British Council Job in Nigeria for a Head of Resources
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British Council is recruiting to fill the below position below:
Job Title: Head of Resources
Location: Lagos
Region: Director Business Services Nigeria
Department: Business Services
Pay Band: 8
Purpose of Job
- To directly contribute to growing British Council Nigeria’s
operation, building positive perceptions of the British Council and the
UK, with the British Council as a leading global Cultural Relations
organisation.
- S/he will demonstrate a deep understanding of the organisation’s
strategy, aims, ambition and the Nigeria operating context and the
ability to build effective relationships with operational colleagues.
- The post holder will be the British Council Nigeria’s Health
& Safety Champion and custodian of standards, Green Champion as well
as actively supporting our approach to Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion (EDI).
- As an active member of the Nigeria Country Management Team, Head
of Resources will effectively contribute to country strategy and the
operational delivery of country objectives.
- As Head of Resources with accountability for Facilities and
Estates, the role will work closely with the Nigeria senior team and the
Resources teams to deliver and manage a fit for purpose estate and
facilities function, leading on delivery of planned large-scale premises
projects.
- Head of Resources is key to ensuring our premises are a place that appeal to the next generation of Nigerians
- The post holder will be required to operate across a spectrum -
taking a holistic approach to planning and delivery of estates and
facilities, understanding current and future business needs, ensuring
quality standards and value for money.
Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main Duties
Strategy Development and Implementation:
- Develop, plan, deliver and evaluate the Nigeria Estates strategy
and plan, working with the Nigeria Executive and Senior Leadership
Teams and the Global Estates and Risk teams corporately. The Estates
strategy and plan will include agreed targets and reflect the strategic
focus of the Nigeria operation.
- As an ‘internal consultant’ and ‘intelligent client’ to the
business areas, engage regularly and consistently with business leads
and their teams to form a sound understanding of business direction and
needs and a fit for purpose estates / facilities response in line with
strategic direction, operational requirements, corporate standards and
budgets.
- Provide subject matter expertise to the Nigeria Leadership Team
as required to inform the development of policies, strategies and
standards.
To manage property acquisitions, investments and disposals under the
Property Asset Management Programme, driving value and efficiency out of
the BC estate:
- Effective project management of all premises projects across the
estate ensuring projects deliver on time, on budget and to quality
standards. Sound project management supported by effective project
governance, planning, timely reporting, monitoring and evaluation, risk
management, stakeholder engagement, procurement of goods and services,
supplier management, internal communications.
- Manage project teams comprising in-house BC staff and external
consultants to ensure effective delivery of property investment projects
within the Nigeria premises portfolio
Management and Delivery of the Facilities & Estates function:
- Accountable for the BC Nigeria Resources budgets (approximately
GBP700k excluding investments). Ensure sound budget management and
reporting in line with corporate requirements.
- Management of the delivery and maintenance of fit for purpose
facilities functions and teams, including: facilities management, health
& safety, external venues, transport, travel and logistics,
facilities related procurement, supplier and contract management
- Working with project teams, supports the delivery of internally and externally hosted events including risk management
- Submits timely and accurate premises and environmental corporate returns in line with reporting requirements
- Facilities Management services delivered to agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Supports Director Business Services in the business case for investment bids
- Management of the Facilities teams in Lagos, Abuja, Port
Harcourt and Kano (approx. 20 staff) including direct line management of
Facilities Managers
- Provide expertise relevant to the service development and delivery of the estates and facilities management function
- Management of the delivery and maintenance of a fit for purpose
estate across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano including office and
residential premises to meet corporate compliance standards and internal
customers’ needs. Manages the relationship with landlords
Sourcing of Good and Services, Supplier Management:
- Lead on the procurement of all Facilities & Estates related
goods and services including retendering of supplier contracts. Sourcing
and selection in line with BC Nigeria Procurement Policy and relevant
UK or EU or procurement rules. Sourcing solutions deliver value for
money and quality of goods / services.
