Head of Corporate Services

Reed are supporting a well known public sector organisation based in Reading to recruit a permanent Head of Corporate Services role.

The focus of the role is to provide an effective and efficient multidisciplinary organisational support function. You will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team creating and delivering the organisations vision and strategic direction.

You will be responsible for the following teams and accountable for delivery of work in these areas –

• Business Support
• Corporate Communication
• Community Risk Management Planning
• Committee Services
• Data, Performance and Risk
• Programme Office and Inspection

You will have lead responsibility for assisting the Deputy Chief Executive in developing and delivering the Community Risk Management Plan and delivery of the associated work programme of work.

You will be directly responsible for developing and implementing the policy and planning structures necessary to support the delivery of the strategic direction, set by the Senior Leadership Team

You will lead, manage and co–ordinate organisational governance and provide elected member support.

You will be responsible for the Programme Office which operates as the programme / project information hub providing a common set of practices, principles and templates for managing projects. The function will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement and monitoring compliance with standards.

The post holder operates within an increasingly multi agency context to: initiate, develop and influence a complex range of relationships, including:

• the 6 unitary local authorities of Berkshire, their services and schools

• bodies representing local businesses and voluntary organisations

• Central Government (mainly Department for Local Government and Communities)

• Members of Parliament

• Local Government politicians

• Representatives bodies

To be considered for this role it is preferred that you have some experience working in a public sector environment in a similar role, however this is not compulsory.

However, you will be able to demonstrate experience of –

• Experience of managing a complex multi–disciplinary team
• Experience of successful delivery of change management projects in a public sector context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of managing stakeholders
• Experience of corporate planning, processes, and tools
• Experience of organisational performance management, strategy development and organisational governance

Salary in the range of GBP65–72k plus excellent benefits including a strong public sector pension scheme and a high degree of flexible working