Chief Executive

Interim Head of Paid Services – Yorkshire – Local Authority – 3-4 month’s - £700 per day Umbrella – Start ASAP, Based in North Yorkshire on site 5 days per week

Reed Talent Solutions are recruiting for an Interim Head of Paid Services for a Local Authority based in Yorkshire.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced and inspiring leader with a track record of leading successful organisations who is passionate about public services.

As a Council, the team recognise the need to be focused on what matters most to the residents and the future of our district and communities.

Role responsibilities:

• Deliver the Council’s key corporate and partnership priorities.
• Be the Council’s Statutory Head of Paid Service.
• Be the principal policy adviser to Elected Members of the Council. 
• Ensure effective use of resources through leadership of the Corporate Management Team and wider workforce.
• Ensure the Council has appropriate and effective decision-making processes in line with the principles of good governance.
• Ensure effective risk and performance management to provide assurance that the Council is meeting its aims and complies with financial and legislative requirements in line with core values.
• Lead on organisational change to ensure plans and policies are delivered effectively and sustainably.
• Act as an advocate for the Council and the District at a local, regional and national level.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure that the strategic aims of the organisation are clear and reflect the Council’s vision, values and priorities and the needs of the organisation
• Discharge fully the responsibilities of the Head of Paid Service in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the council’s constitution
• Manage a robust annual budget setting process and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Plan. 
• Lead the Corporate Management Team in the development and implementation of corporate policy, strategies and plans to deliver the Council’s ambitions. 
• Ensure effective, modern governance of the Council and the legality, probity, integrity, proper public accountability and scrutiny of its decision-making processes.
• Lead effective management of change and improvement of services.
• Lead and promote partnership working throughout the district with focus on public sector reform.
• Actively and effectively manage the Council’s resources ensuring robust financial, service and workforce planning and the availability of timely and accurate information to Members.
• Lead and champion equality of opportunity and the value of diversity in service delivery and employment.
• Act as ‘Gold’ in the Council’s response to a major Incident, in conjunction with statutory partner organisations.
• Electoral Returning Officer and associated duties for all elections in the district.
• Ensure appropriate arrangements for Police and Crime Panel as Lead Authority.
• Head of Paid Service for their Purchasing Organisation and the Joint Services team as Lead Authority.