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 managing the development and delivery of a major new low carbon district heat network. This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional individual to carry the project through its commercialisation, consultation, approvals, contracting and delivery phases.
About Us
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You:
-To be up to the challenge, you will need to be a strong project manager with proven experience of delivering large multi-stakeholder projects. You will have a sound grasp of low carbon heat networks, along with 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: 11.59 pm on the 26th June 2023
• Interview Date: 12th July/13th July/14th July
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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