Property Service Manager

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

Main Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an exceptional experienced Service Manager to lead and manage the delivery of our Capital Projects as part of our Property Services division (excluding housing). You will have sound knowledge and experience of Property Services, procurement and cost management to ensure the effective delivery of a wide and varied range of Capital Projects. You will demonstrate a pro-active approach to ensure the best use of resources at all times, be aware and take advantage of opportunities available to support and continually improve the service. You will deliver on all relevant areas of Property Services and work closely with the Property Services Management Team to embrace a joined-up approach to delivering on the Council's aims and objectives and the continual improvement and transformation of Property Services within Perth & Kinross Council. This is a vital role where you will be responsible for the leadership, professional direction and effective management of all Projects teams for delivering Projects across our non-domestic Property Estate.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in the development and implementation of alternative ‘best value’ procurement models for the delivery of services aligned to the Project Delivery function.
• Experience in Project Delivery and the ability to successfully deliver new build, refurbishment and demolition Projects of various levels of complexity.
• Demonstrated experience of leading and managing Projects within the Property estate to address immediate priorities and deliver positive outcomes aligned to the Councils Corporate objectives.
• Evidence of sound knowledge and experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams as part of an efficient and effective delivery model.
• Ability to work under pressure to ensure delivery of priority services.
• Experience and knowledge of a Property Management System; essential as part of this role.
• Degree qualified or hold an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area and the ability to demonstrate experience of leading and managing services and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Passionate, ambitious, collaborative and resilient, with a track record of delivering results.
• Experience in achieving excellent customer services and the ability to demonstrate an approach towards managing a wide range of Capital Projects.
• Alignment to our values of ambition, compassion and integrity.
• Valid driving licence – required for travel across Perth and Kinross.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family-friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

Application Process

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with John Beveridge to find out more. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required and you will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.

Employment Conditions

Our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part-time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

Values & Behaviours

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.