Job title: Programme and Partnerships Manager
Salary: £57,176 – £62,695
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
Location: Merrion House, Leeds
Internal vacancy. Applications will only be considered from existing Leeds City Council employees.
As a Programme and Partnerships Manager you’ll thrive on the opportunity to deliver transformational change to support people in Leeds to live good and fulfilling lives.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our and ambitions.
About you
As a Programme and Partnerships Manager, you will bring to the role:
Significant experience of leading change programmes and driving innovation
Significant experience of developing productive working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Experience of senior leadership and developing high performing teams.
Experience of leading and implementing strategy and policy initiatives.
Experience of co-producing improvement and user centred design using strong facilitation skills.
About the role
As our next Programme and Partnerships Manager you’ll play a key role in delivering key strategic objectives for the Council. A dynamic and instinctively collaborative team player, you will oversee the delivery of a portfolio of complex projects and programmes.
The role is integral to the well-established Transformation Team. The team’s focus is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services, provide support for key strategy and policy initiatives and drive innovation across the Adults and Health Directorate. The team has a strong, positive can-do culture with kindness and compassion at its heart.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Adults’ barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Job purpose : Play a key role in leading the successful delivery of strategically significant programmes. Responsible for leading and managing the Directorate Transformation Team to develop and deliver a broad range of improvement activity and drive continuous improvement initiatives, leading and contributing to cross Council projects, collaborative working with partners and Directorate management teams.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development and delivery of the service plan as required and drive continuous improvement initiatives through leading and contributing to cross Council projects.
Support delivery of programmes of strategic significance to the Council to deliver services in line with Council priorities.
Lead complex change programmes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services and functions across the Adults and Health Directorate, involving determining business requirements, defining and scoping change initiatives, deploying resources, managing risks and issues, ensuring appropriate governance arrangements are in place and delivering high quality reporting.
Lead strategy and policy initiatives across the Directorate including co-producing key strategies and plans, co-ordinating activity and ensuring compliance with legislative changes and managing preparation for CQC assurance, peer reviews and inspections.
Maintain a strategic overview of a range of programmes, providing the framework for implementing initiatives and large-scale change, by conceiving, maintaining and communicating a vision of the desired outcomes.
Develop strong, dynamic and collaborative relationships, networks and partnerships that build trust to deliver better, people-focussed outcomes.
Provide visible leadership to the team, leading resource allocation and workflows, ensuring that objectives are delivered on time, within budget and to expected levels of quality. Work collaboratively to evaluate competing priorities and manage interdependencies.
Lead the continuous development of the team making the best use of our people, maximising the use of technology, supporting learning, development and best practice approaches to improvement.
Work within formal project and programme methodologies to lead the PMO function within the team, ensuring it provides a robust framework and key tools to support project delivery.
Represent the service including deputising for Senior Leadership Team when required providing briefings to senior officers, local ward Councillors and MPs.
Work with elected Members, MPs, service users, trade unions, and partners in ways that support inclusive, open and accountable government through the provision of strategic advice on risk management.
In line with the Budget Management Accountability Framework to be responsible and accountable for all financial resources within the service area ensuring value for money and working within financial regulations
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate to the grade.
Qualifications
Appropriate professional qualification or equivalent substantial knowledge and experience in the service area.
Working Context - You will work flexibly both at home and at various locations across the City and region. All colleagues should work in line with our hybrid working principles and spend regular time in the workplace to support service delivery, meeting the needs of the team and the requirements of their individual role. Hours are worked mainly Monday to Friday. However, you will be expected to work outside normal working hours, including attendance at evening/weekend meetings or events if required to meet the needs of the service.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
Significant experience of leading change programmes, driving innovation and improving standards and performance.
Able to work collaboratively, negotiate and communicate to adapt to changing circumstances and ensure delivery on a range of programmes.
Able to demonstrate examples of managing teams to achieve quality outcomes.
Experience of senior leadership and developing high performing teams.
Experience of strategic and operational resource management including the evaluation of competing priorities and managing accountabilities.
Substantial knowledge of applicable, legislation, regulations, policies, inspections and performance information relating to adult social care.
Experience of leading and implementing strategy and policy initiatives. Detailed knowledge and understanding local government political systems and experience of working on politically sensitive issues.
Significant experience and commitment in relation to engagement in decision making processes. Experience of co-producing improvement and user centred design using strong facilitation skills.
Significant experience of developing productive working relationships with partners, stakeholders, Council Members, trade unions and Corporate Leadership Team.
Behavioural & other Characteristics required
Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
Be aware of promote and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g., health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection.
Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, and promoting the behaviours, values and standards of Leeds City Council.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
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