ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA
Part of the University of Glamorgan Group
Facilities
Technical Estates Officer- (Ref: RWC211)
Salary: £22,475 - £26,004 per annum
The College is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Technical Estates Officer to join the college’s Estates Department. The College opened a brand new £22.5M suite of world-class facilities in June 2011, including a 420-seat capacity chamber recital hall, 180-seat theatre plus rehearsal facilities and gallery space.
The main purpose of this post is to assist the Estates Manager in delivering the effective maintenance and upkeep of the College’s estate and to provide a technical input into environmental, utilities and general estates management systems.
Full details of the post can be found on the College’s vacancies page at http://jobs.rwcmd.ac.uk/vacancies/
CLOSING DATE: 30th March 2012
FURTHER PARTICULARS FOR THE POST OF Technical Estates Officer
Eligibility to work in the UK
RWCMD has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
For academic and research vacancies or those that require highly specialised skills and qualifications, we will often be able to obtain a ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ for a suitably qualified applicant who is not currently eligible to work in the UK, if there are no suitable ‘resident’ candidates i.e. European Economic Area.
For vacancies that are not academic, research or highly specialist, however, it is extremely unlikely that a certificate of sponsorship would be granted. It is an essential requirement that before submitting an application form you confirm your eligibility by visiting the Home Office website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/. Here you will find useful information on the Points Based Immigration System, along with a convenient Points Calculator.
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA
RWCMD is the only institution in the UK that provides specialist conservatoire training in music, acting, theatre design, stage management and arts management. We’re a diverse, inclusive community and have a unique mix of students working alongside each other – musicians, actors, designers and stage managers. Our students work in a down-to-earth, friendly environment and receive excellent levels of support and encouragement from a wide network of professionals. We aim to help our students develop their talents to the full and acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to enable them to develop and sustain a successful professional career.
Our graduates can be found working in theatres, opera houses, concert halls, film, TV and radio all around the world – many at the leading edge of their profession and shaping the future of those professions. Our teachers have a wealth of professional experience as both teachers and as leading practitioners in the arts industry. The College collaborates with leading arts and cultural organizations, visiting artists and directors to ensure that our environment reflects the current practices and conditions of the professional world. We also draw on a prestigious roster of Honorary Fellows to inspire and advise our students.
In June 2010, the College opened a brand new £22.5 million s suite of world-class training and performance facilities, ensuring that the college continues to provide the highest possible conservatoire training. The new facilities include the Dora Stoutzker Hall (a 420-capacity chamber recital hall), the Richard Burton Theatre (a 180-seat theatre), four new Acting and Movement studios and the Linbury Gallery - an exhibition Gallery to exhibit the College’s award winning design activity.
In the autumn of 2010, the College also launched a new suite of programmes which complement the existing undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These include a new BMus programme which will have specialised pathways within Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Composition and Creative Music Technology. Jazz Studies - a dedicated award - has also been created at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
A number of the programmes build on our well established and respected postgraduate diploma awards. Several involve working across both the music and drama disciplines and have been developed as a result of strategic industry partnerships. The programmes will be delivered by industry professionals together with academic teaching staff who maintain their professional profile through research and scholarly activity.
· MA Acting for Stage, Screen & Radio
· MA Musical Theatre
· MA Opera Performance
· MA Theatre Design
· MA Stage Management
· MA Events Production
· MA Scenic Arts & Construction for Stage & Screen
The developments in the portfolio will ensure that future graduates of the College are equipped with the very best skills needed to meet the changing needs of industry and to provide employers with the flexible and creative workforce they require.
In 2007, the College entered into a strategic alliance with the University of Glamorgan becoming part of the University of Glamorgan Group. In 2009, the College also become the first All-Steinway Conservatoire in the UK.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: Estates Manager
Main purposes of job: To assist the Estates Manager in delivering the effective maintenance and upkeep of the College’s estate. To provide a technical input into environmental, utilities and general estates management systems.
Principal responsibilities & duties: To develop a full understanding of the College’s estates management system and assist the Estates Manager in operating systems most effectively, in particular the Building Management System.
Monitor utilities usage and pro-actively seek to maximise efficiencies from operations.
Procure and order estates equipment and materials.
Maintain budgetary records of Estates expenditure.
Manage College photocopiers, including contract with supplier.
Undertake regular inspections of buildings, noting and resolving maintenance issues.
Monitor performance of cleaning contractor.
Assist the Estates Manager in the preparation of documentation for all maintenance contracts and develop contacts with maintenance providers.
Become familiar with all appropriate environmental issues and ensure the College adheres to all relevant legislation and best practice.
Ensure Estates risk assessments and method statements are up-to-date.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental regulations.
Supervise contractors where necessary.
Ensure all works are carried out to satisfactory completion.
Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Estates Manager or Senior Management.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential / Desirable
a) Excellent estates technical skills
b) Knowledge of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
c) Work well equally within a team environment or alone
d) Demonstrate ability to plan workloads
e) Attention to detail and understanding of quality standards
f) Ability to multi-task
g) Well presented with strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written
h) Commitment to ensuring an imaginative approach is taken to valuing and developing all aspects of RWCMD’s activities / n) Ability to read technical drawings
KNOWLEDGE
Essential / Desirable
i) PC literate, ideally knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
j) Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Facilities Management
k) Relevant Health & Safety training
l) Relevant experience within building engineering services / o) Knowledge of legionella & asbestos
p) Understanding of Welsh Language considerations given RWCMD’s position in a bilingual nation
q) Knowledge of the professional arts environment, Higher Education and/or a conservatoire/drama school environment
r) The ability to speak Welsh
EXPERIENCE
Essential / Desirable
TRAINING
Essential / Desirable
m) A recognised qualification in the technical field or a related field that supports and develops the skills and abilities for the post / s) Training in health and safety at work legislation
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential / Desirable
When completing the application form candidates are required to highlight their suitability for the post by referring their application details to the essential/desirable requirements set out in the Person Specification. This information will be used in deciding those to be shortlisted.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The successful applicant will be appointed to the post of Technical Estates Officer in the service of the RWCMD.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE
Your continuous service will commence on your first day of employment at RWCMD. RWCMD does not recognise continuous service with other employers in any respect except in accordance with the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government, etc) (Modification) Order as amended.
STAFF APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT
You will be required to participate in the Staff Appraisal and Development Scheme for Support Staff.
This Scheme is the means by which your individual work objectives will be set, annually. It is also the means by which your learning, training & development needs will be identified to support you, throughout your employment with RWCMD, in the achievement of your objectives. The College expects a commitment to such personal development from all its staff, and it is intended that this should be planned, and effectively evaluated to assess its impact upon performance.
Staff Training & Development is therefore recognised as a fundamental part of the College’s Human Resources Strategy and is an important key to the achievement of the College’s Vision and Strategic Goals.
GRADE/SALARY
The post is graded Grade D, and the salary is currently £22,475 - £26,004 per annum. Common practice is to appoint people to the minimum of the grade.
TENURE
This post is a permanent appointment.
PROBATION
New entrants to the service of the College are appointed subject to a probationary period of not normally more than 6 months, during which time we will seek to confirm their suitability for the post.
MEDICAL CLEARANCE
All posts in the College are offered subject to medical clearance. If appointed, you will be required to complete a questionnaire (confidential to the College’s Medical Adviser) detailing your medical history and you may be requested to attend a medical examination.
HOURS OF WORK/WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The post-holder will be contracted to work 37 hours per week.
However, a Scheme of Flexible Working Hours is in operation, and is based on 4-weekly Accounting Periods of 148 hours. Staff are expected to arrange their times of work to have regard to personal workload, the overall pattern of work in their work location, the wishes of the Head of Department and cover for the Office Opening Hours (which are 0830 - 1700 Mondays - Thursdays, and 0830 - 1630 Fridays).
The successful applicant will be provided with a copy of the Operating Rules.
LEAVE
The annual leave entitlement is 22 days plus statutory and other holidays per annum.
PENSION ARRANGEMENT
You will have the option of joining the Local Government Pension Scheme and contributions will be made at rates of between 5.5% and 7.5% of gross salary dependent into which pay band your salary falls; or you can take out apersonal pension with an approved provider.
TERMINATION
The appointments are terminable upon one month’s notice from the individual or the College may give you 1 month’s notice between 1 month and 4 years service; thereafter, one week's notice for each year of service, up to a maximum of 12 weeks notice.
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
ALL STAFF
All staff are responsible for the health and safety of both themselves, and others upon whom they may have an effect. All staff must co-operate with the University in achieving its Health and Safety objectives. More detailed generic responsibilities are included in Appendix 7.3 of the University health and safety policy.
LINE MANAGERS
All staff are responsible for the health and safety of both themselves, and others upon whom they may have an effect. All staff must co-operate with the University in achieving its Health and Safety objectives.
Additionally, each Line Manager is responsible for the detailed adoption of the University's Health and Safety Policy, within their span of control. More detailed generic responsibilities are included in Appendix 7.3 of the University health and safety policy.
APPOINTMENTS PROCEDURE
Referees
Candidates should note that the Univeristy of Glamorgan Group normally contacts referees for those shortlisted without further advice to candidates.
If you do not wish a referee/s to be contacted, prior to interview, you should state this clearly.
Internal candidates should supply details of one referee only, being their Head of Department or Line Manager.
External candidates will be asked to supply three referees.
PROGRESS OF APPLICATIONS
If you are successful in being selected for interview for the above post, you will be notified within 6 weeks of the closing date. If you have not heard by this date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, and to wish you luck in your application.
CLOSING DATE: 30th March 2012
Ref: RWC211