Apple Recruitment are recruiting for the role of Director of Corporate Services on behalf of the NI Assembly.

Job Description:

The main duties and responsibilities are:

Strategic and Operational

• Develop and deliver a vision and life-cycle plan to maintain Parliament Buildings in a manner befitting its Grade A listed status and in accordance with all relevant building-related legislation.
• Manage and deliver building and construction related capital projects in line with PRINCE 2 methodology (or similar) on time and on budget.
• Manage maintenance, catering, cleaning, housekeeping, office resources and related contracts and services in line with KPIs and value for money considerations, maximising performance and ensuring services are customer focused and driven by quality and continuous improvement.
• Meet the Assembly Commission’s commitment to being an exemplar in sustainable development and building efficiency.
• Manage all resources, including budget, staff and space utilisation in Parliament Buildings, effectively and efficiently to deliver areas of responsibility, contributing to, and in support of the Corporate Strategy and Corporate Plan.
• Participate in Directorate and Head of Business Team meetings to develop and influencesolutions to operational, policy and strategic issues.
• Develop and maintaining effective working relationships with Members, staff, building users and relevant external stakeholders toensure operational effectiveness and that work is informed by best practice.

People and Performance

• Lead and manage staff and build a high performing, enthused and responsive team that is focused on delivering excellence in all aspects of service delivery and the delivery of business objectives.
• Promote a culture of learning and innovation and ensure that staff are appropriately qualified, experienced and skilled in order to deliver the services required.
• Promote a strong performance culture by focusing on targets, outcomes and value for money.

Accountability and Corporate Governance

• Operate sound financial management and monitor and control budgets to ensure the effective use of public resources and maximise value for money.
• Prepare high quality, well-reasoned, clear, concise business cases, papers and reports for SMT and the Assembly Commission as required.
• Comply with all of the Assembly Commission’s staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training requirements.
• Manage information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements.
• Comply with statutory obligations with respect to health and safety legislation.
• You may also be required to carry out other duties that the Assembly You may also be required to carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Caroline by clicking on the link below by Noon on Wednesday 9^th July.  You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must, by the closing date for applications have:

1. Hold a full Membership of a professional body in a construction-related discipline such as architecture, civil/structural engineering, electrical/mechanical engineering and building/quantity surveying.

AND

Have at least 3 years’ experience in each of the following five areas:

1. Leading and developing a range of high performing teams to deliver effective outcomes and performance improvements in line with customer requirements.
2. Leading on and delivering significant service restructuring and improvement and demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and resilience under pressure.
3. Delivering substantial* building and construction related capital projects in an occupied building, to agreed quality, cost and timescale.
4. Managing substantial* building maintenance and/or facilities related contracts, maximising performance and value for money and measuring success against KPIs.
5. Preparing business cases, papers and reports to Senior Management and Board level**.

*A substantial contract means a contract with an overall value in excess of £0.5m.

**Senior management is defined as the top management level of the organisation.

OR

2. Hold a relevant advanced learning qualification (minimum Level 4 or equivalent) in building maintenance, construction, facilities management or project management.

AND

Have at least 5 years’ experience in each of the areas described at a) – e) above.

Further Details:

• Hourly Rate based on £62,549 per annum
• Duration: 3 months with possible extension
• Start Date – ASAP
• Closing Date for CV’s: Noon on Wednesday 9^th July 2025
• Please note some opportunity for hybrid working may be available based on a business need.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Caroline by clicking on the link below by Noon on Wednesday 9^th July 2025.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.