View Vacancy – Residence, Events and Estates Manager- UK Governor’s Office

Main purpose of job:

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional to play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the Governor’s Office in Anguilla which is part of the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office.

The Residence, Events and Estate Manager leads on the management of the Governor’s residence and the maintenance of the office and all rental properties.  You will also lead on all aspects of event planning of large and small events including sending invitations, planning details and logistics.  The nature of the job requires you to be approachable, professional, flexible and able to multi-task.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the smooth running of the Governor’s residence, plan and execute the overall plan for management of the property and residence staff.
• Manage the Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all properties with assistance from the maintenance officer.
• Maintain a Rolling Furniture Programme for office and residence furniture, furnishing and equipment.
• Oversee/manage small maintenance projects including scheduling of works and contractor supervision.
• Keep and track a maintenance project schedule for the financial year.
• Monitor, record and oversee service requests from UKB staff on maintenance issues.
• Prepare and maintain an inventory listing for Post property held at all rental properties.
• Plan yearly calendar of events (small and large).
• Organise and execute events including organizing venues and arranging catering.
• Work in collaboration with the CSM preparing robust forecasts for Catering and Entertainment and Maintenance.
• Provide cover for the Accounting Officer during absences/leave.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure): 

• Maintenance Officer
• Housekeepers
• “On-call Staff”
• Catering budget £25k
• Maintenance budget £32k

• Time management skills
• Accounting skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to the wide variety of activities
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Language requirements: 

Language: English