AddressJob description
Contract terms
Starting salary: HC3 (£93,075 – £108,939)
Work Location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, N22 7TY (Hybrid working)
Hours per week: 36 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday, 7th April 2024 at 23:59
About Haringey
Haringey Council is one of 32 in London. Haringey is an extremely diverse borough, and the Council has set clear ambitious objectives through its borough plan to make Haringey a better place to live, encourage investment and create opportunities that all can share. Haringey’s vision for the future is one of sustainable growth, in housing and jobs and on helping our residents and businesses take advantage of that growth. We have got huge ambitions for Haringey. As the shape of local government continues to change, we are determined to rise to the challenge and find new ways to ensure that our residents enjoy the best opportunities in life. Working at Haringey gives you the opportunity to play a part in meeting those ambitions on behalf of everyone who calls the borough their home.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Change – Place for Haringey, a vibrant London Borough. As a key member of the Digital and Change leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and driving the Category A projects across the departments of Housing, Environment, and resident experience to transform the council and deliver better public services in the borough. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the community and make a positive impact through change, innovation, and product management.
In this role, you will lead on creating a unified portfolio of Change initiatives across environment, planning, carbon reduction, housing, resident experience, regeneration, and regulatory services. You will go beyond providing a simple PMO service, embedding yourself in the service area and having a deep understanding of the subject area to shape and support place-based services to become more focused on the delivery of outcomes, rather than processes. This is a new role that you will be able to shape, alongside the Heads of Change for Corporate and People.
About the team
You will join a dedicated and talented team of over 150 professionals responsible for managing change, data, IT, innovation, digital services, and driving transformation across the Borough. As the Head of Change – Place, you will lead a diverse team comprising project managers, business analysts, service designers, benefits analysts, and PMO support officers. You will also be part of a wider, matrix-managed team that draws in colleagues from the service areas to form multi-disciplinary delivery teams.
The Digital & Change team is at the heart of Haringey’s commitment to delivering efficient, citizen-centric services. You will work closely with colleagues across different service areas, bringing new and innovative approaches to change to the forefront of service provision. This is a team that thrives on innovation and delivering transformation, and you will have the opportunity to shape its future direction.
About you
We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record in delivering large scale, major change programs in housing, regeneration, place-based services, or a mix of the three. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a senior change role, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex environments, manage project teams and workloads, and deliver tangible results. Your strategic mindset, coupled with a hands-on approach, will be key to shaping the future of Change and transformation in Haringey.
Experience in stakeholder engagement and a collaborative approach are essential. You should possess a deep understanding of the latest product management and program management trends and an understanding of the areas of housing and place. Importantly, as a Head of Change – Place at Haringey, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the community. Working for a council offers a unique opportunity to lead with purpose, ensuring that your efforts contribute to a value-led impact on the lives of our residents.
If you are ready for an exciting challenge and share our commitment to driving positive change, we invite you to apply.
Working for Haringey
At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 30 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.
