Job Description
Strategic Head Of Capital Delivery
Location: Hornton Street, W8 7NX
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months 36 hours per week
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00
Pay Rate: £ 545.78 Per Day
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership for the council s capital delivery programme
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Lead and oversee major capital projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
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Set clear direction and governance for capital planning, project management, and delivery
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Manage senior stakeholders, including elected members, senior officers, and external partners
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Ensure compliance with council policies, statutory requirements, and best practice
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Drive continuous improvement across capital delivery processes
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Support organisational priorities, including equality, diversity, and inclusion commitments
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
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Significant senior-level experience in capital delivery or major project management
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Proven ability to lead large, complex programmes at a strategic level
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Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
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Recognised qualification in project management or a related discipline
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Eligibility to work in the UK
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Ability to attend an in-person interview
Nice-to-Have Requirements
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Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment
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Knowledge of capital governance frameworks and public sector regulations
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Experience operating at director or equivalent level
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