Practice Standards Manager
- kettering, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
Job Description
The Practice Standards Manager will form part of the Shared Services Senior Management Team, working closely with the Business Management, Marketing and ICT Teams at the organisations head office.
Location: East Midlands
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 38.75 hours per week, with flexibility around start and finish times.
An established national architectural practice is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident, well-organised and committed Practice Standards Manager to join the team and support the continued growth and profitability of the practice.
The practice has a strong national presence, with multiple Partners, more than 70 staff and offices across the UK. The team and practice have been accredited to an Investors in People Gold standard and pride themselves on their commitment to sustainability, health and wellbeing, both in design and in creating a healthy environment in which to work.
What is on OfferThe opportunity to work at a national architectural practice with an exciting and diverse range of projects across different sectors.
The opportunity to help shape the future of the practice, working closely with managing and senior partners.
Opportunities for advancement, training and professional development.
Agile working hours and an established remote working policy.
A practice-led rewards and recognition policy, alongside regular functions and events.
A friendly and inclusive working environment.
A positive influence on those around you.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
Adaptable, flexible, enthusiastic and positive.
This list is not exhaustive:
Lead, manage and oversee all functions of the Practice Standards Team, currently comprising three team members.
Act as a mentor for the bid team, overseeing resource availability and the bid library.
Act as a mentor for the marketing team.
Manage the organisations Integrated Management System (IMS), including Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Operational Health and Safety (ISO 45001).
Arrange and facilitate the annual Integrated Management System Review.
Arrange and contribute to internal and external audits.
Oversee completion of new supplier forms and pre-qualification questionnaires.
Lead the review, refresh and updating of practice quality forms and standard templates.
Administer and maintain the Practice Intranet using Microsoft SharePoint.
Manage certification renewals, including relevant industry and professional accreditations.
Track, manage and report on social value contributions nationally.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Good knowledge and understanding of Integrated Management Systems, including ISO standards and/or QMS, EMS and OHSAS.
Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint is preferable.
Relevant experience managing teams of comparable size and scale.
Educated to Level 3 (A Levels or equivalent).
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