British High Commission Estates Special Projects Manager Jobs in Accra - Ghana
British High Commission Estates Special Projects Manager Jobs in Accra - Ghana
Job Category Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Corporate Services Support
Main purpose of job:
The British High Commission is changing. In line with our ambition to build a modern partnership between the UK and Ghana, the High Commission’s buildings are being updated in 2019.
All the detailed project delivery will be led by London, but this role will support the Head of Corporate Services in coordinating them, as well as ensuring High Commission objectives are fed in.
Roles and responsibilities:
Working with the Heads of Corporate Services, the High Commissioner, and the Deputy High Commissioner to set clear objectives for the change of estate in Accra.
To lead cross-High Commission consultation on the change, to actively seek input that ensures the working environment improves for all staff, innovation and ideas are encouraged, and that Departmental ways of working are understood and fed in.
To coordinate London-based project managers to ensure their estates projects maximise the High Commission’s objectives, whilst minimising disruption to the delivery of day-to-day work across the High Commission.
To work with the Head of Estates and the Technical Works Supervisor to coordinate High Commission resources into the major estates projects, as required.
To provide a mentoring role for the Head of Estates in estates-project management.
To manage other ad hoc estates projects, as they arise (for example, on greening the estate).
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Management or other relevant field of study.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in space planning, estates management, or highly-relevant field.
Clear competency in the field of estates management, to win the confidence of other specialists.
A track history in mentoring and coaching other staff (tested through references).
Dealing with logistics, administration and budgets.
Excellent IT skills (including working knowledge of MS office packages (excel; word, PowerPoint etc).
The ability to respond flexibly to competing demands, often at
short notice.
Discretion and confidentiality.
Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail (events planning; guest lists).
Ability to write accurate, professional English at speed, in formats including formal letters and minutes.
Good team player with strong customer service skills.
Ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems / clashes and proactively sort them out.
Able to work under minimal supervision and deliver for senior-level individuals.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Basic financial management skills
Working and delivering in a high pressure environment
Delivering the Essential Skills above, but in the UK
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities
The British High Commission in Ghana takes learning and development seriously.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop many core and transferable skills through both formal and informal learning and development opportunities.
Members of staff are encouraged to make use of the learning and development opportunities that the office has to offer and many then benefit from internal promotion opportunities.
Working patterns:
Some flexibility in working hours and patterns is possible, though the DHC is mainly office based and requires some flex around out of hours events.
But all applications are welcome.
Additional information
All applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct visa/status or work permit.
The British High Commission in Ghana is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Ghana are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Country.
Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff are able to work within the BHC but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 24 December 2018
For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Estates Special Projects Manager Jobs in Accra - Ghana
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