Head of Capital Projects – Internal Only

Oasis Academy Putney
Head of Capital Projects – Internal Only

Oasis Community Learning, Lower Marsh, London
National Office

Basis: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September/October 2024

Applications Close: 09:00 on Friday, September 6, 2024

Interviews: TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Capital Projects, at Oasis Community Learning, one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK, and part of the Oasis Global family. By joining our family of staff, you will be working alongside people dedicated to helping our students realise their potential. We wish to transform the lives of our communities and support our young people and staff through their journeys with Oasis.

Make your next career move to an organisation dedicated to transforming lives!

About the Role

We are looking for a talented individual with the drive, ambition, and commitment to head the Capital Projects function for Oasis Community Learning. The Head of Capital Projects will be responsible for developing and implementing OCL’s capital works strategy and managingthe delivery of a portfolio of projects across our 52 academies. They will lead and manage a small team of dedicated capital project managers to support the local delivery.

The role will be remote based (working from home) with the need for frequent travel to academies and external meetings across the UK as necessary for the effective delivery of the job. Travel expenses will be redeemable.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Capital Projects and the education sector.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

Have a degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management etc)

Have a MRICS or equivalent building related qualifications, supported by significant experience, in a range of sectors.

Have proven knowledge of construction related legislation

Have significant experience across all construction disciplines: quantity and building surveying, cost management, contract management, procurement, project management.

Direct experience of the range of construction related procurement options and contracts.

Relevant experience of delivering minor works through to £multi-million new developments.

Proven experience of building effective teams made up of in-house and contracted support.

Experience of delivering a strategic capital planning function, able to prepare effective business cases.

Ability to articulate to and influence key stakeholders on how sustainability practically impacts on clients, suppliers, communities and stakeholders

Be aligned to the ethos and values of the organisation

Hold a UK driving license

To view the full list of responsibilities and selection criteria please download the job description.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally – including certifications
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 + 8 days per annum, rising to 30 + 8 days after two years of service
• Defined benefit pension scheme (inc. life cover, lower tax, set rate 1/49 and ill health cover) – average input of 18.2% from us!
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Access to free counselling service
• Free eye tests
• A lively environment with colleagues who care

Closing date for applications is:06/09/2024

Interviews will take place on: TBC

Proposed start date: September/October 2024

To apply for the position of Head of Capital Projects – Internal Only at Oasis P and E Recruitment, please download and complete (by saving to your computer) the above Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms and either submit the forms Online (by clicking ‘Apply Online’) or by Emailing the academy directly.

Please send your completed application by no later than 09:00 on Friday, September 6, 2024 to

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