Directorate:
Environment, Property & Growth Location:
Woodhatch Place, Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce.
This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.
We thank you for your interest in our roles and encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £79,260 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. An exciting 18-month fixed term opportunity is now open within the Land & Property (L&P) Team as Head of Strategy & Planning (S&P). You will be joining a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio to support the Services in delivering for our residents. The team currently operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate, but staff will be expected to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The purpose of L&P is to provide and sustain operational and investment property portfolios that are safe, flexible and value for money: enabling SCC to deliver its policies and services to clients, partners and stakeholders to benefit the residents of Surrey. The L&P team is continuing to transform SCC's property portfolio in line with the Asset & Place Strategy (2019-2030), which sets out the Council's approach to the strategic management of its assets. The portfolio is significant and diverse, incorporating over 1500 assets, valued at more than £2bn and with a Revenue budget of more than £35m p.a. L&P is transforming the operational estate to meet residents' needs, guided by a commitment to inclusivity and the health and wellbeing of our environment and communities. With a strong delivery ethos, our teams collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing opportunities to lead, advise, and drive meaningful change across local, regional, and national projects. If this resonates with your expertise and ambition, we welcome your interest in joining our team. About the Role The Head of S&P role is responsible for leading the development and agreement of the Service plans, including development of property strategies, on behalf of L&P, enabling the wider L&P operational functions to deliver optimal solutions that support SCC Services' current and future portfolio needs, and deliver maximum value from the property assets. This is a key leadership role with the role holder expected to work closely with the L&P Senior Leadership Team advising on the effective creation and implementation of key strategies and plans aligned to L&P's strategic objectives. The role has three Strategy Portfolio Managers (SPM's) reporting to Operational Heads with a dotted line to the Head of S&P in a matrix management arrangement. Each SPM is aligned to specific services' portfolio briefs. A key aspect of the Head of S&P role involves understanding service future needs through maintaining a forward-looking pipeline and advising on fit with L&P strategic priorities (e.g. Asset & Place). The Head of S&P will own and drive the overall gateway process for projects, utilising the 5-case HM Treasury (HMT) model to assess and validate proposals. Please ensure that you refer to the job description attached at the bottom of the advert for the full role information. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for interview, your application will clearly evidence: Ideally a Chartered Surveyor (Member or Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) and/or a similar professional property qualification and experience of delivering strategy and planning in public sector property roles. At least 5 years of professional experience performing a strategic management role demonstrating expertise in asset management, collaboration with multiple stakeholders and proven success in creating and executing property strategy. Experience of creating and overseeing complex programmes of change, with proven programme management skills and effective communication of key messages to diverse teams. Understanding and experience of applying PMO Programme management principles including project gateways, GANT's, RAID logs, MI dashboards and other key governance tools. Understanding the need to comply with the Council's constitution, including its contract and financial procedures and regulations. An understanding of S123 of the Local Government Act 1972. Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an information discussion please contact Diane Wilding via email at Diane.Wilding@surreycc.gov.uk. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 4th February 2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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Environment, Property & Growth Location:
Woodhatch Place, Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce.
This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.
We thank you for your interest in our roles and encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £79,260 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. An exciting 18-month fixed term opportunity is now open within the Land & Property (L&P) Team as Head of Strategy & Planning (S&P). You will be joining a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio to support the Services in delivering for our residents. The team currently operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate, but staff will be expected to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The purpose of L&P is to provide and sustain operational and investment property portfolios that are safe, flexible and value for money: enabling SCC to deliver its policies and services to clients, partners and stakeholders to benefit the residents of Surrey. The L&P team is continuing to transform SCC's property portfolio in line with the Asset & Place Strategy (2019-2030), which sets out the Council's approach to the strategic management of its assets. The portfolio is significant and diverse, incorporating over 1500 assets, valued at more than £2bn and with a Revenue budget of more than £35m p.a. L&P is transforming the operational estate to meet residents' needs, guided by a commitment to inclusivity and the health and wellbeing of our environment and communities. With a strong delivery ethos, our teams collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing opportunities to lead, advise, and drive meaningful change across local, regional, and national projects. If this resonates with your expertise and ambition, we welcome your interest in joining our team. About the Role The Head of S&P role is responsible for leading the development and agreement of the Service plans, including development of property strategies, on behalf of L&P, enabling the wider L&P operational functions to deliver optimal solutions that support SCC Services' current and future portfolio needs, and deliver maximum value from the property assets. This is a key leadership role with the role holder expected to work closely with the L&P Senior Leadership Team advising on the effective creation and implementation of key strategies and plans aligned to L&P's strategic objectives. The role has three Strategy Portfolio Managers (SPM's) reporting to Operational Heads with a dotted line to the Head of S&P in a matrix management arrangement. Each SPM is aligned to specific services' portfolio briefs. A key aspect of the Head of S&P role involves understanding service future needs through maintaining a forward-looking pipeline and advising on fit with L&P strategic priorities (e.g. Asset & Place). The Head of S&P will own and drive the overall gateway process for projects, utilising the 5-case HM Treasury (HMT) model to assess and validate proposals. Please ensure that you refer to the job description attached at the bottom of the advert for the full role information. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for interview, your application will clearly evidence: Ideally a Chartered Surveyor (Member or Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) and/or a similar professional property qualification and experience of delivering strategy and planning in public sector property roles. At least 5 years of professional experience performing a strategic management role demonstrating expertise in asset management, collaboration with multiple stakeholders and proven success in creating and executing property strategy. Experience of creating and overseeing complex programmes of change, with proven programme management skills and effective communication of key messages to diverse teams. Understanding and experience of applying PMO Programme management principles including project gateways, GANT's, RAID logs, MI dashboards and other key governance tools. Understanding the need to comply with the Council's constitution, including its contract and financial procedures and regulations. An understanding of S123 of the Local Government Act 1972. Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an information discussion please contact Diane Wilding via email at Diane.Wilding@surreycc.gov.uk. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 4th February 2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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Industry:
Government Administration
Specialties:
Adult Social Care and Public Health, Deputy Chief Executive's Office
Employees:
10,001+
Founded:
1889
Address:
11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, , GB, RH2 8EF
Every single person at Surrey County Council has a unique opportunity to make Surrey a better place to live. Whether it's by protecting people from harm, making Surrey's roads safer or conserving our beautiful countryside. We want to continue making Surrey an even better place to live and we understand the key to this is a workforce with different skills and life experiences. If you are looking for an organisation which actively promotes on-going learning, a challenging career path and rewards success, stop your job search with us. Working for Surrey means making positive and practical differences to the lives of people living and working in the county.
