Interim Director - SHEER JOBS LIMITED : Job Details

PURPOSE

Lead, manage, deliver and develop the Division’s services and resources in a manner consistent with the clients aims and policies and the professional standards falling within the scope of the Division.

Lead the Sustainable Development senior management team and the overall aims, objectives, statutory obligations and targets, Lead the strategic management of a range of functions and provide specialist advice to the corporate management team on policy strategy and regulation within the remit of the role.

Given the portfolio of responsibilities the post also plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Client’s corporate vision, Luton 2040, in relation to the town centre regeneration, airport growth, inward investment and strategic transport. More specifically the Sustainable Development Division leads on the ambition to become a net zero carbon town by 2040.

PORTFOLIO

• Climate Change and Sustainability

• Development Management

• Strategic Flood Authority

• Planning Policy and Strategy

• Transportation Planning

• Building Control including building safety and health and safety at grounds

• Fleet Management

• Highways including BSIP

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Successful track record and background of consistent achievement as a senior manager including strategic management of transformation programmes, operational performance and financial budgets.

Substantial experience of effective working with a broad range of partners and stakeholders from the community, government and businesses.

Extensive experience of developing strategic and local policies and their delivery in respect to sustainable, integrated land use, transport and environmental proposals

Skills/Abilities

Partnership & Community Working

Able to work effectively with partners and the community demonstrating drive and passion to understand and achieve joint goals and objectives, sharing information and valuing others experience and expertise.

People Management

Able to manage and develop individuals and teams, including recruitment and selection, work planning, work allocation, appraisal and development, performance, motivation and leadership.

Visible Leadership

Able to provide visible and visionary leadership that inspires employee’s to meet organisational challenges and maximises employee’s personal potential.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Able to grasp and comprehend a situation, it’s component parts and implications, and find and organise practical and effective resolutions by making and acting on sound decisions.

Vision setting Strategic thinking and planning

Able to stand back and consider the strategic

Understanding of political perspectives, the ability to work with members. Demonstrate a national and local political awareness and knowledge.

‘bigger picture’ including setting the long term plan and delivering the vision for the way forward.

Leading Change and Driving Performance

Able to lead and manage change through all levels of the organisation to achieve improved performance.

Commissioning Procurement

Able to procure and commission products, equipment, services, systems and facilities.

Financial Management

Able to undertake (non-professional) financial/budget/cost centre management including, at the highest level, divisional/departmental/strategic financial management.

Commercial Awareness

Able to understand and apply business and commercial principles to the service, considering costs, profits, markets and added value.

Specialist Knowledge

Professional qualification in a relevant discipline land use planning, transportation or environment

Membership of a relevant professional body, RTPI, CIHT, CILT or similar

Rate of Pay

Umbrella: £344

Location: Luton