About the job

Job summary

Cadw is responsible for the care of 131 monuments across Wales. The post holders will be one of four regional managers, responsible for historic monuments in their allocated region, the management and deployment of a skilled team of in-house conservation specialists (Cadwraeth) and for the supervision of conservation works and maintenance in the region.

The role includes operational management of the monuments (not visitor facing staff), monument conservation and site maintenance services within the region, comprising predominantly historic and some non-historic property, to ensure sites are safe, accessible, attractively presented to the public, and fit for purpose for all staff.

The post holder will be responsible for the safe and efficient management and development of conservation teams and the supervision of minor capital projects in the region. To manage general and specialist maintenance, works and conservation programmes using Cadw’s in-house Craft Team (Cadwraeth), external contractors and consultants.

Job description

What the organisation will expect

• Ability to manage own and others work and prioritise to ensure that objectives are met to time and to standard, using own initiative and decision making, managing risks as appropriate.
• The ability to solve problems and make operational/policy decisions and/or recommendations by choosing between a number of options which may involve researching, organising, and analysing facts and data.
• You will be adaptable, flexible, open to, and accepting of change affecting you and your area of work and deal with that change efficiently and professionally.

What your team will expect

• Work independently on day-to-day issues which may include providing advice to more senior grades and supporting policy, digital, legislation or operational development work; whilst being the lead official to engage with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Line management of individuals or a team. Management responsibilities may include supporting team members on more difficult cases, managing work allocation and prioritisation. Responsibility for performance management, coaching, mentoring and development of staff from all backgrounds to ensure they are able reach their full potential, helping to create a culture of inclusion; making sure that any development opportunities are accessible and inclusive for all. You are proactive in exploring your own developmental needs and take action when required.

What key stakeholders will expect

• Provide sound judgement with the ability to interpret information where issues are complex or conflicting with the ability to weigh up a number of factors to produce constructive ideas and solutions.
• Required to communicate information, to provide advice to senior colleagues on the effects of policy or operational changes and influence outcomes.
• Ability to grow strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively collaborating to share information, resources and support.

Main Responsibilities:

Within a defined region of Wales, monitor the condition and presentation of Cadw's historic monuments through periodic inspections. Using observations from these inspections and information from other staff, identify and prioritise conservation work required to maintain Cadw's monuments in good order. Ensure work is prioritised and added to Cadwraeth's work programme, procured directly as a minor project, or put forward for inclusion in Cadw's major capital works programme Ensure all work programmes are approved by the Senior Conservation and Design Manager and Head of Building Conservation .

Direct line management responsibility for the regional Conservation Works Supervisor, with indirect responsibility for the regional Cadwraeth team. Oversee direction and motivation of staff, to ensure safe working practices and compliance with statutory regulations in conjunction with implementing approved safety and mandatory training programmes.

Oversee and approve method statements, safety plans, construction site documentation, and risk assessments as required. Ensure correct health and safety practice is adhered to on site at all times, reporting breaches to management promptly.

Ensure that all Cadw plant and tools and vehicles are serviced, repaired and maintained as required.

Carry out periodic site inspections and other compliance audits/checks using dedicated software, to assess site and fabric condition, maintenance standards, visitor safety and damage, deterioration or decay.  Prioritise inspection findings and remedial works regionally in line with risk, historical significance and available resource, and organise remedial work via external contractors or Cadwraeth.  

Ensure adherence to cyclical maintenance regimes is effective, and statutory compliance is met (including observations on grounds maintenance, site and premises, litter, tree safety etc.) and act as required. Report instances of performance gaps, damage, compliance risk or deterioration, and implement corrective, remedial, reactive and emergency works where necessary.

Coordinate external and internal specialist advice where required e.g. ecology reports, Cadw’s  Inspectorate, structural engineers etc. to ensure options are compliant and follow conservation best practice.

From inspections and other reports, generate & develop a three year rolling work programme  for Cadwraeth, small external contract, and identify potentiallarger capital project  for future annual conservation programmes. Agree this work programme with the Head of building Conservation and Senior Conservation and Design Manager and monitor progress quarterly. This will require an intermediate level of IT experience.

Prepare work schedules, specifications and contract documentation for individual contract works (eg. for one-off specific repair, maintenance, small development, replacements, improvements, and adaptations). Procure and appoint contractors, suppliers and consultants upto a value of c. £25,000. Ensure strict adherence to WG Procurement rules, work is delivered, safely, to programme and budget and to agreed quality standards and has all required consents in place.

Assist in renewal of national contracts (e.g. facilities management, vehicle fleet, PPE etc.), consultancy and supplier frameworks, etc. and appoint and supervise regionally.

Maintain an overview of the training and development needs of Cadwraeth,

Manage an annual regional budget of  £200,000 -£300,000, raising purchase orders and authorising payments. To help ensure that Cadw’s work is promoted, and understood by visitors and wider audiences where applicable, including showcasing our work to visitors, attending and representing Cadw at external events, work demonstrations, media opportunities etc.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder may be required to perform other duties assigned by management applicable to the Grade.

Person specification

This role requires:

An appropriate professional (NVQ level 4/HNC Construction or above), supplemented by proven experience of  managing conservation projects and operational management with a recognised heritage body or main contractor.

An understanding of the historic environment, building conservation, traditional materials and methods of construction, specialist conservation techniques, and best practice in the maintenance, conservation, repair, and the regulations relating to historic buildings.

 A working knowledge and experience of applying the regulations affecting construction work, health & safety, operational cyclical and response maintenance, construction management, heritage and statutory compliance. 

Experience in specifying, planning & managing multiple small works projects often concurrently.

Experience in managing staff, performance and development, attendance, recruitment, work programmes, and allocated budgets.

An ability to multitask and identify and assess situations where increased risk may arise and take appropriate corrective action promptly where priorities may change.

Professional membership/accreditation or a desire to work towards it as part of training and personal development.

An ability to work collaboratively.

The role has use of a works vehicle for work duties only, excluding all commuting or personal use.

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.

Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

The selection process and stages are:

Number of Stages:	3 stage process
Stage 1	Application Form
Stage 2	Other Assessment
Stage 3	Interview

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.