Transformation Director

1 month ago

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom South and Vale District Council Full time

About the Role



We are seeking an experienced Transformation Director to lead our construction and asset management projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering complex transformation programs and has a track record of achieving business outcomes.



Key Responsibilities:





  • Manage large-scale construction projects through recognized project management methodologies, ensuring effective procurement and monitoring of technical and build suppliers.

  • Identify and implement service and budget efficiencies across the corporate landlord function, managing project and workstream design, delivery, and handover into business as usual.

  • Set principles, policies, and standards for the governance of projects, assuring agreed timescales, budgets, and outcomes leading to business value are achieved.

  • Lead key projects and reviews in specialist areas of construction and asset management, driving implementation of new policy, procedures, and standards to ensure effective improvement and compliance within services undergoing transformation.

  • Manage experts in relevant fields to support the delivery of business projects, using appropriate channels to second temporary resources, recruit fixed-term or permanent staff, hire agency contractors, and secure resources from third parties.

  • Ensure full and effective handover of projects so that service areas understand their ongoing business-as-usual obligations and sign-off on all work.



Requirements:





  • A Programme or Project Management Qualification such as MSP, Prince 2, APM, Agile etc.

  • Knowledge of a broad range of programme and project management techniques, including the RIBA plan of work.

  • Awareness of the Local Government working environment and decision-making processes.

  • Two years' experience managing projects in property, asset management, or construction.



Benefits:





  • An estimated salary of £48,530 per year, with opportunities for pay increases and annualised hours.

  • A generous career-average pension scheme and life insurance.

  • The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme and access various health-related benefits.

  • Two days per year to volunteer within the local community.

  • A range of resources, support, and activities to help maintain wellbeing.



About Us:



We are a public sector organization committed to delivering excellent services to our communities. We offer a flexible and hybrid working environment, where the focus is on outcomes rather than physical presence.

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