Head of Estate - Taunton, United Kingdom - Wessex RFCA

Wessex RFCA

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Taunton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A vacancy has arisen within Wessex Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Association for a Head of Estate in the Estates Department based at Taunton.

The Wessex Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Association (RFCA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the 4,500 tri-service Reservists and 14,600 Cadets across the seven counties of the South West (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire Wiltshire, the City & County of Bristol) plus the Channel Islands, as well as providing support and assistance to the employers of Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

As an organisation we engage with the community in order to improve understanding of the roles and needs of the Armed Forces in general and the Reserve and Cadet Forces in particular.

We are dedicated to raising awareness of the contribution they make to the nation and our region.

Most importantly, we ensure that the outstanding contribution made to the local community by members of the Reserve and Cadet Forces is recognised and celebrated by the local community.

The Head of Estate has overall responsibility for the management and assurance of Hard and Soft Facilities Management services in support of users of the Volunteer Estate, including the Reserves and Cadets; they:

Are responsible for the delivery of outcomes by the RFCA Estate Team, who will support the effective contract/performance management and assurance of Hard and Soft Facilities Management services delivered through contracted service providers.
Are responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of minor capital works projects (circa £4M) by the contracted Hard Facilities Management service provider.
Are the primary interface regarding estate matters for all users of the Volunteer Estate.
Manage resources (including budgets) and plans such that the RFCA Estate Team and contracted service providers may efficiently deliver required outputs.
Work with industry partners and other stakeholders to ensure the effective management of risk.
Provide effective leadership to the RFCA Estate Team to enable a positive, collaborative, and proactive working environment in order to foster a high performing team.
Must hold or be working towards full level membership of a relevant professional body (CIWFM, MCIOB, MRICS or CEng) or have equivalent relevant experience.

Salary:
£57,670.00 per year

Benefits: