Head of Performance and Programme Delivery Brent Cross

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.

About the role

The Brent Cross Cricklewood (BXC) Regeneration Programme is the mostambitious andcomplex growth initiative ever undertaken byBarnetCouncil and one of thelargesturban transformation programmes in the can find more about the programme here: Transforming Brent Cross Cricklewood Home

The Head of Performance and Programme Delivery willbe accountable for the assurance governance and delivery oversightacross the programmeandsupport the Assistant DirectorforBrent Cross Cricklewood (BXC) toprovide strategic leadership acrossthe portfolio of projectsand partnershipsat Brent Cross Town Brent CrossNorthand Brent Cross West.

You will embed and upholda culture of strong governance and operational discipline across all parts of the programme tightening controls where necessaryto meet the demands of a high value multi-phase regeneration programme.

This is a unique and high-impact senior management role that reflects the scale and complexity of the BXC programme: you will ensure the Council works effectively within itsexistingpartnerships while expanding relationships with central government departmentsandsub-regional partners to secure the successful delivery of a wide range of strategic outcomes.

The postholder will be expected tooperateat the highest levels of leadership and assuranceprovidinghorizon scanning strategic insight challenge and innovation.

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About you

You will be a strategic thinker with significant experience of effectively leading programme assurance and delivery within complex multi-stakeholder environments at a senior management level.
You will have exceptional and demonstrable experience ofsuccessfully implementing strong programme governance risk management and performance frameworks on complex high-profile regeneration schemes within a public sector context.
You will have strong financial and commercial acumen withextensiveexperience of managing diverse funding streams and ensuringhigh standardsof probity.
You will be politically astute with experience navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and influencing at senior levels.
You will be accountable collaborative and will work effectively to manage a diverse workload with competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Emily Read Assistant Director Brent Cross.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

Director

DescriptionAbout Barnet CouncilBarnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growi...

Description

About Barnet Council

About the role

The postholder will be expected tooperateat the highest levels of leadership and assuranceprovidinghorizon scanning strategic insight challenge and innovation.

Pleaseclick hereto download the Job description for this role.(Right-click and select Open in new tab so you can keep the job description open while completing your application)

About you

You will be a strategic thinker with significant experience of effectively leading programme assurance and delivery within complex multi-stakeholder environments at a senior management level.
You will have exceptional and demonstrable experience ofsuccessfully implementing strong programme governance risk management and performance frameworks on complex high-profile regeneration schemes within a public sector context.
You will have strong financial and commercial acumen withextensiveexperience of managing diverse funding streams and ensuringhigh standardsof probity.
You will be politically astute with experience navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and influencing at senior levels.
You will be accountable collaborative and will work effectively to manage a diverse workload with competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

Civil Engineering
Communication
Corporate Partnerships
Fire Fighting
Business Analytics
ACCA

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