Commissioning & Performance Manager
Commissioning & Performance Manager
PO8: Starting salary £63,582 per annum rising in annual increments to £68,136 per annum including LW
1 x Permanent Contract
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence.We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London.Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
Environmental Services manages waste and cleansing services including Commercial Waste, Pest Control and Ancillary Services to Lambeth residents. The Commissioning and Performance team within Environmental Services provides project management, policy advice, procurement, data management and communication and outreach services.The teams work together to provide an excellent and cost effective service for residents while encouraging and enabling them to recycle as much as possible. This has led to Lambeth being one of the top inner London boroughs for recycling.
About the Role:
The post holder leads and manages a diverse team of commissioning specialists in developing, establishing and maintaining strategies for the delivery and continuous improvement of services in line with good practice, Council policies and budgetary constraints and to develop service arrangements to reflect best value requirements and changes in legislation and other relevant factors
The Commissioning and performance manager leads on the development, management and continuous review of relevant policies, strategies and implementation plans, including the Council’s overarching Waste Management Strategy and Reduction and Recycling Plans; advising senior leadership and key Members on proposals and progress.
To be considered for interview, a supporting statement MUST be submitted with your CV, clearly evidencing the following:
- Detailed knowledge of the strategic challenges facing local government
- Knowledge of key national issues & programmes relevant to client group, environmental services and waste management and cleansing in particular
- Experience of commissioning and procuring complex projects or services in a public sector setting
- Experience of developing policies and procedures relating to environmental services and waste management in particular
- Experience of using management information, needs assessment for commissioning performance management and monitoring and review reporting.
- Experience of financial management including managing budgets effectively
- Experience of service development, options appraisal and system change using demonstrable programme management skills
- Experience in managing staff and their development
- Education to degree level or equivalent.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job description & person specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Doug Perry at dperry@lambeth.gov.uk
Recruitment Timelines:
- Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 29th September 2024.
- Shortlisting: Monday 30th – Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
- Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7th October 2024.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.