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Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: FMCU (Facilities Management Client Unit)
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Who are we:
Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their own talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution.
The FCDO's Estate Operations Team (EOT) manages the outsourced facilities management contracts and acts as the Intelligent Client Function (ICF) and interface between the private Facilities Management companies (FM) and the FCDO. In addition, the EOT is responsible for holding the budget for Global Maintenance Investment Funds at Posts without an FM Service provider. We are currently looking for a Regional Global Maintenance Investment Manager.
The job holder is responsible for overseeing the reporting of Global Maintenance Projects in three regions: Africa, Asia Pacific and South Asia Directorates; ensuring such projects are delivered within agreed budget allocations and timescales. The funding includes any type of building works at residential and non-residential properties ranging between £3,000 and £250,000. The main area of focus is Health and Safety related maintenance works, to help drive the Compliance scores up across the network. Key activities of the global maintenance team of 3 people, plus a Line Manager, include annual planning and stewardship of the maintenance programme and are responsible for reflecting the approved works on the Forward Maintenance Register (FMR) on Pyramid.
Take full ownership of the Global Maintenance Programme (GMP) in the relevant regions ensuring Estate Operations engagement through project package design phase to procurement stage and beyond. Ensure continuous performance improvement is achieved in the regional work streams run with FCDO Services. Building effective and constant communications with Stakeholders at all level throughout the organization by acting as a key interface between FCDO Services and the Office including Posts, Finance Business Partners (including FAU – Fixed Asset Unit), Procurement Hubs, Internal Audit, Estates Department and the Portfolio Management Office.
Prepare monthly financial updates, forecasts and dashboards for Senior management. Undertake reporting and administrative tasks related to projects on HERA. Identification and management of financial risks associated with the delivery of projects. Understand commercial and financial terms, concepts, policies and processes to ensure FCDO guidelines and National Audit Office requirements are being followed across the Network.
The role is about:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (25%):
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (20%):
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (15%):
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT (25%):
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (up to £8m) (10%):
OTHER (5%):
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Our ideal candidate shows:
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Good to have:
Required behaviours
Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing.
Application deadline: 21 September 2023
Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week: 36.25
Region: Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Type of Post: British Embassy
Number of vacancies: 1
Salary Currency: EUR
Salary: 6285.34 monthly
Start Date: 1 November 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
This is a permanent full-time contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week. The monthly gross salary for this position is € 6,285.34 (HEO level). In addition, we offer an extensive salary package, which includes a 13th month, luncheon vouchers, pension scheme, optional hospitalisation insurance (subject to monthly employee contribution), reimbursement of public transport and a lot more. We offer more days of annual leave than the Belgian requirements.
The position allows for flexible work arrangements however these have to be confirmed with your Line Manager and agreed upon.
Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
Staff recruited locally by the British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belgian employment law.
The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.
Learning and Development opportunities: Contract management accreditation.
Additional information: The incumbent will be expected to travel to the UK at least twice a year for meetings.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
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