Fixed-Term, Temporary Placement
This is an exciting opportunity for a building professional to join DNCG’s Estates and Facilities team on a temporary basis. The role will provide pivotal leadership, support, and development of the department. You will play a key role in the development and delivery of DNCG’s property strategy to provide an outstanding and inspirational environment that creates a high-performing culture and improves staff and learner experiences across all campuses. DNCG’s estate consists of a mixture of modern, ageing, and listed buildings across South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the DN Colleges Group.
* Manage an extensive building portfolio effectively, providing exceptional service to all customers.
* Support the Director in developing and delivering DNCG’s property strategy.
* Develop and deliver a long-term maintenance plan.
* Ensure planned maintenance is scheduled on time and reviewed annually.
* Conduct annual building condition assessments.
* Effectively manage capital projects.
* Ensure all maintenance jobs are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
* Conduct planned site visits to ensure standards are upheld across all campuses.
* Manage the approval and appointment of all contractors.
* Manage hard and soft data such as emails and document files, ensuring they are updated and correctly stored.
* Problem-solve any issues or complaints that have occurred.
* Effectively manage budgets and other financial aspects.
* Ensure correct application of legislation.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff, students, and members of the public.
Who Are We Looking For:
* Significant experience within management, ideally estate management experience, but property or surveying is also considered.
* Experience of building maintenance management and works planning (Helpdesk)
* Experience using AutoCAD and NEBOSH/IOSH
* Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Problem solver.
* Strong IT skills, experience of working with an Estates helpdesk package.
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As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.