VENN GROUP
Director of Corporate Services
Duration: 3 months
Location: Remote/London
Clearance Required: Basic DBS/BPSS
A Central Government department is seeking a Director of Corporate Services to help them develop the organisation’s long-term strategy to become a forward-thinking service led organisation, with communities at the heart of its delivery, prioritising the development, launch and delivery its Risk Management Plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and ensure that the Risk Management Framework is applied within the Directorate as part of the organisation’s assurance framework
- Develop the strategy and long-term plans of the Directorate to meet the overall legal, commercial, property, financial and IT needs of the organisation
- Ensure major projects within the Directorate are delivered to time and budget
- Develop an organisational culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and value for money
- Ensure the effective development of strategic partnerships with government and other agencies to deliver improved service performance
- Anticipate and manage change within the Directorate
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in Corporate Services and Finance leadership across medium-sized complex organisations
- Track record in leading and managing in complex public sector organisations at a time of significant change and cost reduction
- Politically astute and adept at operating in a complex political environment across multiple stakeholders, including central and /or local government, and the community
- High commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Planning and managing resources to translate long term objectives into clear, practical working plans
If you have the right experience for this role and feel your skills and experience match the requirements, or if you would like more information on the role, please contact Sara Panti on 020 7557 7667 and email your CV to spanti@venngroup.com