Head of Service

We currently have an exciting opportunity available to join us as a Head of Service Commercial & Operational Support Services to join on a full time, permanent basis. You will play a key role in the Business Unit Management Team to ensure that strategic and local objectives are achieved within the Business Unit. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £72,180 - £79,380 per annum. As an employee of the Council you will enjoy: - A fine location, in a vibrant town, rich in culture, with extensive green belt bordering on the Peak District, yet close to the M1 and within easy travelling distance of the major centres of Sheffield and Leeds - Excellent conditions of employment with a fair employer, which promotes work life balance, flexible working and a defined benefit pension - A state of the art office environment The Head of Service Commercial & Operational Support Services will provide leadership and operational management of the relevant function, assisting with the development of strategies to improve delivery in relation to the relevant service. You will ensure the Council's vision, priorities and values are actively promoted and delivered in line with the Council. You’ll also discharge the statutory, non-statutory and regulatory functions attached to the role. Responsibilities of our Head of Service Commercial & Operational Support Services include: - Provide strong visible leadership to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of day critical front-line services, including business continuity and service resilience planning within the resources available - Lead on the long term planning, development and implementation of strategies, frameworks, systems and procedures, using LEAN principles to drive organisational and cultural change - Responsible for ensuring all programmes and projects of internal and externally provided services are effectively planned and managed within a formal programme and project management framework - Develop high performing teams and promote a positive organisational culture whereby employees are coached and developed - Develop, foster, negotiate, collaborate and influence effective internal and external relationships and partnerships working with other council business units, councillors, members of the public, partners and stakeholders - Keep abreast of wider service developments and maintain knowledge of local and national regulations, seek funding opportunities, new technologies, policies and procedures to enhance the services - Lead on and develop key corporate reviews and council-wide and cross departmental strategies, projects and policies - Instil a fit for purpose performance framework and positive management culture that aligns resources to strategic objectives and provides evidence of attainment of those goals - Be accountable for the financial performance of budgets, including external income, for the Service area - Be responsible for ensuring that Health & Safety and risk management policies and practices are regularly reviewed and adhered to What we’re looking for in our ideal Head of Service Commercial & Operational Support Services: - Relevant Level 7 qualification or equivalent - Willingness to undertake training and development around coaching and continuous improvement - Willingness to undertake the Council’s Internal Leadership Programme - Evidence of continued professional development - Experience at a senior level in relation to all services identified in the specific portfolio - Experience of managing front line/logistically-based services - Evidence of delivering a culture of high quality customer focused service within allocated budgets - Successful record of leading substantial service specific organisational change programmes - Knowledge of local and national strategies, policies and legislation relevant to the area of work - Working knowledge of Microsoft applications - Knowledge and understanding of the legal, financial and political workings of local government and current best practice on tackling the kind of challenges facing local government Closing date: Friday 03rd April 2020 So, if you feel you have the skills and experience for our Head of Service Commercial & Operational Support Services position then please submit an application form today through our website. Please click ' Apply’ to receive information on how to complete your application.