One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Programme Delivery Director - Temporary Accommodation. This is a 6 month temporary contract with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The Council has an exciting transformation agenda which involves building on our strengths, being flexible and looking at things afresh to bring about positive and sustainable outcomes for our community. Our ambition is to think radically and to think differently about how we deliver services, working with our communities to address their needs. By working together and embracing new ideas, we can create a healthy, strong and resilient community where every resident can thrive.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Lead the delivery of the Temporary Accommodation programme plan, working collaboratively with the Head of Community Housing and other stakeholders within the Housing service and across the organisation.
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Oversight and leadership of a programme team that will work to refine service requirements and challenge services to maximise the use of existing resources and opportunities to transform service delivery.
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Ensuring effective governance is in place to provide the Senior Leadership Team with the right levels of programme assurance and oversight of delivery and benefits tracking of the Temporary Accommodation programme, including the delivery of significant financial benefits to support the organisation’s financial sustainability.
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Working corporately with the Corporate Leadership Group, and as part of the Directorate Management Team, the Programme Director will provide leadership direction and impact to the Temporary Accommodation programme.
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The role reports directly to the Assistant Director of Housing and is directly responsible for driving delivery, providing programme assurance in collaboration with the Corporate Head of Community Housing to ensure that expected benefits are delivered in line with the critical path and planned outcomes for the Temporary Accommodation programme.
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The post holder will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders within the service as well as Corporate Transformation & Improvement, Finance, Human Resources, Adult Social Care, Commissioning, Digital, Children’s Services and external partners. This role will also lead on stakeholder engagement with officers at all levels of the organisation to drive delivery.
The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Nia Hirani at Coyle Personnel Ltd