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Head of Programmes and Public Realm

About Us

Our Greenwich Plan sets out our vision for the next 4 years focusing on the changes we collectively want to see in our borough and Council.  We want to become a more strategic, efficient and adaptive organisation, to deliver for our communities.  Our workforce is key to making this happen.

Royal Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services. Our vibrant, diverse communities span Greenwich town centre in the west, to Thamesmead in the east, from the Greenwich Peninsula in the north to Eltham in the south. Royal Greenwich has a reputation for combining ambition with delivery. We are on a journey towards a low carbon future and the sustainability agenda will influence all areas of the Council’s work.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the Council’s ambitions for our future transport network, implement high-profile schemes and maintain a strong grip on the delivery of key projects.

To be successful in this post you will be as comfortable with strategy as you are with leading large operations. You will need to bring energy, tenacity and strong communication skills. You will thrive on data and evaluation to evidence and inform delivery and service improvements.

Above all, you’ll be committed to delivering an efficient, well-connected network that our residents love – with a carbon footprint that we can be proud of, as well as delivering the councils Transport Strategy.

About the Role

Royal Greenwich is seeking a strong leader to be our Head of Programmes and Public Realm to manage strategic improvement and public realm developments.  This includes leading transformation efforts and key strategic projects, as well as delivering the Sustainable Transport Funded schemes.

The job entails acting as the Directorate Manager for policy and programme delivery, overseeing the continuous improvement through strategic planning, effective resource management, and technology utilisation. This involves collaboration with partners, meeting targets within budget, and managing a team of multi disciplinary skills.

Responsibilities include key Project and Programme delivery as well as Public Realm infrastructure which includes, Street Lighting, Structures, Drainage and Electric Vehicle Charging infrastructure. Flood and Water Management. Delivery of Neighbourhood Management Schemes, School Streets, Strategic Cycle Network Development, Sponsorship and Communications.

The role involves recruiting, training, and leading staff dispersed across different locations, fostering a skilled and adaptable workforce. Additionally, the manager must prioritise service standards, manage budgets, and ensure performance management and service improvement. This job is also responsible for managing contracts, data security, risk assessment, and business continuity.

About You

We’re looking for a strong and highly motivated leader, who is a team player with energy and a strong commitment to probity, honesty and openness, treating people consistently, fairly and with respect.

Experience must include programme and project implementation, leading on policy changes/improvements, sponsorship and delivering major projects and bringing the service in to a new approach.

You’ll have comprehensive knowledge of the environmental and regeneration issues facing the borough and an excellent understanding of the political interface in a local authority.  You’ll have the ability to interpret, model and articulate a strong strategic vision for service quality and continuous improvement.

Able to understand complex policy issues and present them to a range of stakeholders, you’ll be a strategic thinker with the ability to create, lead and deliver innovative solutions.

Benefits of working for us

Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we’re one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.

Employee benefits include:

• A range of flexible working arrangements                                             
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels                   
• Vibrant staff support networks
• GreenwichCard which entitles you to discounts at local businesses                   
• Payroll giving scheme
• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service

If you're ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of Transport in Greenwich, apply today. Join us in our mission to improve residents' lives and opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ryan Nibbs, Assistant Director, Transport;    ryan.nibbs@royalgreenwich.gov.uk     .  

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

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