Head of Service Assets in Wrexham

Sheer Jobs Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an interim Head of Service for Assets in Wrexham. The role requires sound Asset Management experience, ideally MRICS qualified and educated to degree level in a relevant field. The candidate will manage services in the Housing Department, focusing on strategy and governance within local government. Excellent communication and leadership skills are vital for this position.

Qualifications

• Chartered or specific area of qualification is essential.
• Evidence of effective public/stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing change and promoting innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive service within the Housing Department.
• Drive forward the Asset Management Strategy.
• Chair meetings and present reports.

Skills

Management qualification or equivalent experience

Effective decision making

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to communicate in Welsh

ICT literate

Education

Degree / post graduate in a relevant field

Chartered qualification

Membership of Professional Institution

Tools

Word

Powerpoint

Excel

Relevant databases and social media

Job description

Head of Service Assets

Our client is seeking an interim Head of Service for Assets, Digital and Performance responsible for the Strategic Assets, Facilities Management and Design Services functions within the Housing (Assets) Department.

The successful candidate will work with Housing DMT and other Heads of Service in order to provide a comprehensive and cross-cutting service within the Housing Department. We are seeking candidates with sound Asset Management experience, ideally MRICS qualified, educated to degree legal in Estates Surveying or a related discipline and with a management qualification or equivalent.

With extensive understanding and knowledge of asset management within the public sector the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of performance management especially across larger services, together with an understanding of governance and strategic issues faced in local government.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, specifically in relation to chairing meetings, attending committee meetings, presenting, providing briefings and report writing. Evidence of effective decision making and problem-solving skills alongside having commercial awareness are required for this role together with the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple demands and priorities.

The ability to communicate with clarity with stakeholder's both externally and within the organisation is required. Candidates with extensive property knowledge are required to drive forward the Asset Management Strategy that will play a major role in the clients Change Program.

Qualifications

• Degree / post graduate in a relevant field
• Chartered or specific area of qualification
• Membership of Professional Institution
• Management qualification or equivalent experience

National Standards/ Competencies /Professional Body

• Evidence of continuous professional development

Specialist Knowledge

• Experience of effectively managing change and of promoting innovation
• Understanding of leadership and employee management principles and practice
• Understanding of financial management
• Thorough understanding of local government services and functions and the major issues facing local government
• Experience of working with Elected Members and of dealing with politically sensitive issues
• Experience of effective public/stakeholder engagement and helping community groups to create their own organisations/solutions

Practical and Intellectual Skills

• Ability to communicate in Welsh
• Previous experience of people management
• Previous experience of budget and financial management
• Ability to prioritise and organise work
• Previous experience of task/project management
• Ability to manage sickness absence
• Innovative problem solving skills
• Ability to represent confidently the Council, the Department and the Section in meetings with Members, employees, outside bodies, partners and other contacts
• ICT literate, at ease with Word, Powerpoint, Excel and relevant databases and social media

Rate of Pay

PAYE: 35.87

Umbrella: 46.20

Location

Ruthin Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 7TU, United Kingdom