Head of Property

As the Head of Property, we are looking for an individual who will lead on all aspects of our property strategy, facilities management and associated risk management including Health and Safety. Current made up of 4 sites across London, work will include supporting the ambitious growth and development strategy of the charity to acquire new schools sites, leading the resultant property strategy, major contract, tender management and negotiating.

You will lead the Property Team to ensure all staff and settings receive high quality facilities management support.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Lead, manage and develop the Property Team to ensure high performance providing a quality, professional, expertise to the organisation.
• Ensure the charity develops and maintains a robust and fit for purpose approach to Risk, Health and Safety and Business Continuity Planning as it grows.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc communications and reports to relevant external bodies and internal audiences, including Trustees, Governors, and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help develop and support the work we do within our services. In return, you will have access to continued professional development (CPD), excellent benefits including support for wellbeing, generous holiday allowance and a friendly and supportive team. Please see our recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential call, please contact Stephen Vickers on 020 8815 5439 - svickers@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

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