Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services. Candidate pack

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1 Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services Candidate pack

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3 Contents Help us to shape Lancashire s future 5 Welcome from the Leader 7 Political composition of the county council 8 Job Description 10 Person Specification 12 Terms of employment and employee benefits 13 How to apply 15 3

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5 Help us to shape Lancashire s future Lancashire is a place we re very proud of, and we re proud of our county council too. Like most large organisations, though, there are some things we need to excel at in order to effect long-term improvements. Our new Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services will take up an important seat around the strategic leadership team table and will be instrumental in the delivery of a range of ambitious and major projects across our economic development, highways, transport, environment and community services. It s an exciting time for Lancashire and this new role requires an exceptional candidate who can manage a broad and varied portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Director of Resources (s151) this will oversee the delivery of a range of high profile and ground-breaking programmes that will change the landscape of our county and improve the lives of millions of our residents and visitors. A crucial part of the role will be to provide strategic leadership, working with a range of external partners and stakeholders to enable economic development and jobs growth that will unlock our county s economic potential. You will lead the way in making long-term changes that ensure that our services are fit for our growing population as we work to improve our county s environment and infrastructure. You will also be the strategic lead for our most universal services and whether that be our roads, libraries, museums or registration services, they play a huge part in the daily lives of Lancashire residents and are important for the council s reputation. This is a challenging role and we re looking for someone with substantial experience, a detailed knowledge of how to deliver high calibre services, and the leadership qualities to match. Supported closely by our Chief Executive and Director of Resources (s151), senior leadership team, council leader and cabinet, the successful candidate will be empowered to secure the required improvements for the long term. In return we offer the range of challenges and opportunities you will have working for one of the largest councils in the country. You will have some truly fantastic people to work with in supporting our diverse communities and, if you don t know it already, a county that is a great place to spend your leisure time whatever your interests. We also offer a salary commensurate with the scale of this high profile role. 5

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7 Welcome from the Leader Firstly, thank you for taking an interest in this opportunity. Appointing a new Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services will be a big decision for us and I appreciate that it will also be a big decision for you to choose to apply. Before you do, I am keen to explain a little more about what you can expect to find here. Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England and it spans twelve districts that cover a huge geographic area and a wide range of communities both urban and rural. As a county council our remit is substantial, varied and complex - but our purpose is simple we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working as efficiently and effectively as possible to prioritise the services they need and want. This is a crucial time for Lancashire County Council, and we must create a more financially stable council that will future-proof our improvements to critical services. This role will oversee the delivery of several of the priorities of my administration including a number of ambitious programmes and projects that will benefit the people of Lancashire for decades to come. We are operating in difficult circumstances, as can be seen across the country, the demand on services continues to rise at the same time as we face an unprecedented financial challenge. We are getting back to basics, and that means we must concentrate on making real improvements by implementing ways of working that are within our financial means, but that do not have an adverse impact on the quality of our service delivery. And that doesn t mean we can t be ambitious - Lancashire s potential is immense. Whether it s reopening much needed libraries, attracting even more economic investment or filling potholes properly, we believe that there s a lot we can achieve just by working differently. The Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services role is a critical next step for us to ensure we have the long term leadership this challenge demands. It will not be an easy task for anyone but you will be coming into a supportive environment as part of a team of officers and members determined to make the right decisions that will make sure Lancashire continues to grow and prosper. If you are inspired by this opportunity, and have the requisite skills and experience, I would urge you to apply. Best wishes County Councillor Geoff Driver CBE Leader of Lancashire County Council 7

