Head of Capital Delivery – Property, Procurement and Capital

Your new company

The London Borough of Croydon is at a really exciting time in its improvement journey and is looking for a Head of Capital Delivery to shape excellence in capital delivery for the council. In itself, it is one of the fastest growing London Boroughs, having recently implemented a new delivery model which saw the council now focus on 'Centres of Excellence'-meaning departments are encouraged to act and take responsibility as subject-matter experts. The Directorate of Property, Procurement and Capital has recently restructured, strengthening their strategic plans and securing strong talent across the department, including within Capital Delivery.

Your new role

As the Head of Service, you will have a pivotal role in the delivery of the council's social infrastructure capital. This includes:

• Programme and Project Delivery: Ensuring you and your team deliver projects to the highest standard and to time, cost and quality requirements, engaging with clients and consultants to deliver fit for purpose projects that deliver the expected benefits

• Governance: Ensuring the right decisions at the right time by the right body, championing excellence in governance for the benefit of the residents of Croydon.

• Leadership: Acting as a people leader using a combination of strategic leadership and by leading from the front with your team on projects.

• Contract Management: Working with external partners and other teams to ensure the council is achieving the best value for money and quality of work.

• Budget Management: Act as the sole responsible party for your team's budget and have strong financial control.

What you'll need to succeed

To be a successful Head of Capital Delivery in the London Borough of Croydon, you must have a strong track record of delivering capital projects from inception to completion whilst meeting client requirements and navigating required governance, a public sector background is highly desired in this role as it would help the successful candidate to integrate into the service. You must hold the accreditation of MAPM, MCIOB or MRICS as you will be the subject-matter expert. The successful candidate will be striving to ensure the council delivers the benefits it sets out to, while collaborating and building capacity and capability in the department. We will be seeking to speak to those that demonstrate clear leadership qualities.

What you'll get in return

London Borough of Croydon Council offers £75,000 to £100,000 a comprehensive and competitive permanent package designed to attract and retain top talent. Employees benefit from a generous annual leave allowance of up to 30 days, depending on length of service.

Flexible working arrangements are also available to support a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the council supports professional development through various training programs and opportunities for career progression, ensuring that staff can grow and advance within the organisation.

Moreover, Croydon Council is committed to the well-being of its employees, offering a range of health and wellness initiatives. These include access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential support and counselling services, as well as discounted gym memberships and health screenings. The council also offers membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which provides a secure and reliable retirement plan. Employees contribute between 5.5% and 12.5% of their salary, depending on their pay band, and the council makes significant contributions as well. By joining the London Borough of Croydon Council, employees become part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on the community.

Get in touch with Molly Spencer at Hays Recruitment ) for more details.