The Role:
This role in our Housing Department carries responsibility for programming and supporting the delivery of the council’s heat networks strategy. The post holder will oversee issues of budgeting, governance, monitoring, process management, facilitation, scheduling and management reporting. The role will also provide liaison across multiple council functions, develop new policies and processes to drive operational efficiencies and develop internal and external funding opportunities.
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
About You:
To be up to the challenge:
- You will need to be a natural facilitator with strong organisational and programme management skills.
- You will understand some of the technical aspects of the investment requirements while maintaining a ‘big picture’ view of the team’s projects and work streams.
- You will use your exceptional written and verbal communication skills to drive governance activities, programme management and reporting as well as surveys and service improvement activities.
- You will be self-motivated and have a proven track record of programme management and service improvement. You will be able to balance and prioritise multiple work streams, manage diverse stakeholders and keep a tight rein on project risks and budget impacts.
- You may be required to work outside of normal office hours to attend resident and council meetings. Strong IT proficiency and previous experience in a similar role are essential.
Additional Information:
• Full time position to join a growing team modernising and improving the council’s district heating service
• 36 hours Monday – Friday, Full time
• This is a x1 permanent position
We will only consider applications from internal candidates that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
- https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/
- https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and- more/
Recruitment timetable
-Advert Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 2nd April 2023
- Interview Date: 20th April 2023
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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