CIPFA-Penna are delighted to be working with a local authority based in the North East recruit for a Chief Accountant.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, with Local Government experience who is a self-starter, and can work independently at a Senior Level. You will lead the technical accounting and financial control side of the Council’s finance agenda.  You will also work closely with the Council’s finance business partners on the budgeting for and monitoring of the revenue budget and investment strategy and lead on the use and development of the finance system.

Our client needs someone who can quickly understand the task required and get things done with minimal guidance. The role will be based predominantly at home.

Rate: Negotiable – dependant on experience. For further details please email me at mizan.rouf@penna.com

We have an exciting 5 month opportunity for an Interim Head of HR. The key focus of the role will be  working with key stakeholders on the development of the HR/OD function. Additionally, you will be assisting with their change management/transformation programme. Previous Public sector experience and particularly Social Care exposure (Adults or Children’s) would be highly advantageous. For more information please get in touch on Fiyin.fayeye@penna.com

There is no better place

Corporate Director of Environment & Place                

up to £150,000

Oxfordshire is undoubtedly one of the best places to live and work in the UK. It boasts world class businesses, a universally renowned university, with towns and countryside that is the envy of many – it is also only an hour from the capital. This role across Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council underlines just why the county is such a great place.

You will take lead accountability for the delivery of a major capital and infrastructure programme, play a key role in shaping and delivering the Oxfordshire Growth Deal, engaging regionally with matters relating to growth and the Ox-Cam arc, developing an effective waste strategy, managing the transport and highways functions, and leading the planning services for both Oxfordshire County and Cherwell District Councils.

Inside the organisations, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and fellow corporate directors, leading your team of directors and heads of service whilst ensuring informative relationships are built with your portfolio holders. You will also be required to have and build a wide network of contacts and the ability to build and maintain strong and professional relationships across the public and private sectors at national and local level.

This is an outstanding, high-profile opportunity where you can enjoy the unique challenges of working in an area of such high ambition.

If you are ready to create an even better environment you can talk, confidentially, to Rob Naylor on 07922 417550 or David Slatter on 07500 828610 at our recruitment partners Penna.

Please click the below 'Apply Now' button to download the Candidate Briefing Pack.

Closing date – 16th November 2020

Cumbria County Council

Public Health Consultant

Salary: £70,598 - £73,176

Hours: 37 hours per week

Workbase: Flexible, mostly homeworking. Can be discussed at interview

Contract: Fixed-Term, provisionally 12 months

This is a critical time for the Council and in particular the Public Health Team, who are at the forefront of our response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are looking for an experienced Public Health Consultant who can join our team for 12 months to provide additional capacity and expertise as we continue to respond and deliver our other public health priorities.

The ideal candidate will be a proven strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills to lead and manage public health provision and policy, working across a range of service areas and in partnership with other stakeholders and service providers. Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills are key, as the post holder will be expected provide public health technical/specialist leadership and guidance to senior managers, direct and support stakeholders within the wider multi-agency environment.

This is a challenging but exciting time to be joining the team who have been leading the way with local contact tracing and responding to local outbreaks.

For this post you must be able to cope with multiple and changing demands, and to meet tight deadlines. A high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation skills and flexibility is essential. You must be able to demonstrate a high level of tact, diplomacy and an ability to understand other cultures as well as advise, challenge and advocate across organisational boundaries in order to effectively influence stakeholders, senior Council staff and Local Authority Members.

For a confidential discussion please contact our Consultant, Nick Raper at Penna on 07715 690463.

Closing date: 13th November 2020

Interview date: W/c 23rd November 2020

Due to the coronavirus, we are operating virtual interviews. This will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

IT Leader / Chief Information Officer – West Northamptonshire Council

Salary level £92K-£112K

Location: Northamptonshire / Flexible

We’re creating two new unitary councils in Northamptonshire – West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council. It’s an incredibly exciting and positive change. It’ll allow us to provide more efficient service delivery for our residents and local businesses, improve outcomes and increase value for money.

The new Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw has been appointed already and they have been joined by our Director for Finance, Legal and Democratic Services, Adult Services; and a shared Director of Children’s Services, working with the planned new Children’s Trust for both North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire.

We now need to ensure that we have the right and modern technology, skills and infrastructure to underpin the new council. We want to reflect the new 24/7 world our communities live and work in, by being there for them whenever they need us – day and night. We’re also focusing on innovation. The creation of the new council is a chance for us to do things differently and improve what’s gone before. We’re not afraid to make bold decisions and do things differently. It’s all about doing the right thing – now, and for the future.