- Liaise with British High Commission to support import and timely clearance of goods sourced outside of Nigeria
- Proactively manage the relationship with key suppliers and
specifically the quality of service / value for money from suppliers
identifying opportunities for efficiencies
Championing Risk Management, Standards and Compliance:
- To lead as British Council Nigeria’s Health & Safety and
Fire Safety Champion and custodian of standards in line with corporate
standards across all areas of facilities and estates (including external
venues)
- Work collaboratively with the Environmental Management team
colleagues to ensure that the estate and Facilities Management services
are managed so as to minimise environmental impact, to maintain the
requirements of ISO 14001 certification and to meet the requirements of
environmental policy, strategy and standards set by the Environmental
Management team.
- As “Green Champion” promotes awareness of environmental issues across all staff
- Actively supports our approach to Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion (EDI) embedding EDI in our work in line with British Council’s
EDI policy at all times and through suppliers
- To effectively manage risk across the estate and function at operational and enterprise levels
- Working alongside BC Nigeria Head of Security and business
leads, ensures business continuity, emergency response and Incident
Management plans are in place and regularly tested
- Ensure emergency response teams (including first aiders) are in
place with clear roles and responsibilities and appropriate training
- Deliver staff training and briefing sessions to raise awareness
of H&S / Fire / Emergency Response procedures and staff roles and
responsibilities
Continuous Professional Development:
- Engage in internal and external professional networks and
continuous professional development to ensure that knowledge, networks
and expertise are kept updated
Key Relationship
- Country Director, the Nigeria Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team
- Key colleagues in Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Business Services
- Environmental Management Team
- British High Commission including: Head of Freight; Corporate Services; Technical Works Group (TGW)
- External suppliers, including hotels and venues
- EDI & Child Protection Working Groups
- Global Estates Team
- Enterprise Risk Management Team
Other Important Features or Requirements of the Job
- The post holder will be expected to travel within Nigeria and on
occasion to the UK and within the SSA region. There is likely to be a
need to work outside office hours from time to time.
- As a member of the senior team, occasional attendance at events at weekends and evenings.
Person Specification
Behaviours (Please see The Behaviours Dictionary for behaviour definitions and levels):
Behaviours assessed during interview stage of recruitment process:
- Making it Happen - Most demanding level
- Connecting With Others - Most demanding level
- Working Together - Most demanding level
Behaviours not assessed during recruitment process:
- Creating Shared Purpose - Most demanding level
- Shaping the Future - Most demanding level
- Being Accountable - Most demanding level
Assessment stage:
- The position holder will be required to demonstrate all six
behaviours, on the job. These will be assessed during year end
performance evaluations.
- Behaviours to be assessed during the interview stage of recruitment are referenced.
Skills and Knowledge (See The Core Skills Document for details):
Essential:
- Communicating & Influencing skills (L4)
- Managing Risk (L3)
- Managing Project (L4)
- Managing People (L4)
- Planning & Organising (L3)
Desirable:
- Programme Management
- Supplier management
Assessment stage:
- Short listing and Interview
Experience
Essential:
- A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a similar role within the corporate sector, public /NGO sector
- Evidence of quality management skills, and of having managed a
service delivery/support function so as to deliver improvements in
service quality to customers and users.
- Evidence of managing and working in a multi-disciplinary
- Property or estates team carrying out a mix of different functions or delivering different services
Desirable:
- Experience in a similar role in an international organisation
Assessment stage:
- Short listing and Interview
Qualification
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with a professional
qualification in a Property - related discipline supported by full
membership of and accreditation with a relevant professional property
institute (such as RICS, RIBA, BIFM or CIBSE in the UK or relevant
regional equivalent.)
Desirable:
- Member (by examination) of an internationally accredited organisation such as IOSH or NFPA.
Assessment stage:
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Click here to download job details (pdf)
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Application Deadline Monday; 5th September, 2016.