Do you want to play a key role in making sure our school buildings and land remain fit for purpose for 21 st century education and learning, and ensure we are meeting our statutory obligations? Our Schools Strategic Property Team develops and delivers property strategy and asset management plans to support our education property provision. You’ll be responsible for the development, briefing and delivery of new schools, school expansions and school maintenance projects across a range of schools across Staffordshire. Main Responsibilities You will: take the lead in working with/influencing Schools and Academies in Asset Management and Planning. work with service areas and other stakeholders to define project outcomes and scope, develop detailed project briefs for option appraisal, commission our professional procurement partners, monitor project programmes and budgets, and ensure deadlines are met. play a lead role in project development considering the many regulations and consultees including Planning, S77, Highways, Sport England, DfE Building Bulletins. provide advice and assistance to schools/academies regarding asset management and planning, service and testing, and statutory requirements and guidance. work with the Schools Programme Delivery Manger to develop the Schools Capital Programme and its Statement of Priorities, for each financial year. develop, prioritise, commission and deliver school maintenance projects. The Ideal Candidate You will have a relevant professional degree or equivalent level qualification or experience. experience in briefing and commissioning projects that understand the needs of schools and matters such as building bulletins, s77, planning, highways. knowledge of relevant legislation, national performance standards and statutory requirements as they relate to a school building project. Including the detailed requirements of the planning process, RIBA stages, school premises regulations and the Department of Education(DfE) building bulletin guidance. experience of discharging client responsibilities as duty holder in discharging The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). an Understanding of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) and Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) forms of contract. an awareness of local authority governance and financial regulations. skilled in using Microsoft software including Share Point. Interviews will take place Wed 30th and Thurs 31 July 2025. If you are unsure if your skills or experience are suitable, please contact Jason Wilkinson, Head of School Assets and Strategy at Jason.wilkinson@staffordshire.gov.uk “We’re happy to talk flexible working” About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.