Reform Club - Building Manager

Reform Club - Building Manager

The Reform Club - Building Manager Candidate Briefing Pack

Contents

Introduction

Page 4-5

The Role

Page 6-11

The Candidate

Page 12-13

Application Process Page 14

Introduction

The Reform Club was founded in the ferment ideas, ideals and political activity which in pa found expression in the Great Reform Act of Having succeeded, after a great parliamentar tussle, in securing the passing of the Reform 1832, Radicals and Whigs needed a centre for political activities. The Club first opened its doors to members i house at 104 Pall Mall, on the 24th of May 1 It quickly set about planning its own building after an architectural competition, selected C Barry to create a new clubhouse, in the style Italian palazzo. The work was finished in 1841 and was immediately hailed as a masterpiece of classic architecture. The clubhouse has remained lar unchanged in appearance to the present day. The Reform Club was founded principally to political goal, becoming the centre of the ne Liberal Party; but over the years the Club has evolved, and since around 1920 it has served purely social purpose. Nevertheless, the Refo retains its traditional, progressive spirit, a fac contributes to its enduring vitality. The Club offers a friendly welcome, irrespecti background or nationality, criteria for admissi membership being character, talent, and achievement.

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The current membership embraces a wide range of professions; there are academics, artists, business people, doctors, lawyers, politicians, writers and so on. J. M. Barrie, Henri Cartier Bresson, Winston Churchill, E. M. Forster, Henry James, Lord Palmerston, William Makepeace Thackeray, and H. G. Wells were all Reformers, and the Club continues to attract members of distinction. Although founded on traditional lines as a gentlemen’s club, the Reform became, in 1981, one of the first clubs in this country to admit women on equal terms. Of the current membership of around 2700, some 500 are overseas members, and over 400 are women. Candidates are proposed by two existing members and elected by the Club's General Committee. The Club offers members the benefits of an extensive library, fine dining and an excellent wine cellar. There is a Billiards Room and a Card Room. Social events, such as music and theatre evenings, garden parties, a Christmas party, and discussion evenings are arranged for members and guests. A number of societies exist within the Club to pursue special interests, among them economics and current affairs, literature and history, the media, military intelligence and science and technology. Typically, distinguished speakers

are invited to address these societies, with dinner served to members and their guests either before or after and either formally or informally. Chambers are available for members who wish to stay overnight. There are reciprocal arrangements with other Clubs in cities around the world. If members wish to host a private dinner, hold a business meeting or throw a party, Club rooms may be hired for the purpose. The Reform is a social club and a lively meeting place, yet with plenty of space for quiet reflection and reading. To maintain the convivial atmosphere, the use of mobile phones and the production of business papers are not permitted, except in privately hired rooms. The Club preserves a certain formality and has a dress code with which members and guests are expected to comply. The Club will forever be associated with Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days, as the place where the idea of this incredible journey was conceived and the famous bet made. A recently published history, entitled Reformed Characters: the Reform Club in History and Literature, compiled and written by Russell Burlingham and Roger Billis, gives a vivid account of the Club’s rich history.

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THE BUILDING

S ir Charles Barry’s stunning inter throughout the Reform Club’s Gra Comprising of two main storeys, t ‘chambers’, with the central ‘cortile of grandeur. The interior is flamb marble and scagliola interspersed all adding to the impression of lig Always at the forefront of change, building and some of its functions modern consumers, whilst respecti splendour for which the clubhouse

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THE ROLE

With oversight from the Head of Buildings, the Building Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering the Club’s maintenance and refurbishment programme. You will be assisting the Head of Buildings with the bedroom upgrades, disabled access and window refurbishments. The post holder will be required to successfully manage all the building maintenance and refurbishment projects from initial feasibility study through to commissioning, project handover and post project evaluation.

retation of Renaissance style is evident e 1 listed building. e upper two tiers are reserved for atrium creating an indisputable sense yant, with walls and columns in ith huge portraits and massive mirrors t and scale and space. he Club is now keen to update the o fit in with the expectations of g the history and maintaining the s renowned.

The Role

Planning, implementation and Project Ma

• Working with the Head of Buildings, you w buildings, providing expert opinion regardin suggestions regarding potential future plann • Develop and implement a comprehensive fo proposed framework;

• To advise the Head of Buildings on the allo

• Ensure effective delivery of projects, includi specification and within budget, acting as the

• Carry out building and infrastructure, plant

• Prepare and update drawings using AutoCA

• Ensure planned maintenance activities are c the Club environment is safe, comfortable an • Prepare, monitor and implement local autho regulations;

• Implement site facility solutions covering b

• Maintain all relevant records using and enh management reporting for internal and exter • Prepare accurate and concise reports and do drafting and review of Project Initiation Doc

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ll contribute to the ongoing development of plans for the maintenance, refurbishment and construction of services and the conditions of the existing building. In addition you will be expected to put forward ideas and d maintenance and development;

ward-looking Asset Management Plan for the building and ensure that improvements are carried out within the

ation of space and office accommodation during the planned works at the Club;

g the tendering, appointment and management of external contractors to achieve completion on time, on lient’s representative for major new works throughout the entire course of the contract;

and equipment surveys;

, access, Project and other appropriate packages;

mpleted on schedule and within budget, and that urgent repairs are completed within approved timescales, so that fully functional;

ity planning requirements, including the submission of planning applications and compliance with building

ilding access restrictions, CCTV coverage, and barriers around the site;

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