8 Political composition of the county council Our corporate governance structure consists of a leader, a cabinet and an overview and scrutiny function. The full council, which sets the budget and council tax levels and approves the council s policy framework, consists of 84 county councillors. Full council appoints the leader, who then appoints cabinet members. The cabinet, chaired by the leader of the county council, implements policy and runs county services. Individual cabinet members have been given specific areas of responsibility, but all decisions are taken collectively by cabinet. The current political composition of seats on the council is: Conservative 42 Labour 30 Independent 5 Liberal Democrat 4 Vacant seats 2 UKIP 1 The next county council elections will be held in May District and parish councils The Lancashire County Council administrative area has 12 district councils and over 200 parish and town councils. The districts are: Burnley Borough Council Chorley Borough Council Fylde Borough Council Hyndburn Borough Council Lancaster City Council Pendle Borough Council Preston City Council Ribble Valley Borough Council Rossendale Borough Council South Ribble Borough Council West Lancashire Borough Council Wyre Borough Council The County of Lancashire also includes two unitary authorities i.e. Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen. 8

9 Parliamentary seats The County of Lancashire has 16 members of parliament ROSSENDALE & DARWEN WEST LANCASHIRE FYLDE PRESTON RIBBLE VALLEY SOUTH RIBBLE CHORLEY WYRE & PRESTON NORTH MORECAMBE & LUNESDALE LANCASTER & FLEETWOOD PENDLE HYNDBURN BLACKPOOL NORTH & CLEVELEYS BURNLEY BLACKBURN BLACKPOOL SOUTH Jake Berry MP (Conservative) Rosie Cooper MP (Labour) Mark Menzies MP (Conservative) Mark Hendrick MP (Labour) Nigel Evans MP (Conservative) Seema Kennedy MP (Conservative) Lindsay Hoyle MP (Labour) Ben Wallace MP (Conservative) David Morris MP (Conservative) Cat Smith MP (Labour) Andrew Stephenson MP (Conservative) Graham Jones MP (Labour) Paul Maynard MP (Conservative) Julie Cooper MP (Labour) Kate Hollern MP (Labour) Gordon Marsden MP (Labour) Europe Lancashire is in the European constituency of the north-west region, which returns eight members to the European Parliament. 9

10 Job Description - Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services Job title: Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services Grade/salary: Executive Director - 121, ,798 Location of work: County Hall, Preston Directly responsible to: Chief Executive & Director of Resources (s151) Purpose Reporting to the Chief Executive and working with Senior Leadership Team colleagues and the elected Leader, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Members, and in partnership with other private and public sector agencies, lead and direct the strategic objectives of Growth, Environment, Transport and Community Services to improve the performance of the Lancashire economy and services to residents. Align the strategy with wider council objectives and optimise resources to ensure effective delivery within a shifting political and economic context. This is underpinned by the Council s Core Purpose to enable the people of Lancashire to: Live a healthy life. Live in a decent home in a good environment. Have employment that provides an income that allows full participation in society. 10 Accountabilities/Responsibilities Advise elected Members and the Senior Leadership Team on appropriate strategies and policies required to deliver the job purpose. Contribute to a strong, cohesive and collegiate Senior Leadership Team, role model the organisation s values and lead the delivery of a number of strategic, cross cutting initiatives that reach beyond the functional and operational remit of the role. Deliver strategic, decisive, influential leadership and direction to ensure the combined efforts of internal resources and external partners and stakeholders are effectively co-ordinated to promote, regenerate, enhance and sustain economic development and jobs growth across Lancashire. Underpinned by an efficient and cost effective environment and planning service that promotes business, supports growth and unlocks the economic potential of the County in a sustainable way. Secure the efficient and cost effective delivery of a range of critical infrastructure and service provision including highways and transportation networks, household waste disposal services, libraries, registration and archive services that meet the needs of Lancashire residents and businesses and discharges all statutory requirements. Deliver inspiring leadership to create a culture of accountability that challenges the status quo and promotes a relentless approach to implementing solutions. Build a high performing senior team who gain leadership credibility by modelling the behaviours and performance standards expected of others and ensure they develop and maintain a motivated, performance focused workforce that is trained, professional, effective and committed to achieving successful outcomes and targeted objectives.

