Head of Capital Portfolio Management (10-month maternity cover)
We are looking for maternity cover for the role of Head of Capital Portfolio Management from July 2022 for approximately 10 months.
This is an opportunity to support delivery and lead on the monitoring and assurance of the Council’s ambitious £643 million capital investment programmes, which deliver new and affordable homes, major placemaking, infrastructure and property programmes. Key to this role is demonstrating the significant return on investment and social value outcomes being delivered for the borough, such as new affordable homes, employment and skills outcomes and environmental impact.
You will also play an integral role in leading the Property & Delivery PMO and supporting the work of the wider Place Directorate.
THE ROLE
Head of Capital Portfolio Management (10-month maternity cover)
Grade: PO12
Salary range: £69,768 to £75,738
Working pattern: Full time (flexible working arrangements will be considered)
As Head of Capital Portfolio Management you will be responsible for leading the Council’s Capital Portfolio Management function. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of the Council’s Capital Investment Strategy management functions, including ensuring the Council maximises return on investment for our ambitious £643 million capital portfolio.
The post holder will lead a team providing assurance, monitoring and risk management of delivery plans, ensuring everything is underpinned by a robust delivery and financial framework.
The post holder will demonstrate professional knowledge of property and/or capital projects with strong programme and portfolio management expertise. The ability to work collaboratively across all Directorates with senior stakeholders will be key to success.
The role is offered on a part office and home-based arrangement.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
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