Our new IT leader will join colleagues ensuring out new Councils are “Safe and Legal Plus” from Day 1 take us on a transformational journey to deliver the future strategy and shape the services a new council will need.

They will bring the leadership and experience required to transform our IT and Digital services into a truly customer centric service. Each will develop a new and innovative IT & Digital strategy to help reshape the delivery of our services onto a digital ?rst platform for our communities and residents. They will also create a ?exible environment for our workforce, putting in place a best in class infrastructure that will support continuous improvement and the empowerment of our people.

We know it’s a cliché, but if you are looking for a fresh challenge and have the ambition to deliver a new authority and all its technology, please do reach out to our advising consultants at Penna.

For further information, please do go our dedicated microsite, which will offer you more detail on our ambition http://www.shapethefuturenorthants.co.uk/

Joanne Cumper on 07925 894 863 or jo.cumper@penna.com

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 11th November 2020

Initial Interviews: Week of the 16th November 2020

Final Interviews: Week of the 23rd November 2020

All interviews are likely to be conducted virtually.

IT Leader / Chief Information Officer – North Northamptonshire Council

Salary level £92K-£112K

Location: Northamptonshire / Flexible

We’re creating two new unitary councils in Northamptonshire – North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council. It’s an incredibly exciting and positive change. It’ll allow us to provide more efficient service delivery for our residents and local businesses, improve outcomes and increase value for money.

The new Chief Executive, Rob Bridge has been appointed already and they have been joined by our Director for Finance, Legal and Democratic Services, Adult Services; and a shared Director of Children’s Services, working with the planned new Children’s Trust for both North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire.

We now need to ensure that we have the right and modern technology, skills and infrastructure to underpin the new council. We want to reflect the new 24/7 world our communities live and work in, by being there for them whenever they need us – day and night. We’re also focusing on innovation. The creation of the new council is a chance for us to do things differently and improve what’s gone before. We’re not afraid to make bold decisions and do things differently. It’s all about doing the right thing – now, and for the future.

Our new IT leader will join colleagues ensuring out new Councils are “Safe and Legal Plus” from Day 1 take us on a transformational journey to deliver the future strategy and shape the services a new council will need.

They will bring the leadership and experience required to transform our IT and Digital services into a truly customer centric service. Each will develop a new and innovative IT & Digital strategy to help reshape the delivery of our services onto a digital ?rst platform for our communities and residents. They will also create a ?exible environment for our workforce, putting in place a best in class infrastructure that will support continuous improvement and the empowerment of our people.

We know it’s a cliché, but if you are looking for a fresh challenge and have the ambition to deliver a new authority and all its technology, please do reach out to our advising consultants at Penna.

For further information, please do go our dedicated microsite, which will offer you more detail on our ambition http://www.shapethefuturenorthants.co.uk/

Joanne Cumper on 07925 894 863 or jo.cumper@penna.com

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 11th November 2020

Initial Interviews: Week of the 16th November 2020

Final Interviews: Week of the 23rd November 2020

All interviews are likely to be conducted virtually.

Come and join St Helens “A Place of countless opportunities”

Director of Communities - £92,968 - £98,282

In St Helens we’re proud; linking both industry and innovation to a strong local heritage sitting in an area of rolling countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Our new leadership team are busy recasting the way we deliver our public services as we continue to transform how we deliver our community and stakeholder promises. There is no better time to join us and become part of our improvement journey and help build our legacy. We are rekindling our passion and commitment to continue to drive through our growth and improvement and creating a sustainable Council with a strong infrastructure and economy to offer the best quality of life to our thriving communities. Now more than ever, we need to drive innovative change across our services, enabling the Council to take the next step in delivering its ambitious agenda and adapting collectively to a changing world. We are ideally placed to play a big part in our regional debate too at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse with easy access to Liverpool, Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester and excellent Motorway and transport links.

This role is an opportunity for talented, corporate thinking and grounded leaders to grow personally and professionally in a values led culture, delivering excellence across a range of key corporate services.

Our communities are at the heart of what we do. We already have strong stakeholder relationships so you will be able to demonstrate experience of leading, improving and developing first class housing and community led services in a multi-agency partnership setting.

This role, along with the other two place roles currently being advertised, sit front and centre of our progressive improvement plans so you’ll bring a grounded blend of corporate leadership and evidence of successful delivery to support our success.

For an informal discussion regarding this roles, please contact our colleagues at Penna, Pete John on 07701 305617 or Helen Alwell on 07809 905467 or visit www.sthelensrecruitment.com.

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 12th November 2020

Come and join St Helens “A Place of countless opportunities”

Director of Strategic Growth - £92,968 - £98,282

In St Helens we’re proud; linking both industry and innovation to a strong local heritage sitting in an area of rolling countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Our new leadership team are busy recasting the way we deliver our public services as we continue to transform how we deliver our community and stakeholder promises. There is no better time to join us and become part of our improvement journey and help build our legacy. We are rekindling our passion and commitment to continue to drive through our growth and improvement and creating a sustainable Council with a strong infrastructure and economy to offer the best quality of life to our thriving communities. Now more than ever, we need to drive innovative change across our services, enabling the Council to take the next step in delivering its ambitious agenda and adapting collectively to a changing world. We are ideally placed to play a big part in our regional debate too at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse with easy access to Liverpool, Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester and excellent Motorway and transport links.

This role is an opportunity for talented, corporate thinking and grounded leaders to grow personally and professionally in a values led culture, delivering excellence across a range of key corporate services.

You will lead and nurture our exciting growth strategy focusing on strategic delivery and attracting new and innovative investment. You will be able to demonstrate recent and substantial success in leading one or more services including regeneration, economic development and major projects.

This role, along with the other two place roles currently being advertised, sit front and centre of our progressive improvement plans so you’ll bring a grounded blend of corporate leadership and evidence of successful delivery to support our success.

For an informal discussion regarding this roles, please contact our colleagues at Penna, Pete John on 07701 305617 or Helen Alwell on 07809 905467 or visit www.sthelensrecruitment.com

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 12th November 2020

Come and join St Helens “A Place of countless opportunities”

Director of Operations - £92,968 - £98,282

In St Helens we’re proud; linking both industry and innovation to a strong local heritage sitting in an area of rolling countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Our new leadership team are busy recasting the way we deliver our public services as we continue to transform how we deliver our community and stakeholder promises. There is no better time to join us and become part of our improvement journey and help build our legacy. We are rekindling our passion and commitment to continue to drive through our growth and improvement and creating a sustainable Council with a strong infrastructure and economy to offer the best quality of life to our thriving communities. Now more than ever, we need to drive innovative change across our services, enabling the Council to take the next step in delivering its ambitious agenda and adapting collectively to a changing world. We are ideally placed to play a big part in our regional debate too at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse with easy access to Liverpool, Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester and excellent Motorway and transport links.

This role is an opportunity for talented, corporate thinking and grounded leaders to grow personally and professionally in a values led culture, delivering excellence across a range of key corporate services.

You will inherit a strong team tasked with reshaping and revitalising our environmental frontline services. You will be able to evidence good operational understanding and grip coupled with a corporate mindset. You will also be able to demonstrate political sensitivity and judgement.

This role, along with the other two place roles currently being advertised, sit front and centre of our progressive improvement plans so you’ll bring a grounded blend of corporate leadership and evidence of successful delivery to support our success.

For an informal discussion regarding this roles, please contact our colleagues at Penna, Pete John on 07701 305617 or Helen Alwell on 07809 905467 or visit www.sthelensrecruitment.com.

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 12th November 2020

Qualis Commercial Ltd (QCL) part of the Qualis Group Ltd

Development Director & Development Manager x2

Location: Epping, London

Competitive Salaries

Our client the Qualis Group Ltd is an exciting new commercial venture recently formed following the decision by the sole shareholder Epping Forest District Council to set up this new entity.  The Development Company will initially invest £150 million to build new homes, leisure facilities and other amenities to make a positive difference to how people work and live.  The Commercial Company (QCL Ltd) is one of three subsidiary companies within the Group it will build and develop a strong asset base through acquiring and redeveloping a diverse property management portfolio.

The Development Director will therefore have a broad and interesting portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-quality development professional to join a growing development company where you will be able to establish and take responsibility for your business area and bring a new skillset to bear within the business.  Working across a portfolio of mixed use residential and commercial development spread across Epping the role will be focused on the largest projects and asset management opportunities, ranging from reconfigurations and refurbishment of existing buildings and estates through to identifying and delivering ground-up development opportunities.

