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Ref no:
MID05326
Published:
12/05/2023
Closes:
29/05/2023
Location:
Midlothian House 40-46 Buccleuch Street, EH22 1DN
Salary:
£53,668 - £58,702 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent, Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
36 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Vacancy

Midlothian

Midlothian Council is recruiting an Executive Business Manager to lead the Transformation Programme Management Office. The post holder will be responsible for managing the change and improvement programme, working with key stakeholders to improve the way services are delivered for Midlothian’s citizens. The Transformation Programme is aligned to the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and must deliver significant efficiencies and realise financial benefits.

This is a challenging role with the opportunity to shape the future of the organisation. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate previous experience of achieving results, managing change programmes, a comprehensive understanding of the fiscal and financial environment, extensive partnership working and a passion for improving outcomes for service users.

Initially this is a fixed three year appointment. Secondments will be considered.

A degree level qualification in a relevant related discipline or evidence of equivalent competency.

A post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject area and senior membership of an appropriate professional body.

Experience of service planning, staff and resource management in a multi-disciplinary organisation demonstrating creative and innovative service development and problem solving.

Project and programme management experience demonstrating good interpersonal skills, together with a clear understanding of the regulatory framework within which public services operate.

A proven track record of gathering and analysing statistical data to assess performance, ideally utilising systems providing predictive data.
A proven track record demonstrating innovative thinking along with successful project and programme delivery involving stakeholders from multiple organisations.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Saty Kaur, Chief Officer Corporate Solutions (Acting) – Saty.Kaur@midlothian.gov.uk

 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 29 May 2023

INTERVIEW DATE: Week(s) commencing 19 and 26 June 2023

 

Job Advert

Position Title: Executive Business Manager (Transformation)

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House/hybrid

Contract Status: Fixed term for up to 3 years

Hours of Work:  36

Working Pattern: Flexible

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £53,668.17 per annum.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

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