Join to apply for the Property Director role at Arriva UK Bus. We are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Director on an interim or permanent basis to lead growth and innovation across our property portfolio. Full flexibility on location and an immediate start. Main Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to the capital programme and ensure it is managed and controlled effectively to achieve its intended benefits and that it is delivered within budget. Report and advise on associated progress, risks and issues at strategic leadership level. Drive Strategic and operational improvements in estates and asset management. Provide strategic and operational advice, guidance and support to the UK Bus Executive and Senior Leadership team in translating UK Bus's strategic objectives related to capital investment in property and building related activities into coherent initiatives that will deliver their intended outcomes for the business. Develop and deliver the agreed approach to surplus assets. Develop and maintain good working relationships with UK Bus leadership teams, regional teams, depot managers and central office teams. Line Management of direct reports and overall management of the Property Team. Monitor the performance of preferred suppliers on a local & national basis with the introduction of benchmark/competition to ensure ‘best value’ is achieved on behalf of UK Bus.

Essential Postholder Requirements

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and establish credibility to represent UK Bus and enhance its reputation and form positive relationships with external partners and elected members. Ability to work proactively with fully delegated authority to use principles and seasoned judgement to deal with complex issues without referral. Ability to recognise where change is needed, to embrace and create an enthusiasm for change and to work effectively with others to develop creative, innovative and customer‑focused solutions. Ability to maintain a customer‑focused approach, building working partnerships with others to foster effective joint working, based on collaboration and cooperation to deliver “joined up” services or programmes. Proven people management skills with the ability to inspire and provide direction and support promoting a “can do” attitude and an environment of creativity and innovation. Ability to delegate responsibility and provide constructive feedback and coaching to individuals in roles where these are a high degree of discretion in decision making. Able to accommodate UK based travel and overnight stays. Clean UK Driving Licence.

Person Specification

Demonstrate the Arriva Values, resilience and consistently positive attitude in a challenging and complex environment. Strong commitment to promoting a safety‑first culture within the organisation. Proactive and innovative approach to identifying and addressing potential risks. A proven track record of leading and delivering change. Experience of multi‑site, multi‑functional and multi‑level working. Background in Manufacturing, Engineering or Service industry, working in a HSER, Engineering, Operations or Operational (Lean) Excellence Leadership capacity. Capable of self‑starting and constructively spotlighting genuine practical opportunities for safety, environmental, performance and cost optimisation within a multi‑site large organisation. Experience of working in partnership with Trade Union representatives in a Unionised environment.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

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