Head of Capital Delivery

Your new companyJoin the dynamic and forward-thinking team at the London Borough of Croydon, the most populous borough in London, known for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene. As part of our ongoing transformation, driven by the Mayor's business plan, we are committed to creating a place of opportunity, improving financial sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents:

• Our council owns and manages a diverse portfolio of corporate and commercial properties, ensuring efficient use and strategic development to support our community's needs.
• With significant regeneration and growth plans underway, including the Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Programme, we are focused on revitalising our commercial and corporate property sectors to drive economic recovery and renewal.
• This is an exciting time to be part of Croydon, as we embrace positive change and work towards a brighter future. Join us and contribute to making Croydon a place we can all be proud to call home.

Your new roleAs the Head of Capital Delivery, you will be responsible for the full delivery team, which is split between the Education Delivery Team and the Property Delivery Team. The Commercial Investment and Capital directorate has implemented a restructure which has also introduced a new method of delivery for the department. The Head of Capital Delivery will support the 'Intelligent Client' model, ensuring the council act solely in a client capacity, working with external consultants and contractors to ensure they deliver inline with any and all budgets, standards of work and deadlines. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and will provide detailed programmes and oversight on all capital projects and budgets.

What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will have a strong background of Project Management within a Public Sector Capital Delivery team. In your previous roles, you would have had plenty of internal and external stakeholder engagement and would have provided detailed reporting along with clear management of the capital spend. You must have line management experience and be familiar with council process and procedures. You must be registered with CIOB, MRICS or CIBSE.

What you'll get in returnThe London Borough of Croydon Council will offer a salary of £84,000 - £96,500 along with a comprehensive and competitive permanent package designed to attract and retain top talent. Employees benefit from a generous annual leave allowance ofup to 30 days, depending on length of serviceFlexible 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 theLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which provides a secure and reliable retirement plan. Employees contribute between5.5% 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.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note this role closes on the 3rd of March

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