12766 - Estates Lead and Strategy Support Manager

Ministry of Justice; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department is seeking an Estates Lead and Strategy Support Manager in Birmingham or Nottingham. The role involves overseeing Facilities and Health & Safety teams, providing specialist health and safety advice, and supporting strategic planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to diversity. This permanent position offers a salary range of £42,914 - £46,182.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Facilities and H&S teams, managing up to three staff.
• Provide specialist advice on health and safety to management.
• Ensure operational safety of offices for staff use.
• Support development of the Future OPG Estates Strategy.
• Contribute to planning for OPG’s 2029 estates move.
• Respond to requirements relating to Facilities and Health & Safety.

Skills

Leadership

Health and safety compliance

Facilities management

Effective communication

Project management

Job description

Role

Estates Lead and Strategy Support Manager

Business

Office of Public Guardian (OPG)

Location

Birmingham or Nottingham

Grade

SEO

Salary

£42,914 - £46,182

Contract Type

Permanent

Minimum Hours

16 hours is the minimum requirement for part time

Organisational Overview

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance.

We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005.

OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection.

OPG is a fantastic place to work offering a range of development opportunities. The OPG is a disability confident employer and is committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve.

OPG is currently delivering an ambitious transformation programme. This will change the way we provide services and help us meet the growing needs of our users, partners and our stakeholders. It will make sure our users experience a better level of support and will help us to respond to the changing needs of society. Transformation will ensure we can better support adults at risk and create high-quality services that are accessible and affordable.

Team Overview

The OPG Estates and Health & Safety function sits within the Strategy and Central Services Directorate and has two separate teams present at both Embankment House in Nottingham and Victoria Square House in Birmingham.

The teams ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our estates on a day-to-day basis. We manage contractors and suppliers to deliver essential facilities services such as workplace maintenance, property and leasehold, cleaning, and facilities management. We also provide physical security services, managing pass access and overseeing and responding to physical security incidents. Many of these services are business critical and we cannot safely open our offices without them.

We are also responsible for ensuring organisational compliance with health and safety regulations, supporting staff to undertake Display Screen Assessments, and monitoring and responding to health & safety incidents in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a challenging and fast-paced post, which will have responsibility for managing our teams at Embankment House and Victoria Square House and ensuring efficient delivery of our Estates & H&S services.

• Oversight of the Facilities and H&S teams and direct line management of up to three staff, coaching and mentoring them and ensuring that staff are valued and supported to deliver their best at work.
• Be a visible leader, providing specialist advice in terms of health and safety and facilities to senior management and staff across the business when required.
• Responsibility for the delivery of BAU Facilities and H&S services, ensuring that our offices remain operational and safe for staff use.
• Support the Head of Estates with the wider strategic Estates workstreams which will include development the Future OPG Estates Strategy.
• Support the Head of Estates with delivery of OPG’s 2029 estates move, contributing towards effective planning to ensure the right accommodation is found for OPG.
• Work closely with wider OPG stakeholders to respond to emerging requirements and challenges relating to Facilities and Health & Safety in a timely manner.
• Proactively contribute to wider improvement initiatives across OPG such as change initiatives, diversity and inclusion and other programmes.