Service Director - Development & Regulation

A 5 Month+ opportunity for a has arisen for a Service Director – Development & Regulation within the local authorities in Newbury.

Role Summary and Purpose

Lead the Development & Regulation Department (public protection, planning, development and economic development activity, including homlessness and gypsy and traveller provisions, for the Council)
Align the Departmental strategies to the Council's strategy, vision and values
Provide strategic advice to Members and relevant boards on all areas of responsibility
Ensure legal compliance and provide advice on such matters to managers, Corporate Management Team and MembersRole Specific Accountabilities and Impact

To provide effective leadership to the Development & Regulation Department.
To ensure effective management of the main functions of the Department namely Development & Planning, Housing and Public Protection
To provide advice and support to Elected Members and senior managers of the Council
To support the delivery of West Berkshire 2036 and the preparation and delivery of the Council StrategyGeneral Duties and Accountabilities

Coach, encourage and support staff to promote a learning culture that supports excellent standards of service, innovation, partnership and continuous improvement, mainstreaming equality and ensuring all services are accessible
Adhere to the standards set out in the Council's competency framework
Work with ICT to ensure IT systems and practices are developed to maximise the efficient and effective management of the service area, ensuring staff within the service receive appropriate training and support.Person Specification

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Professional qualification relevant to the Directorate
Membership of relevant professional body
Management qualification (e.g. ILM7/MBA)Experience

Demonstrable successful senior management experience in a large, complex, multi–service organisation
Proven track record of successful leadership in a directly related service environment
Experience of managing significant organisational change to a successful conclusion, including implementing new organisational structures, systems and new ways of working
Experience of working successfully in partnerships
Experience of financial and budgetary management with the ability to formulate financial strategies that provide value for money and puts stakeholders at the centre of financial decisionsKnowledge and understanding

Understanding of the workings of local government including in–depth knowledge of major legislative and other matters facing local government in Directorate service areas, both at present and in the future
Understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity in its widest sense
Understanding of and commitment to the development of policies to promote sustainable development and community resilience

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday

(3 or 4 day working weeks will be considered)

Working at home due to covid restrictions, with occasional need to be in the office (approx 1 day per week).

09:00– 17:00

Rate of Pay:

PAYE: GBP340

Umbrella: GBP423

There could be flexibility in the rate for the preferred candidate.

To apply please send your CV or email for more information.

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