Service Director, HIF & Major Projects
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving major projects to success? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your strategic thinking and leadership skills can make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Service Director HIF & Major Projects will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community. This role offers the chance to lead high-profile projects, work with a diverse range of stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic aims of the Council.
About us
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
Now in its third year, Buckinghamshire Council brings together the best of the previous five councils to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
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About the role
As the Service Director HIF & Major Projects, you will be accountable for the performance and delivery of the HIF Project and other major projects across the area. You will support the Corporate Director for Planning, Growth & Sustainability in achieving the Council's strategic aims. Your responsibilities will include promoting council values, fostering a customer-focused culture, and building strong relationships with partners. You will lead the HIF capital delivery program, monitor project progress, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and manage project budgets and timelines. This role requires acting with integrity, staying informed on trends and legislation, challenging the status quo, and managing budgets effectively.
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
About you
We are looking for a candidate with a relevant degree or professional qualification, substantial experience in strategic planning or program management, and a proven track record in budget management and performance delivery. You must have extensive knowledge of national policy, regulatory environments, and financial legislation, along with experience in partnership working and delivering major organisational change. Essential personal attributes include political awareness, diplomatic skills, emotional intelligence, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining personal integrity. You will be accountable for the performance, budget, and outcome delivery of HIF and major projects, with a significant budget responsibility exceeding £100 million.
Other information
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
Salary: Up to £120,000
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
Our values
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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