Head of Civil and Building - with Great Benefits

Position:                    Head of Civil & Building

Accountable to:       Head of Operations

General Statement of Responsibilities

Across the Jerudong International School (JIS) group of schools, we challenge ourselves, respect others and inspire positive change. We develop our schools through holistic school improvement in four interlinked key areas – Curriculum, Community, Capacity and Campus. Our student profile empowers students to think critically whilst actively engaging in lessons. We build capacity by ensuring students develop resilience by giving them opportunities to lead. We ensure students recognise their roles as global citizens alongside the many communities that exist within school.

We have three core values that epitomise our approach to holistic, international education. Each of these values leads to two areas that form our six school aims.

CHALLENGE : We challenge ourselves to step outside our comfort zones, developing our resilience now to prepare for whatever the future may bring.

RESPECT : Our strength is built on relationships that embrace diversity. This means listening with empathy and communicating kindly.

INSPIRE : We reflect, innovate and create to tackle meaningful issues. Every one of us has a responsibility to inspire positive change.

It is the responsibility of all staff to demonstrate these values themselves, with colleagues and with the students.
 

Role Overview

Planning and Organising

• Manage, develop and implement, in conjunction with the Enrichment Director/Head of Operations, a rolling 5-year strategic maintenance plan for the School
• Manage the staff of Civil & Building in organising and scheduling of work, provision of advice and guidance on policy and procedures
• Manage and coordinate CAPEX bids/quotes which relate to Civil and building requests
• Appointment, appraisal, training and development of School’s Civil & Building Department staff
• Plan and manage agreed minor and major projects to ensure they are completed to a high standard and are delivered on time and within budget
• Liaise with external agencies as necessary
• Comply with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Comply with the requirements by local authority 
• Work with the Purchasing Department in sourcing the best quotes/prices for maintenance supplies or maintenance works
• Assist in the development of strategies for energy and environmental conservation and for waste management
• Ensure the Estate Department’s documentation is complete and up-to date
• Provide a prompt and effective response to maintenance problems

Problem Solving

• Manage the Civil & Building team and resources in a manner that enhances their efficiency, effectiveness and leads to a smooth flow of process, procedures and operations
• Resolve facilities problems with support for the Head of Operations
• Provide an outstanding level of support to the needs of teaching staff and, in so doing, gain their respect and appreciation

Key Contacts/ Relationships

• Discuss and provide advice on school policies when requested
• Represent the School at various meetings which involves Estate management 
• Other duties as specified from time to time by the Line Manager 

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION STAFF

Criteria 

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and above in related field

Desirable

• Other professional qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Prior work experience of at least five years in similar post
• Proficient ICT user
• Excellent administrative skills
• Good attention to detail
• Proficient in English
• Valid driving licence

Desirable

• Other work experience within an office/admin environment
• Competence in Chinese and Malay languages
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and practices

Professional Skills

Essential

• Well organised and work within deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Form and maintain excellent effective relationships with all in school
• Ability to work independently and a good team player

Desirable

• Experience of delivering presentations/ability to speak to groups

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to use initiative
• Caring, positive, honest and open
• Respect and awareness for confidentiality
• Ambitious and willing to learn
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Dedicated and hard working
• Citizen or Permanent Resident of Brunei Darussalam

Desirable

• Ability to maintain a professional manner under pressure
• Proactive in self-development