The role
About Southwark:
Southwark Council is an exciting place to work as we transform the way we work to reflect our drive for excellence We recognise that having the right people, with the right experience and skills, in the right jobs, is at the heart of our organisation. Without this we cannot deliver. We believe that everyone in the team is a valued member and, we will give you responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference from the beginning.
The role:
Internal Only
Act Up / Secondment Opportunity - 6 Months
Due to a retirement we have a vacancy for the role of Business Unit Manager within Regulatory Services.
We are seeking applications for a formal secondment or fixed term Act Up opportunity into the Neighbourhood Nuisance unit to act as a Business Unit Manager for 6 months.
Key to this role is leading and managing the officers of the unit, providing strategic direction and professional and technical guidance. You will provide expert advice at lead member briefings, Scrutiny Commissions, Cabinet and other decision making bodies, steering groups and panels, offering high level “expert” advice to members, chief officers and departments as to the law on matters relating to the work of the unit / service. The post holder formally reports to the Head of Regulatory Services.
This Act up / Secondment approach is being taken to:
- Allow the new Head of Regulatory Services time to settle in, so that they can be involved in the recruitment process to fill the post permanently
- Ensure that this important post within Regulatory Services does not remain unfilled for a prolonged period of time
- Ensure balanced workloads and stability within the Regulatory Services Management Team in a period of change
- Offer a development opportunity to those in the council who wish to develop their leadership skills in this exciting and important role – or to simply have a friendly test interview at this level of management - all applicants will receive dedicated feedback.
Additional details
Please note:
- This role is internally only. We can only consider applications from internal candidates that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment.
- If you are interested in the opportunity on a secondment basis, please ensure you have prior agreement from your current line manager prior to applying.
- This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
- This role is politically restricted.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 4th January 2022
Interview date: WC:17th January 2022
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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