Job Description
Job Title: Head of Environmental Estates
12 Month FTC
Department: Environment
Location: Guildhall
Grade: G
Purpose of Post: The Environment Department oversees over 300 built assets across London and the South-East, ranging from listed buildings to work sheds, staff living accommodation to office space. The Head of Estates will establish and deliver a cohesive cross-department strategic asset plan, ensuring alignment with the City’s Corporate Property Asset Management Strategy and related documents. This role involves leading a collaborative approach to identify transformation opportunities within the portfolio and building strong relationships with senior managers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a coordinated strategic approach to asset management within the Environment Department.
* Develop and deliver a strategically aligned action plan for the department's portfolio.
* Establish and lead the Environment Department Estates Board.
* Implement an intelligent client approach to asset management.
* Identify opportunities for income, cost saving, and efficient usage.
* Develop clear roles and responsibilities for asset management and provide appropriate training.
* Prepare and present reports to the Senior Leadership Team.
* Facilitate the sharing of best practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Promote a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote equality of opportunity.
Person Specification:
* Significant experience in problem-solving and developing solutions in a complex and fast-changing organization.
* Experience in strategy and policy development and reviews.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and diplomatic skills.
* Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with senior leaders.
* Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
* Evidence of working across teams/departments to build relationships.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and solution-focused project engagement.
* Ability to integrate and deliver multiple inter-dependent workstreams.
This role will close on the 17th of April
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