RAD - Project Manager

RAD - Project Manager

Project Manager Headquar ters move Candidate Information Pack

Project Manager Headquarters Move

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ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST UENTIAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANISATIONS CH HISTORY ed in 1920 to set standards for dance teaching within the UK, today we have a nce in 84 countries, with 36 offices and around 14,000 members worldwide.

unt more than 1,000 students in our teacher training programmes and more than a r of a million students are being examined on our syllabi.

pport our membership through the knowledge, and expertise of our highly qualified nd through conferences, workshops, training courses and summer schools.

LLENCE IN EDUCATION aculty of Education is dedicated to meeting the needs of our current and future dance rs by providing dance teacher education programmes and qualifications. Our exams cognised by Ofqual and contribute to UCAS points.

AD’s patron is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Our Values

Our values underline our commitment to our staff, members, volunteers, customers, partners and suppliers.

We value people. At every level of the organisation we empower staff to think creatively, recognising their ability to make significant contributions to the business. We support and promote the concept of life-long learning and continuing professional development for all.

We provide leadership as an organisation and as individuals.

We treat one another with respect and are committed to openness and trust in all professional relationships. We also believe in recognising and rewarding loyalty of staff, members, volunteers, customers, partners and suppliers. We promote enjoyment and fulfilment in all that we do and offer as an organisation.We are committed to creating an engaging, welcoming environment that inspires artistry, facilitates teaching and encourages learning.

We will: • communicate openly, • collaborate within and beyond the organisation, • act with integrity and professionalism, • deliver quality and excellence, • celebrate diversity and work inclusively, and • act as advocates for dance.

Headquarters Move

The RAD is moving from its current freehold premises at 36 Battersea Square.These premises include dance studios, office space, a shop, and a library and archive. The move is being undertaken because the RAD has outgrown its current space, whilst the facilities have become increasingly unfit for purpose, and redevelopment is uneconomic. A deal has been struck with Avanton, a developer, to sell the current premises and move to new purpose built headquarters just under a mile away at York Road. Avanton is redeveloping the site of an old Homebase into apartment blocks for general sale, and the RAD will occupy the ground floor and part of the first floor of this new development. The new premises will comprise all of the facilities in the current building, but with the addition of café spaces and a performance space. It will also be around fifty percent larger than the current headquarters, at c55,000 square feet. As part of the agreement with Avanton, they will be responsible for completing the core fitout of the premises to an agreed specification, with RAD responsible for ‘loose’ fixtures and fittings such as desks.

Current estimates are that the building and fitout will be complete for occupation in the last quarter of 2020.

About the Role

Department:

Finance and Operations

Main Purpose of job:

Responsible for managing all aspects of planning and execution of the move to new headquarters. Director of Finance and Operations Fixed term contract for 2 years from start date

Line Director: Contract type:

Key responsibilities: • To establish robust project coordination / management procedures and processes within the overall project to ensure that all individual aspects are planned, co-ordinated and monitored appropriately. • To work with other departments, particularly IT, Facilities and HR, to plan and co-ordinate the move. • To manage the flow of information about the project in order to enable timely and well- informed decision-making by the Steering Group, HQ Committee and Board of Trustees. • To be responsible for providing regular progress reports to the relevant internal and external stakeholders, including the Steering Group, HQ Committee and funders. • To be the first point of contact for external consultants such as the capital works Project Managers (Cragg Management) and Architects (T-Sa). • To manage the project budget under delegated authority as agreed by the Board of Trustees. • To ensure that appropriate change management procedures are in place to identify, record and obtain approval for essential changes to the approved purposes should these be necessary. • To ensure appropriate Risk Management procedures are in place and operated, including

risk ownership and mitigation strategies. • To be responsible for and to ensure funding claims are submitted in a timely manner and cash flow is properly managed. • To review, implement and monitor the Business Plan as relating to the project. • To provide any necessary information or assistance to the Capital Campaign, donor briefings etc. • To lead any competitive procurement processes which may be required, including overseeing tender documentation, tender evaluation, appointment and implementation for contracts that will be awarded directly by RAD. • To manage the move from Battersea Square toYork Road. • Additional tasks as required.

About You

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Experience A proven track record of delivering similar scale cultural capital projects,

Experience of performing arts and arts education institutions. Understanding of and sympathy with the aims and purposes of RAD.

preferably in collaboration with a developer, safely, on time and on budget. Proven ability to work with internal organisational teams to deliver projects. Project and budget management skills, including the experience of managing and developing efficient and robust programme management systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Confident interpersonal skills. Effective influencing and negotiating skills. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate activities. Preparation of presentation materials. Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills. Ability to handle and prioritise a diverse workload without supervision. Ability to meet deadlines and work proactively. GCSE level education including English and Maths.

Education and Training Attained skills and abilities

Degree level education (or equivalent). Project management qualification.

Delivery of presentations.

The Package

• Group pension All employees are eligible to join the RAD’s contributory pension scheme. • Aviva Life Assurance Employees join the Aviva Life Assurance scheme after six months service. • Holidays Employees receive 25 days paid holiday per year (pro rata if working part- time), plus public holidays.The holiday calendar runs from 1 January – 31 December. • Interest-free season ticket loan Employees who have passed their probationary period may request an interest-free loan for a work-related purchase (e.g. annual season ticket or training).

This is a full time role, Monday to Friday.We offer a 34.5 hour week. We offer a Flexible working scheme With the consent of their line manager, employees may start work at any time between 08.00 – 10.00 (Monday – Friday) and finish any time between 16.00 – 18.00 (Monday – Thursday) and 16.00 – 17.30 (Friday). Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum Our Benefits: • Bupa health cash plan Employees join the Bupa health cash plan scheme after six months service. • Cycle to Work Employees are able to purchase bicycles and safety equipment through a cycle to work scheme. • Discounts Employees are entitled to discounts on purchases from the Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd and RAD Dance School.

Application Process Further information and application process For a confidential conversation please contact our advisor Nick Coppard of The Management Recruitment Group on 020 3962 9900.

Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than 4 pages) and a covering letter (of not more than 2 pages).

Applications should be sent to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 19th May 2019.

Final interviews will take place at the Royal Academy of Dance on Friday 31st May 2019.