and/or residential property relating to land acquisitions/sales; asset/property management; and investments/development.
Experience of improving public buildings, particularly with regards to energy sources and usage.
Knowledge of governance and assurance requirements in assessing risks and mitigations relating to property.
Understanding of business finance and accounts, with the ability to scrutinise, analyse and challenge, as necessary.
Excellent strategic stakeholder management skills, including a demonstrable ability to be an effective ambassador for LocatED.
Experience of working in a committee structure, offering professional support, insights, knowledge and challenge.
Skilled in ensuring compliance with Government policy on Managing Public Money and any other official associated guidance or direction.
Knowledge of the education system and the fragmented nature of the education property market.
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