Reports to:
Head of construction
Direct reports:
None
Accountabilities:
- Understand how GS1 standards can support the construction industry priorities
- Identify opportunities and develop roadmap for standards and services
- Work across the sector with a broad range of businesses, industry partners, other MO’s and government in order to solve problems our members can’t solve on their own
- Develop specialised strategies for implementing GS1 standards in specific construction projects or segments
- Gain deep understanding of specific challenges and opportunities in key areas of the construction industry
Key responsibilities:
- Support and engage with the existing construction engagement communities e.g., construction user group, partners & associations
- Know how our standards work, why they are useful and how they can be used to deliver business benefit
- Acquire a deep understanding of key construction industry business priorities and strategic challenges
- Develop proof points and case studies where our partners and members have adopted GS1 standards and seen genuine commercial benefit and operational efficiencies
- Adopt a future facing mindset which looks to use standards to solve macro issues for the sector
- Develop thought leadership on the power of standards for the construction industry
- Use structured account management process to develop and manage stakeholders
- Publicly promoting and acting as an ambassador for GS1 UK. Advocating what we do and how we help solve industry challenges
- Grow GS1 UK brand positioning, increasing its relevance within the construction sector through relevant, targeted networking and collaboration, including with government, sector partners, other MO’s. charities and industry bodies
- Raise awareness and campaign for the adoption of GS1 standards. Demonstrate active participation in programmes, public conversations, and collaborative agendas across the sector
- Be the expert for specific construction industry areas, driving innovation and adoption of GS1 standards
- Develop strong, focused relationships with key stakeholders in specific areas of the construction sector
- Manage and deliver specialised construction projects aligning with strategic plans
Person specification:
Personal strengths and style
- Highly motivated and self-aware
- Highly collaborative, good at working within a cross-functional matrix team
- An innovative individual who tackles challenges with enthusiasm and commitment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to engage and communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellence - strive to deliver beyond expectations
- Professional - ethical, honest and respectful
- Collaborative - building partnerships through open communications
- Excellent at working in targeted, specialized areas within the construction sector
Background and experience
- A good understanding of the construction value chain, key challenges and digitalisation opportunities
- Highly focused on the understanding of stakeholder needs and developing approaches to meet their requirements (key account management)
- Proven track record of working collaboratively within cross-functional teams to deliver against strategic plans
- Has been accountable for producing clear action plans and successfully delivering against them
- Proven track record in managing and delivering projects
- Good understanding of the Building Safety Act and other relevant regulations in the construction industry
Desirable
- Understanding/appreciation of the GS1 system and standards
- Substantial experience spent either working for a contractor, distributor, manufacturer, building services or industry body or professional services solutions company who supports these organisations
- Extensive knowledge of the construction sector including partners, trading communities and supported by a strong network of contacts
- Fully conversant in the key trends affecting the sector and their communities