The two Development Mangers will report directly to the Director of Development, working as part of a highly motivated team to deliver progress and procurement of new property developments. They will also help manage both new build and remodelling projects from conception through to completion and ensure projects secure pre-lets and/or pre-sales of commercial units whilst developing an operational model for residential apartments and family houses on a build to rent model.

All of these  roles will have the opportunity to shape and build a new commercial entity as well helping to create stronger, safer and more sustainable communities.

Our client is therefore looking for talented individuals who are not just driven by commercial performance alone but also want to see the physical impact and legacy that their talent and leadership qualities can deliver.

For further information on these opportunities go to http://qualiscareers.co.uk/ For a confidential discussion about any of these roles please contact our Penna consultants:  

Claudia Sousa on Claudia.Sousa@Penna.com 07763580368 and Roger Russell on Roger.Russell@Penna.com 07710 701570  

Qualis Commercial Ltd (QCL) part of the Qualis Group Ltd

Development Director & Development Manager x2

Location: Epping, London

Competitive Salaries

Our client the Qualis Group Ltd is an exciting new commercial venture recently formed following the decision by the sole shareholder Epping Forest District Council to set up this new entity.  The Development Company will initially invest £150 million to build new homes, leisure facilities and other amenities to make a positive difference to how people work and live.  The Commercial Company (QCL Ltd) is one of three subsidiary companies within the Group it will build and develop a strong asset base through acquiring and redeveloping a diverse property management portfolio.

The Development Director will therefore have a broad and interesting portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-quality development professional to join a growing development company where you will be able to establish and take responsibility for your business area and bring a new skillset to bear within the business.  Working across a portfolio of mixed use residential and commercial development spread across Epping the role will be focused on the largest projects and asset management opportunities, ranging from reconfigurations and refurbishment of existing buildings and estates through to identifying and delivering ground-up development opportunities.

The two Development Mangers will report directly to the Director of Development, working as part of a highly motivated team to deliver progress and procurement of new property developments. They will also help manage both new build and remodelling projects from conception through to completion and ensure projects secure pre-lets and/or pre-sales of commercial units whilst developing an operational model for residential apartments and family houses on a build to rent model.

All of these  roles will have the opportunity to shape and build a new commercial entity as well helping to create stronger, safer and more sustainable communities.

Our client is therefore looking for talented individuals who are not just driven by commercial performance alone but also want to see the physical impact and legacy that their talent and leadership qualities can deliver.

For further information on these opportunities go to http://qualiscareers.co.uk/ For a confidential discussion about any of these roles please contact our Penna consultants:  

Claudia Sousa on Claudia.Sousa@Penna.com 07763580368 and Roger Russell on Roger.Russell@Penna.com 07710 701570  

Joint Director of Public Health

East Berkshire

£110,000 to £120,000

Reporting to the Chief Executives of Bracknell Forest, Slough and Windsor and

Maidenhead Council’s and the local CCG, this exciting new post represents an

opportunity to lead a unique Public Health Network, across local authorities,

within a cutting-edge Integrated Care System.

The local authorities in Berkshire, in collaboration with the Frimley Commissioning

Collaborative are changing the way Public Health works in our system. Working

across three local authorities and Frimley ICS, this new role is perfectly placed to

embed public health approaches at System, Place and Neighbourhood level. We

are committed to collaboration and joined up working, building on our unique

history of shared public health services. We have created this new role to put the

finishing touches to a new, more focussed model and put it into action.

You’ll provide strong, visible, transformational and system leadership to drive

improvements in the health and wellbeing of the residents of East Berkshire,

reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting local communities from

threats to their health through infectious diseases, environmental and other

public health hazards. You’ll also lead the development of evidence-based

decision making for the CCG and Integrated Care System for the commissioning

of effective and equitable health and care services.

We’re looking for an inspiring leader to galvanise our new model for public

health across our network of public health teams and partners. If you share our

ambition and are excited by this unique opportunity to make a real impact, then

we would like to hear from you. It’s important that you are a registered GMC,

GDC or UK PHR public health specialist with significant experience in all areas of

public health practice.

To find out more about this exciting and innovative new role, please contact our

retained consultant at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463 for a confidential

conversation

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2020

Final interview/AAC: 3rd December 2020

To downoad a copy of candidate briefing pack please click the apply button below.

