THE COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES require a Asset Manager About Us The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man, responsible for the superintendence and management of all lighthouses, buoys and beacons within those waters.
We have provided this vital safety service to mariners since 1786.
The Role – Overview Based at the NLB's Headquarters in central Edinburgh, as Asset Manager you have overall responsibility for asset condition of NLB estate Lights and Buildings, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, environmental and legal compliance and efficiency through life to satisfy business requirements.
This role has accountability for the Asset Management Strategy and Policy and escalated conflicts for prioritisation of work.
Directly managing an experienced and skilled team of engineers you will work in cooperation with Renewal and Delivery Managers' teams.
The overall objective being to ensure an efficient and effective Marine Aids to Navigation network is maintained, providing a safe working environment for staff and preserving important historic lighthouses in line with listing obligations.
This appointment will commence around July 2025 to enable a handover period.
Salary and Benefits £72,781 per annum rising to £79,370 after 1 year in post.
· A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28%
· Annual Leave allowance of 25 days, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
· 11.5 days for Public Holidays
· Generous sick pay scheme and family leave policies.
· Excellent training and development opportunities
· Hybrid Working & flexi time when working in the office
Qualifications/ Experience Required Highly developed leadership skills and emotional intelligence A record of significant asset management experience & achievement.
Chartered Electrical or Civil Engineer or other appropriate discipline Professional qualification to at least degree level or equivalent with associated good knowledge of technical due diligence.
Evidence of ongoing Continual Professional Development Ability to negotiate and communicate at a Senior Management Team level Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Working knowledge of HSE legislation and quality and procurement process.
Planning and organisational skills There is also the opportunity to add real value to a professional organisation dedicated to the safety of those at sea, and to the protection of our maritime environment.
For further details and an application pack please download an application from our website
CLOSING DATE: Monday 13th January 2025 The NLB is an Equal Opportunities employer