The role
Full time position to join a growing team modernising and improving the council’s district heating service. This important role in our Housing Department carries responsibility for leading the council’s delivery of heat networks capital projects to ensure highly successful outcomes for the council and residents, on a carefully managed budget. This will involve overseeing multiple multi-million pound projects concurrently, potentially with very different scopes and at different stages.
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 an eye for strategy and efficiency as well as proven experience of managing successful teams
- You will have a sound grasp of commercial / district scale heating systems and/or construction projects especially with a view to achieving net zero carbon targets
- Your strong engineering background will be complemented by a solid comprehension of housing legislation, resident services, charging mechanisms and council governance and approvals processes
- You will be self-motivated, an exceptional communicator and have a proven track record of problem solving to deliver successful outcomes.
-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, or even court sessions or hearings to represent the Council. Strong IT proficiency and previous experience in a similar role are essential.
Additional Information:
-36 hours Monday – Friday, Full time
-This is a x1 permanent position.
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
- https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
- https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Recruitment Timetable
• Advert Closing Date: 11.59pm on 126th June 2023
• Interview Date: 13th/14th/15th July 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.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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