Corporate Lead-Programmes and Strategies

<p><strong>Corporate Lead- Programmes and Strategies needed in Honiton Paying  £32.51 per hr ref 5295861</strong></p> <p><strong>Full time hours on a temporary basis</strong></p> </p> <p><em>Key Responsibilities</em>Programme, Project &amp; Governance Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Develop, implement and monitor a consistent programme and project management framework across the organisation.</li> <li>Establish and support a corporate project board to oversee major programmes and projects.</li> <li>Provide strategic project management and risk advice to senior leaders and elected Members.</li> <li>Ensure effective oversight of key programmes, securing alignment between corporate plans, directorate priorities and service delivery.</li> <li>Provide regular progress, risk and financial reporting to senior leadership and the project board.</li> <li>Attend Cabinet and committee meetings to present reports and respond to complex and politically sensitive matters.</li> </ul> <p>Transformation, Risk &amp; Corporate Strategy</p> <ul> <li>Lead organisational transformation activity, including impacts arising from Local Government Reorganisation.</li> <li>Maintain and oversee the corporate risk register, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation of key risks.</li> <li>Lead the development and delivery of strategies relating to programme and project management, corporate risk, climate change and economic development.</li> </ul> <p>Economic Development &amp; Climate Change</p> <ul> <li>Provide strategic coordination and delivery of economic development activity, including employment growth, inward investment and the deployment of funding streams.</li> <li>Champion climate change ambitions and lead delivery of the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan.</li> <li>Drive progress towards achieving net‑zero by 2040 and contribute to regional carbon reduction initiatives, promoting the transition to a low‑carbon economy.</li> </ul> <p>Leadership &amp; People Management</p> <ul> <li>Lead, develop and motivate the Programmes &amp; Strategies team, fostering a culture of learning, continuous improvement and outcome delivery.</li> <li>Ensure staff have the skills, support and development opportunities needed to deliver a high‑quality service.</li> <li>Manage performance effectively, addressing underperformance through clear objectives, support and formal processes where required, working closely with HR.</li> <li>Encourage a strong learning culture and manage training and professional development across the team.</li> </ul> <p>Financial &amp; Corporate Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Manage budgets and resources effectively in line with financial regulations, ensuring best value and robust procurement practices.</li> <li>Lead or contribute to multi‑disciplinary corporate teams to improve service delivery and organisational performance.</li> <li>Take responsibility for health and safety compliance within the service.</li> <li>Ensure awareness of and compliance with organisational policies, codes of conduct and governance frameworks.</li> <li>Support equality, diversity and safeguarding responsibilities.</li> <li>Participate in duty rotas and office‑based management responsibilities as required across organisational locations.</li> </ul> <p>If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. </p> <p>Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p> <p>All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared</p>