Reading (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£53,630 - £57,354
37.00
It’s an exciting time for our Corporate Property Services Team. We've taken great strides to modernise our Property Department delivering a first-class service and offers modern and inspirational property portfolios for staff and the people of Reading.
The role is a hybrid role with part work from home and part office
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success.
About the role
You'll help us to deliver a full professional and technical service to our teams and external bodies, regarding feasibility and new build works, refurbishment, improvements, building maintenance, contract and project management.
You'll lead an experienced and committed team and play a key role in our service, so great communications skills and an inspirational leadership style will really help you to make a difference.
Main duties and responsibilities:
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
About you
We are looking for someone with a property surveying background combined with the skills to manage a team.
We need someone who shares our passion to drive improvement, support value, as well as delivery of best practice in Property Services Management.
Specific requirements:
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Strategic Property Services Manager yvonne.mubanga@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: 13 October 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Process: Competency based interview
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.