The role
Can You Inspire Southwark Council to shape a new future for public leisure services?
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. In June 2023, Leisure Services will transfer from the current operator to full Council management. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a new future for leisure services in Southwark. This opportunity offers a significant challenge to build a new organisation ready to operate a 12 million pound business by June 2023. If you enjoy a challenge, can see the bigger picture and maintain an eye for detail, we would like to hear from you. This role demands vision, passion and inspirational leadership to build a high performing operation.
The Role:
We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Technology Business Analyst to provide transformation advice, guidance and support to the organisation. The post holder will support the Council in achieving its Smart Working objectives through the effective use of technology as well as the adoption of a ‘digital by default’ approach to transformation.
They will identify areas for improvement in terms of process and efficiency and develop effective digital solutions to deliver that improvement in the insourcing of our Leisure Services. Setting up new systems based upon user requirements. Conducting gap analysis by mapping the ‘As Is’ process and creating the new ‘To Be’ process design for a range of services and products.
The Leisure Division sits within the Department of Environment and Leisure, which is responsible for the day-to-day management of parks and open spaces, trees, sports and leisure, cemeteries, youth and play, highways, roads, parking, refuse collection, street cleansing, culture and libraries. It also looks after public health, trading standards and consumer safety.
About You:
- Can demonstrate awareness of the issues facing local government, particularly in relation to service redesign, savings and service delivery
- Can demonstrate knowledge of transformation, service redesign, process mapping, business analysis and service improvement models.
- Can demonstrate extensive knowledge on business processes in a customer focussed business
- Possess broad knowledge of most technical and business resources and use them to effectively coordinate and external resources
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Prince 2 / Agile certification
- Can demonstrate significant experience in building and sustaining relationship with business departments at a strategic level.
Application Process
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- your CV
- a covering letter that sets out your motivation for applying for this secondment, and why you think your skills and experience make you suitable. No more than two side of A4.
If you would like to informally discuss this role, please contact David Pugh at pugh.david@southwark.gov.uk
Additional salary details
Additional Information:
- Job type – 18month contract (Full Time)
- Will be required to travel to satellite sites such as Leisure Centres as part of the role.
- No DBS check required.
- Comply with and promote the Council’s Equal opportunities policy
Benefits and more information:
https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 17/07/2022
Interview Date: 4th August, 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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