Contract to start ASAP until 21-09-26 with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

The postholder will lead and manage the Regeneration service for the Borough, with the primary aim of delivering economic outcomes by improving the quality of places through the delivery of the Council's highly visible key priority projects.

The Head of Regeneration is a key role responsible for the development of regeneration strategies ensuring that the Council's objectives are translated into effective and appropriate plans, programmes and projects that contribute to the successful delivery of inclusive economic growth and improved public spaces.

Responsibilities

Delivery of high level advice, guidance and support in a specialist area which significantly influences, either directly or indirectly, the trust and confidence of the community and/or Council.

Production of whole Council strategies which support the internal management of the Council.

Develop a customer–focused service that is responsive and flexible with regard to a variety of internal customer needs and delivered to a high standard.

Identify clear objectives for service delivery, including management of risk, and develop and performance manage relevant action plans to ensure effective and efficient implementation

Lead and develop a range of specialist professionals (including officers at PO16/18) and associated service support activity

Assess political pressures and agendas on service delivery and tailor plans/activity accordingly whilst ensuring appropriate challenge is made and governance adhered to

Pursue best practice and value for money within the Service through the establishment of effective systems of governance and accountability, target setting, performance management and procurement

Plan, initiate, manage and implement major change initiatives in service delivery which may have a significant impact on either customers, employees or systems ensuring effective risk management and review of subsequent outcomes

Develop and foster effective relationships with external stakeholders, partners and agencies, representing and promoting the Borough's interests with these groups

Ensure sufficient resources available to deliver service priorities through effective workforce planning including recruitment and selection, retention, talent management and succession planning

Contribute to the Council's budget process, advising the senior managers within the directorate and Elected Members on service priorities and implications of budgetary options

Effectively manage the Service budget, ensuring spending within agreed limits

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