Head of Estates

1 week ago

Isle Of Skye Scotland, Highlands, United Kingdom Venesky Brown Full time

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Skye, is currently looking to recruit a Head of Estates on an initial 6 month contract, on a rate of £400-£450/day (Inside IR35). This role will be ideally based onsite in Skye, however they are open to discussion on hybrid working.

Responsibilities:


- Manage the building, operation and maintenance of the organisation’s estate, in line with an up-dated Estate Strategy.

- Review, up-date and implement the Estate Strategy.

- Lead, develop and manage the Estates and Maintenance teams to deliver a pro-active, efficient and effective and customer focused service.

- As lead officer for Health and Safety, ensure the organisation environment complies with all regulatory requirements and legislation through effective systems, policies, processes, learning and promotion.

- Work as in integral member of the senior management team providing management, support, advice, representation and direction on all estate matters.

- Management of the Estates department budget. All capital estates projects will be managed via the post holder working in association with the organisation’s Director of Finance and the Director of Development.

- Liaise with all stakeholders, both internally and externally, and submit twice-yearly reports to the Funder’s Group and the Developments Trust.

- Comply with contract tendering procedures, working closely with procurement.

- Oversee any legal or required statistical returns and other external organisations as required.

- Prepare and submit Estate reports to the Estates and Finance Committee (CIO) and the Board of Directors.

- Support the Development Director with all significant capital development projects.

- Maintain a flow of information with key external stakeholders.

- Represent the organisation on estate matters to the various stakeholder bodies.

- Manage the organisation’s commercial tenancies and in any other areas of the built estate.


Essential Skills:


- A relevant professional qualification in buildings or estates management, or equivalent experience

- A thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting property and estates, in particular fire safety, health and safety, compliance and building regulations

- Knowledge of risk assessment process

- An open and collaborative style of leadership

- Strong people management skills, including experience of leading and developing teams

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of people at all levels

- Ability to influence and work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders

- Strong financial management and budget skills, including demonstrable experience of procurement and ensuring value-for-money

- Experience of working in a senior leadership role

- Senior Estates management experience

- Substantial experience of managing building projects and maintenance programmes

- Experience of managing and controlling budgets together with an understanding of the delivery of maintenance and capital programmes

- Experience of planning, reporting and presenting at a senior management level


Desirable Skills:


- A recognised qualification in Health and Safety Management

- Ideally a Gaelic speaker or a willingness to learn


If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.

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