Facility Cemetery Manager Ranchi Bhowanipore
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28-03-2024
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Job Description
Req ID : 2673095
Job Title: Cemetery Manager Ranchi & Bhowanipore
Department: Operations
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Purpose:
Supporting the Technical Manager (Horticulture) in organising supervising and carrying out horticultural maintenance work in Ranchi and Bhowanipore cemeteries. Day to day leadership of the horticultural staff ensuring that the standards of maintenance specified by the Commission are met as efficiently and economically as possible. Carry out staff training as required in all aspects of the work. Undertake the practical implementation of organisational policy including approved working practices. Champion health and safety procedures and complete all necessary documentation.
Reports to: Technical Manager (Horticulture)
Direct Reports: 2 x HG indirectly line management to 2 gardeners
Other Key Contacts: Cantonment inspection and maintenance contractors
Financial Responsibilities: As delegated
Location: Ranchi and Bhowanipore War Cemeteries
Working hours: 07:30 17:30 Monday to Thursday 07:30 16:30 Friday
There may be occasions where you will be required to work additional hours. Time off in lieu may be granted for approved additional hours worked.
Travel: Must be willing to travel within the Indian SubContinent and elsewhere in other countries if required.
BACKGROUND
We honours and cares for the members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments our work began with building and now maintaining cemeteries at 23000 locations all over the world. Today over a century after we first began our work continues through our staff supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.
General
Implement the Area Management Plan. Maintain accurate cemetery technical data and plans.
Have a sound working knowledge of the Commissions maintenance standards and methods of work. Encourage high levels of staff performance. Identify training needs and ensure the required training is delivered.
Plan organise and control the horticultural and caretaking work in conjunction with the Head Gardeners.
Promote safe use of horticultural equipment; maintain required records and returns.
Investigate any accidents near misses and take appropriate action to effectively manage risk.
Promote staff understanding and compliance with Global H&S Standards and ISO 45001. Gather and report information as required by the Area Health & Safety Action Plan.
Plan and manage seasonal work programmes in agreement with the Sector Manager & Head Gardeners
Identify and source local supplies stores nursery stock machinery hand tools and safety equipment within delegated financial authority; monitor the safety and effectiveness of locally purchased tools and equipment in conjunction with Regional Manager and Head Gardeners
Support the ISC Regional Manager in preparing reports/presentations and compiling data as required.
Job Functional Knowledge
Good command of written and spoken English language in addition to high level of literacy in their first language
Knowledge of organisational policies horticultural and works standards and practices.
Project Management skills
Competent in Excel and general IT skills
A good understanding of basic finance. Submit monthly accounts together with progress reports and funding requests.
A good understanding of practical Horticultural practices
Business Expertise
Knowledge and expertise in own job and team
ISC management and finance
Organise own travel and that of staff as required for management and training purposes.
Leadership
Provide instruction direction and motivation to Head Gardeners and teams.
Provide on the job training development; support and encouragement where required.
Responsibility for managing Head Gardeners performance and completing formal reviews.
Responsibility for inducting new team members.
Problem Solving
Identify and provide solutions to local problems and staff issues.
Nature of Impact
Responsibility for maintaining standards at Bhowanipore and Ranchi War Cemeteries.
Reports regularly on maintenance standards via PQMS and projects as required.
Represents the CWGC at local remembrance events.
Meets and escorts VIP visitors.
Liaison with and facilitation of the Works Team and any contractors working on site.
Area of Impact
Own teams
Liaison with local authorities visitors local dignitaries military diplomatic missions church and civil cemetery authorities and other outside bodies
Health and Safety responsibility for self and others
Coordination of site inspections and oversee maintenance of Cantonment Cems in Bhowanipore & Ranchi areas.
Support Sector Manager with preparations for high profile visits and ensure the Commission is recognised and represented in the preparation of ceremonial events.
Deal with local suppliers and contractors ensuring quality and value for money.
Assist colleagues in NE India region with local purchase and organise the delivery of stores bulk materials and other items that are only available in Bhowanipore.
Facilitate visitors enjoyment of the cemeteries ensure visitor safety and control any misbehaviour.
Report any damage or theft as required
Interpersonal Skills
Routine man management of own teams monitor standards and staff conduct provide coaching and assistance to motivate staff to give their best.
Deal effectively with poor performance.
Maintain staff discipline. Refer serious issues to line management as necessary. Manage staff performance and standards of behaviour.
Identify staff training needs and highlight any skills gaps.
Deliver training both formal and onthejob to maintain and improve staff skills.
Conduct regular team meetings & toolbox talks to update staff on all aspects of operations.
Complete all routine Human Resource functions: induction training absence management disciplinary action informing ISC Manager and AAAHO of any issues.
Able to prioritise the allocation of resources in order to successfully execute agreed work programmes. Is sensitive to the need to work flexibly and uses resources wisely and economically.
Guide local VIP visits explaining the work of the organisation both locally and in the worldwide context.
Education and Knowledge Essential
A relevant recognised technical qualification or relevant experience working in a supervisory position
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Employment Type
Full Time
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