Head of Estates

2 months ago

Cheltenham, United Kingdom GCHQ Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 302788**Salary**:

- £87,135**Job grade**:

- SCS Pay Band 1**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- At GCHQ, we unlock the complex world of data and communications to keep the UK and its citizens safe, both in the real world and online. Working closely with our British Intelligence partners in MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from threats including seriou**Type of role**:

- Estates**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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**Job summary**:
The Head of Estates is responsible for the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of the GCHQ estates. This encompasses the provision of both soft services (catering, cleaning, etc.) and hard services (maintenance of plant and equipment). They need to ensure effective arrangements are in place to manage both day to day operational issues and to plan for the future needs of the organisation which are guided by the mission (Vision 2025) and the Department’s commitment to an inclusive working environment. The long timescales for acquiring new facilities mean that a long-term vision for the development of the estate is required to guide planning and investment.

**Job description**:
You will lead the Estates team across both FTEs and contractors, encompassing a range of Subject Matter Experts who are geographically dispersed. This includes acting as a visible leader with a strong focus on building the leadership team within Estates, developing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and role modelling leadership behaviours in accordance with GCHQ Values.

You will also act as GCHQ’s Responsible Person for building safety, including fire prevention, working closely with UKIC Safety and Site OICs, and reporting on a quarterly basis to Department’s Safety Health and Wellbeing Board on building safety risks and issues.

At a more strategic level, you will review and update the long-term Vision for the GCHQ estate for the next decade and its alignment with the UKIC Workforce and Estates strategy, translating the longer-term strategy into an annual plan for the Department.

Day to day, you will oversee operational management of GCHQ’s estate, including out of hours support; the Estates team provide a 24/7, 365 days per year service. Delivery of service is principally through external supplier agreements, and the Head of Estates has a key role in managing the strategic relationship with the suppliers so that they are productive and mutually beneficial.

As Head of Estates, you will shape the Estates Main Business Unit (MBU), so that it can effectively support the operation of the three-hub model and implement new service arrangements that reflect the new operating arrangements including pivoting the Estates team to provide a significant proportion of its services from the North-West hub.

As a member of the wider DGS management community, you will support delivery of the DGS Business plan and act as a role model of GCHQ values.

**Delegations**
- Delegated budget holder for the Estates budgets
- Delegated budget holder for hypothecated funding
- Delegated budget holder for people resources

**Culture and Working Environment**

As part of our team, you’ll discover an inclusive workplace that’s welcoming, supportive and encouraging. You’ll be part of an organisation where people want to support one another and make a difference. Aside from fostering an open culture, we’ve got a range of growing affinity groups. For example:

- Ethnic Minority and gender equality networks
- Groups supporting wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity, and disability
- Faith/No Faith communities for staff to come together
- LGBTQ+ support networks

You’ll also find a variety of sports, activity, interest, and social groups to help you settle in and connect with people with similar interests.

**Person specification**:
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be able to understand the bigger picture by bringing together the diverse views and needs of stakeholders to gain a broader understanding of the issues surrounding policies and activities.
You’ll confidently communicate purpose and direction with respect, clarity, and empathy, and in the presentation of clear and focused strategy with direction for the future.

You’ll demonstrate the initiative and integrity necessary to drive an inclusive and collaborative working culture which values diversity and encourages openness, approachability, and sensitivity, and which ensures the wellbeing of all individuals is valued and prioritised across the organisation.

You’ll have the drive to actively develop and protect the reputation of the organisation, fostering a strong sense of pride in our work.

Relevant professional estate qualifications and experience in service management and/or construction project lifecycle would be desirable but

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