New opportunity for an interim HR/OD professional with experience of restructuring HR&OD functions for a Local Authority client. Key responsibilities include the detailed design of the new operating model and function, the consultation, and the immediate implementation. 3-6 month. Please do get in touch on fiyin.fayeye@penna.com for more details.

Corporate Director – Housing

Dorset Council

Up to £115,286 per annum

One Team. One ambition

Where you live can really affect how you live. Affordable, suitable and decent housing is one of the top priorities in our Council Plan. The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of our housing services as we responded to accommodating our rough sleepers and the increasing number of households presenting as homeless. We need to adapt and transform our services through co-production to ensure we meet the future housing needs of Dorset residents, and you will play a vital role in shaping this vision.

Working collaboratively with council colleagues and external stakeholders you will oversee our ambitious Building Better Lives Programme, a joint initiative with health partners to deliver health services, social care accommodation and affordable housing. All of this feeds into our housing strategy which you will be instrumental in leading on. You will also lead the Community Safety Team as part of the wider partnership, with a focus on improving housing and health and wellbeing outcomes for key parts of our community.

You’ll have a strong track record of leading local authority housing services alongside collaborative partnership working across the public, private and voluntary sectors. You’ll have experience of leading large-scale transformation and delivering exceptional, safe and responsive services. Influential, tenacious, financially astute and politically sensitive, you’ll have the credibility and communication skills to unite our dedicated team and partners.

If you share our energy and passion to make a real difference for our residents, then we want to hear from you. We want to create a workforce that is brave, agile and innovative. A workforce that listens, learns and celebrates success. We have a strong digital offer and are committed to an agile and flexible approach to working. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we rapidly implemented home working for 2500 employees. So, whether you are looking to relocate or not, come and join us and help us shape the future in Dorset.

To find out more visit http://www.teamdorset.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion with a Penna consultant, please call:

• Rob Naylor on 07922 417550

• Ben Cox 07809 374692.

Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2020

Corporate Director – Adult Care Operations

Dorset Council

Up to £115,286 per annum

One Team. One ambition

Under your inspiring leadership, your teams will give equal emphasis to the different needs of our residents and work with them, focussing on people’s strengths. You’ll also work with partners to focus on prevention and provide integrated care. Through insight, we can bring continuous improvement and develop resilient, supportive and inclusive communities.

If you are ideally a qualified social worker or Occupational Therapist, but importantly, you share our energy and passion to make a real difference for our residents, then we want to hear from you. You’ll have a strong track record as a successful adult social care leader, bringing experience in leading large-scale transformation, strengths-based practice and delivering exceptional, safe and responsive services. Influential, tenacious, financially astute and politically sensitive, you’ll have the credibility and communication skills to unite our dedicated team and partners.

We want to create a workforce that is brave, agile and innovative. A workforce that listens, learns and celebrates success. We have a strong digital offer and are committed to an agile and flexible approach to working. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we rapidly implemented home working for 2500 employees. So, whether you are looking to relocate or not, come and join us and help us shape the future in Dorset.

To find out more visit http://www.teamdorset.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion with a Penna consultant, please call:

• Carol Coyle on 07500 887 849

• Chris Barrow on 07500 888 102

• Maggie Hennessy on 07877 004648.

Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2020

Corporate Director – Adults Commissioning

Dorset Council

Up to £115,286 per annum

One Team. One ambition

Created in 2020, this is a key new post which builds on the team already in place and gives us the strength of leadership to achieve our goals. You will provide strategic leadership and direction for effective commissioning of Adult Social Care across Dorset. Working collaboratively with Health and Social Care partners you will stimulate markets, lead market redesign and encourage innovation across all areas to ensure an integrated, strengths-based, person centred model. We have to make sure that every pound that we spend on care and support has a positive impact for people, and we need the tools to show that. This role will be leading on co-producing and co-designing care and support with our residents, meaning you and your team will have high quality skills and set a standard for others to follow!

You’ll have a strong track record of strategic social care commissioning and improvement, alongside collaborative partnership working across commercial, community & voluntary, health and social care system. You’ll have experience of leading large-scale transformation and delivering exceptional, safe and responsive services. Influential, tenacious, financially astute and politically sensitive, you’ll have the credibility and communication skills to unite our dedicated team and partners.

If you share our energy and passion to make a real difference for our residents, then we want to hear from you. We want to create a workforce that is brave, agile and innovative. A workforce that listens, learns and celebrates success. We have a strong digital offer and are committed to an agile and flexible approach to working. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we rapidly implemented home working for 2500 employees. So, whether you are looking to relocate or not, come and join us and help us shape the future in Dorset.

