Senior Specification & Product Innovation Lead

Unite Foundation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student accommodation provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Specification Manager to drive the development of accurate specifications and quality standards. This role will work closely with various teams to ensure that specifications meet operational, security, and design needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills and have a proven ability to foster innovation. Join us in shaping an exceptional living experience for students.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days paid holiday plus extra days for long service

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Enhanced Family Leave

Annual ShareSave scheme

Employee Life Assurance

Discounts portal

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of product and property specification.
• Able to learn fast and work with others to gather information.
• Excellent writing skills for crafting specifications.
• Numerically savvy to analyze costs and performance.
• Strong presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to measure product performance and success.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Focus on customer needs from the product.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clear and accurate specifications for properties and products.
• Develop a framework for specification management.
• Consider customer needs in specifications.
• Ensure quality and value in product specifications.
• Manage innovative product trials and specifications.
• Collaborate with design and brand teams.
• Lead the Specification Committee.
• Communicate specification decisions effectively.
• Measure success through research and surveys.
• Drive customer satisfaction in operations.

Skills

Product and property specification understanding

Fast learner

Writing and report writing skills

Numerical analysis

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

People skills

Customer-first mindset

Job description

A leading student accommodation provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Specification Manager to drive the development of accurate specifications and quality standards. This role will work closely with various teams to ensure that specifications meet operational, security, and design needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills and have a proven ability to foster innovation. Join us in shaping an exceptional living experience for students.