Growth Programme Delivery Manager - West Sussex County Council : Job Details

We are looking for a Growth Programme Delivery Manager to lead out team to new heights. Join us in this exciting opportunity where you will drive strategic programmes and shape the future of our organisation.

If you have a passion for driving results, managing projects, and fostering innovation, we want to hear from you!

You will work directly with the Growth team, who are a vital part of the Communities Directorate, passionately collaborating with teams across the council. We strive to build meaningful relationships with our District and Borough colleagues, along with key local partners, to improve outcomes for all our residents, focusing on town centre regeneration and the best use of the public estate.

Salary: £56,713 to £59,946 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Monday to Friday

Location: Crawley Library/or County Chichester including countywide travel and requirement to work from County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ once per week (Hybrid and Flexible Working).

Interview Date: Week commencing 14 October 2024

This role offers hybrid working arrangements and will require you to work from county council office buildings and make regular visits to support allocated geographical areas as well as the flexibility of home working as appropriate. Final arrangements to be confirmed with successful candidate.

You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated professional who can expertly manage and develop our Crawley Growth Programme and One Public Estates (OPE) partnership across West Sussex.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work across two programme areas in West Sussex. This will involve the oversite of key infrastructure projects and , making the best use of public assets through joined up approaches to asset occupation, use and regeneration. You will need to build relationships, manage stakeholders, manage resource and identifying future opportunities that will deliver meaningful economic benefits.

As a subject matter expert, you will passionately oversee the delivery of projects and programs, harnessing the right project management tools, reporting and partnership management to ensure success.

You will be responsible for managing a budget and contributing to financially related decisions on high level spending.

Are you ready to be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth? Apply now and take your career to the next level with us!

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

About You

We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills and a desire to use these in influencing colleagues, partners, and decision-makers, as part of our mission to secure continuous improvement.

This role requires an individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as effective research, evaluation, and interpretation abilities to draw conclusions and develop business cases and funding proposals to secure investment.

You will have keen attention to detail, be comfortable working independently and be at ease in this fast-paced, agile environment with rapidly changing deadlines, workloads, and priorities.

You will be qualified to a post graduate level or have the equivalent level of significant experience. If you are a proactive leader with excellent communication and pragmatic problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you!

Working For Us

From flexible working (where possible) to access to our Employee Assistance Programme, we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 30 days annual leave plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent local government pension scheme as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CPP00985.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV and cover letter.

Your cover letter should:

• Outline your motivations for applying.
• Explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the attached job description).

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

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