What's involved with this role:
Interim Head Of Capital Programme Reference no: Enfield RQ857414 Pay rate £439.72 per day PAYE This opening assignment is for 6 months The Housing Property Services Major Works Team contributes to the strategic development of the Council’s housing stock portfolio and takes the lead on borough wide capital projects and programmes. The team is responsible for driving the ambitious major works programme by identifying and working up project opportunities that meet the Council’s vision and values and deliver the required outputs. Such schemes may extend to developed programme values of well over £150m. The role of the Head of Capital Programme is to provide a comprehensive property contribution in leading the internal and external teams on developing Housing Capital Works projects, from feasibility study to commencement of construction. To include scoping and appraising potential schemes, development of feasibility studies/business cases through to procurement of delivery partners and private sector development partners, liaison with internal and external stakeholders and reporting to Project and Programme Boards, Members and senior management Key responsibilities:
- To support the delivery of the Council’s vision, values and strategic objectives by developing a strategic framework for the Housing Capital works programme
- To oversee production of the programme of work for borough-wide and priority regeneration areas and their associated funding strategies both corporately and through partnership/external funding routes.
- To be accountable and take the lead on managing corporate borough wide Housing Capital Works programme of circa £50m pa, taking ownership of the projects within the programme to ensure that the project represents best value for the council and the residents of the borough and that it is delivered on time and within budget.
- To be responsible for delivering a project brief, lead on procurement of consultants, have an overview of council policy and corporate plans negotiate development agreements, and implement project within timetable.
- Work with members, officers, stakeholders and potential partners to ensure compliance with council policy, vision and values in achieving development objectives
“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria:
- A relevant minimum professional qualification e.g. Degree, HNC or HND in Building or equivalent through training and experience
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory framework and financial outlook, particularly in relation to Local Government.
- Clear understanding of contract management, compliance and management
- Experience of individual leadership and responsibility for the achievement of results and performance of the service
- Experience of Construction Project Management and leading teams and acting in partnership with others as an enabler and advocate, and of successfully working with elected and/or Board Members.
- Experience of managing and controlling large capital programmes, and delivering successful outcomes from procurement and contract administration processes
- A track record at management level of achieving customer centred outcomes, in an organisation dealing with large scale property investment. Relentlessly deliver value and Persistently seek out upper quartile performance, satisfaction and quality
NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. SEE DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD. If you have previously applied to one of our vacancies and have already sent the required supporting documentation to us, please make this clear when you re-apply as this will help speed up your application. To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF. If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
- Our clients are generally seeking applicants who are reasonably local, so on that basis we would ideally like you to supply us with your address (or at least your post code) and a telephone number so that we can reach you during working hours.
- Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
- Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
- Please refer to the Role Requirements section above - your CV must address the requirements listed.
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- Any local authority/public sector experience
- Any relevant qualifications held or being studied for.
ALD If you would prefer to send a CV straight to us rather than by way of an on-line application, you are very welcome to do so via jobs@tclrec.com but please quote both the job reference and job title exactly as they appear below:
Job Ref: Enfield RQ857414
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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