Contract to start ASAP until 16-02-26 with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility for delivering high level advice, guidance and support in a specialist area and/or the effective and efficient operation, and delivery of a function, or cluster of services which have a social or environmental effect on the community, and/or an indirect impact on the quality of life of individuals.

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 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

Assess political pressures and agendas on service delivery and tailor plans/activity accordingly

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

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 Council'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

Manage and develop a team of professional officers and/or supervisory staff.

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000A 9436 / 1-01-26