Senior Delivery Officer

Job Description

Senior Delivery OfficerLocation: Halton - Hybrid (Remote working)Salary: £57800 - £69400 per annum + £1,000 car allowanceJob Type: Temporary/ Fixed term till April 2025The Council has embarked on a programme of dramatic transformation which they call Reimagine Halton. Driving this programme forward and supporting changes across the organisation is a team of people from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.To strengthen this team further, they are looking for a new colleague to join them, bringing your unique skills, knowledge and talents to Halton to help deliver results for the Council and the community they serve.You are determined, proactive, emotionally intelligent – and you love the transformative power of local government. Working across a variety of projects and council services, there is lots of potential for you to really make a difference and connect withsome amazing people who really care about the public services that help to support all of our lives.About YouYou are the kind of person who is looking for a role in which you can channel your considerable energy. You will be looking to accelerate your career, building on an already successful track record of achieving outcomes whilst dealing with change in an unpredictableenvironment.You understand that it is hard work to deliver these kinds of amazing achievements; working with people at all levels who are themselves dealing with considerable change, solving knotty problems about how to get things done, and organising yourself and othersto really deliver.You have experience of working under considerable pressure and know that you can not only cope but thrive in these conditions. You are excited by getting things done and deeply motivated by the overall mission of local government. You understand how difficultit is, but that doesn’t faze you – it excites you.The RoleYou will be a Senior Delivery Officer, acting in a leadership capacity, reporting to the Corporate Director – Chief Executive’s Delivery Unit. You’ll lead a small project team within the Transformation Delivery Unit and have responsibility for overseeinga number programme areas of the Council’s transformation programme.In addition you will play a pivotal role in facilitating acceleration of planned growth and regeneration of the Borough. This is to include sustainable investment in regeneration and strategic land acquisition to deliver social and environmental value, togetherwith a return on investment.To operate successfully in this environment, you will be an experienced project manager in a regeneration environment and will have knowledge and practical experience in delivering complex and long-term development and construction projects from inceptionto completion.Using your transferable project management experience, you will support Transformation Initiative Owners across the relevant Environment and Regeneration service areas in the development of a robust, clear and deliverable project plans with clear milestonesand decision points linked to core KPI’s that will evidence project progress.A strong focus on outcomes is an essential requirement of the role and you will have the ability to identify and realise the transformational benefits arising from physical regeneration schemes.You should have:

• Evidence of successfully delivering projects and programmes;
• A proven track record in delivering successful Regeneration schemes
• A working knowledge of Control Design Management (CDM) regulations
• Evidence of managing at pace and team development, and of removing barriers to progress;
• A demonstrable open and developmental mindset
• Good negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to get on with people when you and they are under pressure
• Resilience and positivity

Ideally you will also have:

• Commercial acumen – able to drive value from financial investment
• Experience of designing and delivering major programmes
• Proven formal relationship and stakeholder management skills

Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Starting at 26 days plus 8 bank holidays; increasing after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time staff).
• Flexible and Agile Working Arrangements for many posts which allows employees to vary their start and finish times in accordance with business needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of Learning and Development opportunities~
• Free Car Parking
• Employee Health initiatives
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discounts at a range of local and national businesses.

Potentially, this is a career defining opportunity to step up and gain valuable knowledge and experience or step across if you’re ready for a new challenge. You will have the scope to develop in this role and the Council will support you in meeting yourown goals and ambitions.If you’re ready for a change and a challenge, this could be a fantastic career move.To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, then please do not hesitate to apply with your CV and a supporting statement, no longer that 2 sides of A4.