Dutton Recruitment are currently seeking a Capital Programme Service Manager for work based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Located within the Capital Delivery Service within the Regeneration arm of a local authority, the post holder will act as a senior strategic management in the delivery an entire Regeneration Programme.

The Service Manager will take responsibility for the strategic direction and delivery of a complex programme of capital and revenue projects, providing leadership to a team of project management professionals working toward the delivery of inclusive economic growth.

Key Duties/Areas of Responsibility

1. Responsibility for delivering high level advice, guidance, and support in a specialist area and/or the effective and efficient operation, and delivery of a function, or cluster of services which have a social or environmental effect on the community, and/or an indirect impact on the quality of life of individuals.
2. Production of whole Council strategies which support the internal management of the Council.
3. Develop a customer-focused service that is responsive and flexible regarding a variety of customer needs and delivered to a high standard
4. Identify clear objectives for service delivery, including management of risk, and develop and performance manage relevant action plans to ensure effective and efficient implementation
5. Assess political pressures and agendas on service delivery and tailor plans/activity accordingly
6. Pursue best practice and value for money within the Service through the establishment of effective systems of target setting, performance management and procurement
7. Initiate, manage and implement major change initiatives in service delivery which may have a significant impact on either customers, employees or systems ensuring effective risk management and review of subsequent outcomes
8. Develop and foster effective relationships with external stakeholders, partners, and agencies, representing and promoting the authority's interests with these groups
9. Ensure sufficient resources available to deliver service priorities through effective workforce planning including recruitment and selection, retention, talent management and succession planning
10. Contribute to the authority's budget process, advising the senior managers within the directorate and Elected Members on service priorities and implications of budgetary options
11. Effectively manage the Service budget, ensuring spending within agreed limits
12. Manage and develop a team of professional officers and/or supervisory staff.

If you wish to be considered for this role, please either:

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