Workplace Development Manager
Job Requisition ID: 18023
Closing Date: 1 January 2024 23:59 CET/CEST
Establishment: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Directorate: Directorate of Internal Services
Publication: Internal & External
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Date Posted: 27 November 2023
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Workplace Development Manager in the ESTEC Estates and Facility Management Division.
The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the technical heart of ESA and the base for over 3,000 professionals contributing to the delivery of ESA's mission. The site covers 40 hectares of land and offers a working environment to its international personnel, numerous state of the art research laboratories, Europe's largest satellite test centre, restaurants, conference, meeting and sports facilities.
ESTEC is starting a project (named the Accelerated Investment Project) to renew and modernise the oldest portion (approximately 25000sqm) of its working environment to accommodate a significant part of its workforce.
Duties
You will report to the Head of the ESTEC Estates and Facilities Management Division and will drive the transformation of the working environment and play a key role in ensuring effective utilisation of ESTEC's legacy and newbuild working environments.
Your duties will include:
• the creation and updating of an ESTEC workplace masterplan that will serve as the key point of reference for on-site directorates for the allocation of the legacy office environment, renovated modern working environments and newbuild workspaces;
• acting as the key point of contact for ESTEC customer directorates to explain applicable policies and guidelines for the working environment and to assist with the identification of optimised solutions;
• working closely with the Project Manager of the Accelerated Investment Plan (ESTEC) to ensure the timely provision of agreed customer layouts for those areas subject to refurbishment;
• working closely with key ESA duty holders and external experts to ensure that accommodation decisions are made considering the latest developments in modern workplace design;
• contributing to the identification, selection and implementation of software solutions to optimise the utilisation of legacy and newly created working environments at ESTEC;
• identifying and contributing to the implementation of methods, materials and processes for the working environment that contribute to the sustainability goals of ESA;
• acting as manager of the site coordination work package (that at operational level organises the set-up of the working environment) of the outsourced ESTEC facilities management contract in full cooperation with the appointed technical officer.
Technical competencies
Experience in workplace design and proficiency in workplace design tools
Analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools
Knowledge of standards and regulations applicable to workplace design and operations
Knowledge of real estates and facilities management software and tools
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A master's in a relevant discipline is required for this post.
Additional requirements
You must also have strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Additionally, you should demonstrate the ability to lead change and transformation efforts and effectively oversee small teams of industrial partners.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email .
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States *.
In accordance with the European Space Agency's security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master's degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
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Functie: | manager |
Startdatum: | 02-12-2023 |
Ervaring: | Ervaren |
Educatielevel: | HBO |
Contracttype: | Vast |
Salaris: | onbekend – onbekend |
Uren per week: | 1 – 40 |
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