The post holder will required to:
1. Lead the service area and communicate effectively with senior leaders to influence future policy and strategic direction
2. Show pride and passion for public service and be able to create and engage others in delivering a shared vision.
3. Form effective partnerships both internally and externally, sharing information, resources and support.
4. Utilise excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice, and understand how this role fits in with and supports organisational objectives.
5. Work flexibly at different hours as required
In addition:
- You are passionate about the council's ambition to deliver We Make Camden and wider corporate agendas, such as The Way We Work
- You can demonstrate commitment to culture change and understand Camden's ambition to move to greater neighbourhood working
- You are curious and challenging, with the ability to think about how we can do things differently to improve resident experience
- You create a culture of accountability across all teams, ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes
- You understand the importance of performance, data, and measuring impact; and develop collaborative, solution-focussed and high performing teams
- You recognise the importance of working in partnership with other services internally and externally to provide a joined up approach which promotes the need to for ever greater collaboration to deliver outcomes on behalf of Camden citizens and communities.
- You are committed and will champion the council's ambition to make Camden a more equal, diverse and inclusive borough
- You are authentic and inspirational, and engage others through your personal leadership and ability to make the Council's vision meaningful to all