About the Role

Sense is recruiting for an Associate Director of Property and Procurement to join our fantastic Sense Property team in Selly Oak, Birmingham on a hybrid basis, with regular travel to Sense offices (particularly Crayford) and locations.

Sense Property are responsible for all aspects of managing the organisation’s property portfolio, fleet management, insurance, corporate procurement, and the developing environment strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to promote the development of a performance culture that welcomes innovation, strives for continuous improvement in service standards and gives priority to quality customer services and improving the quality of life for service users.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

Lead Sense’s property portfolio to ensure all properties are maintained to a high standard within budget, meet regulatory compliance requirements and make best use of our resources.Ensure properties are properly commissioned and decommissioned as necessary in accordance with our strategic and operational objectives.Strategic asset management, programme delivery, service development and implementing and managing change.Lead the effective planning and delivery of all aspects of Property Services.Delivery of Sense Environmental policy and vision of being carbon neutral by 2040.Ensure that we have a robust fleet management plan in place ensuring best value the organisation.Lead the facilities management of key centres in Birmingham, London, and Wakefield.Ensure health and safety compliance is managed across the teams, including gas servicing, electrical, fire safety, legionella and asbestos.Continually reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Property function and recommending changes and developments for improvement.Ensure the delivery of an effective repairs response service, and collaborate with stakeholders to plan and manage an annual work programme for property modernisation and improvement, ensuring we meet accessible requirements for all service users.Monitor, manage and develop service level agreements with suppliers and external contractors, addressing issues where service falls below agreed standards and compliance.Locate, survey, and report on new property sites, negotiate lease terms, and manage building schedules.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

RICS Chartered Surveyor qualification.Relevant degree in Building, Property, or property related subject.Experience managing a property or facilities related team with a multi-site environment.Detailed knowledge of the role of environment and procurement in a large nationwide organisation.Good knowledge of health & safety, legislation, tendering practices, and IT systems related to property.Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage staff and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.Proven leadership skills.An ability to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external agencies, so that objectives are met consistently.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:  https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Closing Date

13/10/2024

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