Chief Programmes Officer

Vida Healthcare; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public service organization in Banbury is looking for a part-time property manager. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of commercial and heritage property assets, delivering building surveying and construction services while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a relevant construction qualification, project management experience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid holiday entitlement starting at 26 days

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Evidence of competence in project management.
• Good standard of general education.
• Continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial and heritage property assets.
• Lead on specific projects ensuring compliance.
• Develop contract specifications for capital projects.

Skills

Site surveys

Project management

Effective communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Customer-focused service

Education

Construction, contract or property-related qualification

Degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Part‑time, Contract position. As a key member of the Property and Economic Development team, you will manage a portfolio of commercial and heritage property assets, delivering comprehensive building surveying and construction services, including professional advice, advisory guidance and stakeholder engagement across all activities covered by the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead on specific projects, schemes, programmes of work and activities ensuring compliance with corporate policies, statute and regulations.
• Develop contract specifications for procurement and delivery of capital projects, manage contractors, monitor performance and delivery.
• Assist in the management of reactive and planned maintenance contracts.
• Work with colleagues to provide a first‑class, customer‑focused service for internal and external customers, focusing on delivery, service improvement and innovation while maximising efficiency.
• Prepare specifications, procurement and delivery of revenue and capital projects.
• Commission external advice as required to inform proposals and secure necessary legislative consents.
• Project‑manage delivery of projects/contracts, ensuring quality, time, budget and performance, including management of contractors, monitoring milestones and producing performance data.
• Assist with day‑to‑day management of repair and maintenance contracts.
• Plan and organise regular site visits to ensure all work meets quality standards and complies with regulations and contractual requirements, carrying out site investigations as needed.
• Prepare project briefs, specifications and drawings for procurement and commissioning of services, carry out risk assessments for improvement and refurbishment.
• Ensure all schemes comply with planning, environmental, building regulations, party wall procedures and public utility company requirements.
• Undertake contract administration duties, project management and site monitoring of relevant contracts, ensuring compliance and quality control.
• Provide advice to internal clients on potential projects and actions, liaise with the public and outside agencies as required.
• Produce and present reports, briefings and presentations on projects, reporting progress to senior managers.
• Respond to elected members and stage 1 complaints.
• Contribute to change management by applying systems thinking to identify improvement areas.
• Deliver services in accordance with key performance indicators, service standards and quality systems.
• Lead on work priorities set by the Property Project Team Leader, seeking opportunities to generate income streams, horizon scanning for business opportunities, innovation and efficiency savings across the council.
• Comply with relevant statutory legislation relating to roles and duties.
• Provide cover for the Property Project Team Leader as required.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Carry out site surveys to produce accurate scale plans and elevations and identify defects and causes in existing buildings.
• Create and implement project plans for construction works.
• Negotiate solutions to build‑related problems sensitively.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and present to committees and other parties.
• Write clear and concise reports, letters, briefing notes, and conduct meetings.
• Provide clear explanations of policies, give professional advice, exercise judgement, and make logical decisions.
• Deliver an effective customer‑focused service and maintain relationships with the public, elected members, professionals and bodies.
• Use project‑management techniques for workloads and delivery to required standards and corporate/project timescales, including monitoring and reporting.
• Analyse and evaluate technical plans, drawings and specialised supporting documentation.
• Guide and mentor other staff, contributing to teamwork and service improvement.
• Use standard office and specialist technical systems efficiently.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share and provide information as required.
• Be flexible, work independently and take initiative.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic outlook and be a self‑starter who enjoys challenges.
• Possess strong analytical and data‑collection skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Essential: A relevant construction, contract or property‑related qualification; evidence of competence in project management; a good standard of general education and evidence of continued professional development.
• Desirable: Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline; membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS or CIOB); a project‑management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2) or equivalent experience and willingness to attain such qualifications.

Education

• Essential: Qualification in construction, contract or property‑related subject.
• Desirable: Degree level or equivalent, professional membership, project‑management qualification or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time employees).
• In addition to statutory public holidays, an additional statutory day off at Christmas is granted.
• Occupational health and employee assistance support are provided.

Equal Opportunity

The council is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing competitive pay and benefits and proudly upholding the Living Wage accreditation.