Residence, Events and Estates Manager- UK Governor’s Office

Job title:

Residence, Events and Estates Manager- UK Governor’s Office

Company

HM Government

Job description

Main purpose of job:This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional to play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the Governor’s Office in Anguilla which is part of the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office.The Residence, Events and Estate Manager leads on the management of the Governor’s residence and the maintenance of the office and all rental properties. You will also lead on all aspects of event planning of large and small events including sending invitations, planning details and logistics. The nature of the job requires you to be approachable, professional, flexible and able to multi-task.Roles and responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the smooth running of the Governor’s residence, plan and execute the overall plan for management of the property and residence staff.
• Manage the Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all properties with assistance from the maintenance officer.
• Maintain a Rolling Furniture Programme for office and residence furniture, furnishing and equipment.
• Oversee/manage small maintenance projects including scheduling of works and contractor supervision.
• Keep and track a maintenance project schedule for the financial year.
• Monitor, record and oversee service requests from UKB staff on maintenance issues.
• Prepare and maintain an inventory listing for Post property held at all rental properties.
• Plan yearly calendar of events (small and large).
• Organise and execute events including organizing venues and arranging catering.
• Work in collaboration with the CSM preparing robust forecasts for Catering and Entertainment and Maintenance.
• Provide cover for the Accounting Officer during absences/leave.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Maintenance Officer
• Housekeepers
• “On-call Staff”
• Catering budget £25k
• Maintenance budget £32k

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Time management skills
• Accounting skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to the wide variety of activities
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Language requirements:Language: EnglishDesirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Project Management experience
• Budget management experience
• Line management experience
• Event management experience

Required behavioursDelivering at Pace, Developing Self and Others, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working TogetherApplication deadline15 August 2024GradeAdministrative Officer (AO)Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week35 (excluding lunch hour)RegionAmericas, Caribbean & Overseas TerritoriesCountry/TerritoryAnguillaLocation (City)AnguillaType of PostGovernorNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencyUSDSalaryUS$2,982.08 per calendar month before deductionsStart Date16 September 2024Other benefits and conditions of employmentCandidates must hold a local work permit.Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and an enriching learning and development opportunities.The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.Additional informationMay be required to work late and on weekends.Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:03:08 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (jobsnear.net) you saw this job posting.