To find out more visit http://www.teamdorset.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion with a Penna consultant, please call:

• Carol Coyle on 07500 887 849

• Chris Barrow on 07500 888 102

• Maggie Hennessy on 07877 004 648

Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2020

I am currently searching for an Interim Chief Accountant for a local authority. You will need to be CCAB qualified and have extensive experience within the local government sector. You must be confident in leading the closure of accounts within a local authority. This will be an initial 6-month contract based on a competitive day rate. If interested, please apply asap to be considered.

To apply please contact Arron Seera - Arron.Seera@penna.com

Chief Executive

Sandwell, West Midlands

c.£140k

Sandwell Children’s Trust delivers children’s social care and targeted services to support children, young people and families in Sandwell. From its launch in 2018, the organisation has made significant progress through developing a skilled workforce, strong partnerships and a relentless focus on high quality social work practice – all of which have resulted in a better and safer environment for our children and

young people.

Our current Chief Executive has done a fantastic job - but she plans to retire in early 2021. Our board, led by the Right Hon Jacqui Smith,

is keen to ensure a smooth transition to this key appointment. This is an exciting proposition for a senior leader who is able to take us to

the next level in our improvement journey. We need someone who will exercise creativity and provide the passion, insight and inspiration to achieve our ambitions to be an outstanding, innovative and forward looking organisation which delivers first class social care and early

help services.

With a passion for improving children’s lives, you may have a varied leadership background, but we will expect you to understand the context in which we operate, including financial pressures, rising demand and the vital role of early intervention to help transform lives and life chances of our children and young people.

For further information go to: http://www.sandwellcsctrustroles.com/

For a confidential discussion call our advising consultants at Penna: Maggie Hennessy 07877 004648, Helen Alwell 07809 905467 or Julie Towers 07764 791736

Closing date for receipt of applications: 8th November 2020

Regional Head of Business Development – London and the South East, Wider Public Sector

Competitive salary

Homebased

“ Make an impact and build a career to be proud of”

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is the biggest public-sector procurement organisation in the country and an executive agency of the cabinet office.

To date we have helped 18,000 buyers save £945m of public money using CCS commercial agreements, which means they have more to spend more on frontline services for the nation at this critical time. With a growing customer base, CCS is set to become a £30bn organisation with even greater buying power. As a Regional Head of Business Development – London and the South East, you’ll be at the forefront of our growth in our largest region, developing partnerships with Local Authorities and organisations in areas as diverse as Education and Health.

A key member of our Customer Experience Directorate, you’ll lead a team to win new customers and business in your area. Your specialists will be deployed across the region and tasked with building relationships with a wide range of organisations. With your support, they’ll form partnerships that result in business growth and make buying decisions more cost-effective for customers.

This is an exciting and challenging role in a complex and competitive environment where you will be

given the freedom to lead your team of strategic account managers to develop new business and markets across the wider public sector in London and the South East.

As well as masterminding the Regional Account Plan, you’ll raise our profile by representing CCS across our public sector markets. It’s an outstanding opportunity to build a valuable network and take the lead with influential figures in developing a strong business pipeline that delivers mutual benefit. At the same time, you’ll support the Deputy Director and senior colleagues, making sure that all business leads are converted into spend.

Whether from the private or public sector you will be adaptable, determined and commercially sharp, and thrive on the challenge of driving business development. You’ll already have an impressive track record – and you’re keen to make an even bigger impact. For that, you’ll need sound planning and data analysis skills, plus credibility at all levels. Naturally articulate, you’ll know how to inspire and give professional presentations. If you can also bring political, strategic and operational sense, you could have what it takes to drive growth and influence on the national stage.  

For an informal discussion about these exciting roles, please contact our consultant at Penna: Roger Russell on 07710 701 570 or Claudia Sousa on 07763580368.

To download a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click the apply button below.

Closing date: 1st November 2020

IT'S ALL ABOUT

THE OPPORTUNITIES

THE CHALLENGE

THE LEADERSHIP

CAMBRIDGE

Chief Executive

up to c.£133k

Here in Cambridge we have plenty of challenges, plenty to change and plenty to build on. There are so many opportunities as a city and Council that excite us about what is possible through the 2020s.

