Development Portfolio Client Lead

Permanent role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Council is looking for a high calibre project and programme portfolio manager to help shape and deliver mix tenure housing developments to support the significant growth across the borough (c. 2b in total).

This is an exciting and varied role that puts the individual in charge of managing some of the Council s key mix tenure housing schemes and aiming for excellence on a personal level across a number of portfolios interfacing with both internal departments (Education Greenspaces Town Centres and operational estate departments) and external consultant teams and development partners.

The post holder will report to the Assistant Director of Development Partnerships & Regeneration. The role will also involve working with Strategic Directors Directors Assistant Directors and other service leads and Housing Economy and Placemaking to ensure consistent strategic alignment and reporting directly to relevant Boards and senior Council groups on a number of strategic portfolios.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

The individual in question will be flexible highly motivated and enthusiastic inspiring others around them and aiming to bring about change for the better.

He/ She is expected to model and maintain the Council s values and behaviours demonstrating leadership skills inspiring others working collaboratively with peers service colleagues partners and stakeholders.

Drives projects from a management perspective prioritising and delivering against objectives.

Driven ambition to get projects done to an excellent standard

Essential Experience Required:

Experience of working at senior management level in the delivery of project /programmes within a Local Government environment is essential.

Experience of housing and nonhousing led regeneration compulsory purchase orders land assembly and joint venture partnerships to facilitate developments in key areas of the borough is essential.

Experience with practical delivery of schemes from inception to occupation and project closure (post defects resolution period). i.e. RIBA stages 07 is essential.

Experience of developing a strong network of contacts within the public and private sectors is essential.

Essential Qualification Required:

A good general standard of education written and good verbal skills is essential.

Additional information to note:

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents

Worklife balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working parttime

A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more

The closing date for this position is 1^st September 2024.