Head of Property and Facilities, Hybrid, 87,000 plus benefits

My client, a charitable body with offices based all over Ireland are looking to hire a Head of Property and Facilities. The charity provides services for over 20,000 adults and children, and champions the value of diversity and inclusion for people with disabilities or disadvantage in their communities throughout Ireland and the UK. This is a key leadership role in the organisation, where the post holder will have ownership for all aspects of building operations, estate management and portfolio strategy. The role includes management of our Facilities and Property portfolio and developing plans to maximise asset and revenue values through identified savings and efficiencies. The post holder will also lead group-wide projects relating to property, collaborating with business services departments across the group in scoping and delivering capital projects and new property locations.This role also includes leading the monitoring and reporting on capital expenditure, leading a team of property and facilities specialists and budget management responsibilities. Formal Education / Training A relevant third level property qualification or equivalent (NFQ8); or construction related qualification; or equivalent experience in the field. Work Experience Minimum 10-15 years experience in the delivery of customer focused services. Experience in property acquisition, lease negotiation and procurement, demonstrating management skills including multiple and remote project management The ability to analyse and develop property/project related solutions Experience in project management principles, practices and techniques demonstrating sound financial management acumen and skills in time management, analysing and establishing resource priorities Experience in the development of outsourced/partner models Direct line management experience Excellent interpersonal and Teamwork skills, with the ability to self-direct Experience of planning, managing, and monitoring the use of available resources, focusing on productivity in order to align the use of resources with the strategy for the overall service area. Experienced in facilities related projects, with particular emphasis on office fit outs, office refurbishments, space planning and office moves Experience dealing with a range of competing priorities Experienced vendor manager, who can build effective relationships Skills and Knowledge Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office A sound knowledge of building related contract procedures, contract principles, building regulations, building control regulations and construction/workplace health & safety regulations Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills in order to lead staff and/or to win the hearts and minds of others (internally and externally) in order to bring about necessary changes in behaviour and to achieve the required outcomes. Strong track record in property and facilities management People management skills Excellent administration, computer and, reporting skills Excellent stakeholder management skills If this is something of interest to you please send your CV in confidence to Skills: Asset Management Budget Management Reporting