We’re a city with a great heritage and strengths in education, tech and research. We’re really proud of the diverse and vocal community we work for.

Determined to lead transformation across the Council and city, as our Chief Executive, you’ll test boundaries including your own.  You’ll build and inspire our great team.  You’ll develop our community partnerships and innovate in tackling our twin priorities of dealing with the climate emergency and inequality. You will understand the challenges and benefits of development and growth pressures.

You’ll already be an inspirational leader, ready to transform and reshape how the Council works, help us beat Coronavirus and then ensure our successful economic, financial, social and environmental recovery. Building external bonds and ensuring every resident feels part of our plans for the future.

For further information please go to http://www.cambridgeleadership.co.uk/

If you would like a confidential discussion please contact Julie Towers at Penna on 07764 791736 or Ben Cox on 07809 374692

Closing Date: 5:00pm, Friday 23rd October 2020

Bracknell Forest Council

Executive Director People

Up to £167,000

A great place to work, play and thrive

At Bracknell Forest, our ambition is for everyone to be able to access the right opportunities that they need to thrive. The People Directorate is key to this approach with real outcomes for real people at the heart of every service we provide. We have a person-centred approach. Our goal is to keep more families safely together and, by providing the right support at the right time, enable people to live as independently and well as possible, for as long as possible.

Reporting into the Chief Executive, this role has responsibility for Adult & Children’s Social Care, Commissioning, Early Help & Communities, Education & Learning and Mental Health. The post is also responsible for ensuring the provision of Housing Advice and Homelessness Prevention and the pan-Berkshire Emergency Out of Hours Service.  

As a truly corporate player, you will bring a strong track record of service improvement and transformation as well as excellent partnering capabilities. You will also be resilient, driven, commercial and innovative in outlook and share our passion for delivering for our families and communities.

If you are an inspirational and motivational leader who likes a challenge and wants to work for a forward thinking and ambitious organisation…we want to hear from you.

For further information please call our advising consultants at Penna: Carol Coyle 07500 887849, Chris Barrow 07500 888102 or Maggie Hennessey 07877 004648.

Closing date: Monday 26th October 2020 (Midnight)

To downoad a copy of candidate briefing pack please click the apply button below.

The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP) is looking for senior business professionals to become new Members. We are seeking Members who are passionate about the region and can help shape its future.

The GM LEP sits at the heart of Greater Manchester’s governance arrangements ensuring business leaders, working with the Combined Authority, are at the heart of setting the strategic course of Greater Manchester, determining local economic priorities and driving growth and job creation within the city region.

As we work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic challenges and opportunities faced by society are unprecedented and will require innovative and bold approaches to ensure that we emerge stronger than ever.

Against this backdrop of change, you’ll help us set the future direction. With your expert business knowledge, you’ll see that we address the city region’s needs through our Greater Manchester Strategy and GM Local Industrial Strategy. It’s a chance to take the lead in areas where you have particular expertise. With your influence and knowledge, you can make a significant impact.

This role calls for considerable Group or Board level experience. You’ll bring formidable business skills and clear insight into the Greater Manchester region. An independent thinker, you combine your knowledge with a gift for analysis. You are quick to understand issues and able to contribute to strategy. Strong communication skills mean you can express your thoughts articulately and collaborate with others.

We are looking for a diverse group of business leaders from the region and beyond who reflect the full range of Greater Manchester’s business sectors and the diversity of its people. In particular, the LEP would benefit from more representation from our Local Industrial Strategy frontier sectors including Clean Growth; Advanced Manufacturing and Materials; Health innovation; and Digital.

We would also like to hear from individuals with expertise in culture; hospitality/retail and social enterprise but we welcome applications from anyone with relevant experience.

As part of its wider role driving delivery of our Local Industrial Strategy, the LEP is also interested in hearing from individuals who wish to join the Graphene, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Alliance - or GAMMA - Board. GAMMA will help steer development of an advanced materials and manufacturing strategy in partnership with Government, ensuring GM is at the centre of the revolution in materials science that is transforming manufacturing in sectors from aerospace, to construction, to health technology. This presents an opportunity for candidates who have the experience and drive needed to shape the direction of a new global cluster and particularly individuals with experience in translating R&D into commercial success.

For an informal discussion about joining the LEP Board, or being part of GAMMA, please contact our colleagues at Penna, Pete John on 07701 305617 or Roger Russell on 07710 701570 or download the candidate briefing pack.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 30th October 2020