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Head of Property

Employer
St Helena Government
Location
St Helena Island
Salary
£40k pa
Closing date
19 Jan 2021

Head of Property

St Helena Island, South Atlantic

1 year FTC

£40k pa, taxable in St Helena; a tax free International Supplement will also apply

Could you manage and develop our island’s Property Division to improve quality of service delivery, efficiency and customer service, actively contributing to sustainable development?

A sub-tropical island of spectacular and beautiful landscapes in the South Atlantic with a warm and friendly population of 4,500, St Helena is a self-governing overseas territory of the UK. Due to current travel restrictions, which has resulted in a suspension of the weekly scheduled flight from Johannesburg, monthly chartered flights are scheduled from the UK until early 2021.

The Division manages the estate of crown land and buildings. It serves the needs of government services, generates revenue through sale of assets and supports business development on the island. Your remit will cover property including social housing, GIS, land registry, technical services and building maintenance; the portfolio includes many assets of great historic significance.

As you oversee operations you will be responsible for strategic planning and development, budget and financial management and personnel and staff development issues, playing a key part in succession planning. Offering professional support, guidance and technical advice to colleagues you will liaise with elected members and with key internal and external partners, producing regular reports on progress against key indicators.

With increased focus on customer service and communications with elected members and other stakeholders, you will make it your aim to improve internal communications and increase efficient use of resources, developing the synergies between these different functions.

Degree level educated or beyond, or with relevant professional experience at a senior and strategic level, your background will be in building surveying and/or property management. Working knowledge of the legal side of property including leases, sales and tenancies will be essential along with a pragmatic and innovative approach and experience in front line customer facing service.

We offer an extensive benefits package with 20 days leave pa, fare paid travel, freight, pension contribution and relocation allowance (see overseas vacancy information). An application form can be found at www.sthelenacareers.co.uk where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply ' button today. Applications should be received by 12 January 2021. Interviews will be held in London or by Skype.

Due to the potential for high numbers of applications, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been short listed.  We would like to thank you for your interest in working for the St Helena Government.

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