Regional Head of Property

NETtoWORK, azienda italiana nata nel 2016, operante nel settore dei servizi, si occupa di soddisfare le necessità dei clienti offrendo servizi personalizzati.

Il nostro team si avvale anche di consulenti esperti nel settore, per supportare il cliente durante il periodo di collaborazione.

**Posizione**:
Purpose of Role

As ISP’s Regional Head of Property, you will be responsible for managing capital expenditure (CapEx) investments and ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, and compliance management of the Group’s expanding regional property portfolio. Your role will balance cost management with environmental impact. You will play a crucial role in planning and delivering school infrastructure expansions, enhancements, health and safety projects, and renovations. This position requires strong relationship-building skills to engage effectively with individual school leaders, external stakeholders, regional management, and divisional or group headquarters, delivering positive outcomes at local, regional, and international levels.

The Regional Head of Property - Europe reports directly to the Regional Managing Director - Europe.

**The role may be based in Poland, Italy, Greece, with extensive travel to other school sites as required to support business.**

Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership and Management
- Support and advise school heads and functional managers on all aspects of facilities and project management.
- Interact with colleagues, partners, and contractors across various levels, including senior leadership teams, management, and external professionals.
- Adhere to business policies, rules, and procedures, including health and safety, equal opportunities, governance, and financial policies.
- Ensure compliance with the organization’s Code of Conduct in service delivery to staff and the community.
- Maintain close contact with governmental and local agencies to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Continuously improve the energy efficiency of our schools and foster a culture of environmental protection within the school community.

2. Estate and Building Management
- Establish and manage a regional maintenance plan in accordance with ISP policy.
- Create and oversee a regional facilities management committee per ISP guidelines.
- Conduct routine visits and inspections of school sites in accordance with ISP policy.
- Develop and manage comprehensive maintenance plans for all school sites, ensuring compliance with ISP policies and local regulations.
- Review, draft, and tender soft and hard facilities management contracts as needed.
- Manage complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems across the estate, including alarms, air conditioning, water heating, lighting controls, and energy management systems (BEMS).
- Ensure a transparent and competitive tender process for external service suppliers.
- Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for facilities maintenance and service management.
- Plan and manage facilities maintenance budgets and implement energy efficiency procedures.
- Investigate equipment malfunctions and design technical solutions to resolve issues promptly.
- Manage preventive maintenance systems to avoid future malfunctions or hazards.
- Ensure that all school-related building, operational, and construction permits are maintained up to date.
- Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies to improve sustainability, energy efficiency, and waste management across the region.

3. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Serve as the primary contact for local and regional authorities regarding compliance with national and regional regulations.
- Ensure 100% compliance in all schools within the region.
- Align ISP regional policies and procedures with local compliance requirements, including health and safety, fire safety, labor laws, civil protection, and educational infrastructure standards.
- Implement a routine inspection system to maintain compliance with safety systems, such as fire alarms, electrical and gas systems, and controlled access security systems.
- Oversee risk assessments related to physical infrastructure, ensuring the adoption of safe work systems and policies.
- Monitor KPIs for compliance services and escalate performance issues as necessary.
- Conduct periodic audits of regional schools to ensure legal and policy compliance and lead facility audits to plan maintenance tasks and improvements.
- Provide guidance on facility-related health and safety issues and offer follow-up training when necessary.
- Oversee incident investigations at ISP locations and ensure that local policies are updated in response to changes in local law and regulations.
- Support school facilities teams during emergencies and provide additional facilities support when school business is disrupted.

4. Infrastructure Enhancement and Project Management
- Collaborate with Heads of School and the Regional Managing Director to prioritize the 5-Yea