11 Promote and support a learning culture which considers emerging practice, research and latest thinking to continually improve and innovate across all service areas. Develop corporate strategy, strategic business plans and delivery metrics whilst contributing to overall organisational strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Ensure services are delivered and measured against internal and external objectives, performance targets and standards in order to improve the performance of the Lancashire economy and services to residents whilst driving out cost. Initiate, develop and influence external relationships with key stakeholders and partners on a local, regional and national level in line with the organisational strategy and direction. Develop solutions to new and emerging issues within a challenging financial landscape and constantly changing political and economic contexts. Lead on developments that mitigate against significant risk on business and organisational strategies. Performance Indicators Responsible for quality of service and compliance against statutory, legal, safety and best practice standards and requirements. Achievement of organisational objectives and targets Adherence to relevant internal/external quality standards Adherence to policies and procedures Delivery of joint performance indicators and standards of practice with partners and multi-agencies. Management Structure Chief Executive and Director of Resources (s151) Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services Customer Access Director of Economic Development & Planning Director of Programmes & Project Management Director of Community Services Strategic Economic Development LEP Coordination Business Growth Planning & Environment Programme Office Design & Construction Core Systems & Transformation Highways Public & Integrated Transport Waste Management Libraries, Museums, Registration & Culture 11

12 Person Specification (ED) Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services Qualifications 1. Educated to degree level in a subject related to the role or equivalent experience. (Essential). 2. Management or professional qualification. (Essential). Essential Experience (all is expected to be at a senior management level) 3. Successful leadership, management and motivation of people and financial resources to deliver service objectives across large and complex multi-disciplinary delivery teams. 4. Experience of successful service transformation that delivers improved outcomes at reduced cost, with evidence of innovative and transformational thinking and the achievement of more affordable models of service delivery. 5. Extensive experience of partnership and collaborative working to deliver continuous service improvement designed around the needs of the user. 6. Developing strategic solutions and outcomes to meet statutory requirements, regulations, improved service standards and in response to existing and emerging priorities. 7. Experience of operating within, and managing, an area of significant risk, exercising considerable judgement and authority whilst mitigating against the risk. 8. Experience of operating sensitively in a political environment, developing relationships with all members gaining respect, trust and confidence. Essential Knowledge and Skills 9. Extensive knowledge and understanding of local government and of the areas of responsibility. 10. Ability to set clear direction, goals and a culture of high aspirations to develop and implement strategic objectives. 11. Ability to demonstrate a high level of motivation, personal resilience and focus in order to ensure the delivery of excellent services. 12. Ability to influence, develop, motivate and change behaviour to achieve results through the effective leadership and management of people, financial resources and systems. 13. Ability to build, maintain and influence effective working relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders and partners. 14. Ability to understand the market(s) within which services are delivered and take a commercial approach to negotiations and business relationships. 15. Strong options appraisal and cost benefit analytical skills to provide critical and decisive direction and judgement. 16. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. 17. Ability to work collaboratively, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, and take shared responsibility for organisational performance. Other essential requirements 18. Commitment to equality and diversity. 19. Commitment to health and safety. 20. Display the LCC values and behaviours at all times and actively promote them in others. 21. This is an essential car user post. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who, as a consequence of a disability, are unable to drive. 12

13 Terms of employment and employee benefits The conditions of service are those prescribed by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services and by the county council. The appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance. Salary The salary scale is 121,274, increasing in four annual increments to a maximum of 131,798. You will be eligible to take part in the council s car lease scheme for senior officers or if you choose not to we will provide you with an annual cash amount of 5,300 as an alternative. Pension If you are not already a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme, you will be brought into the scheme when you take up your position. Annual leave You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave, plus 10 statutory and extra statutory days. Your leave entitlement will increase to 31 days after 5 years continuous local government service. Relocation expenses A relocation package is also available. 13

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15 How to apply We are working in partnership with Penna who are supporting us in managing the recruitment process. Your application should include: a current CV, including details of your current salary; a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria set out in our person specification; the names, positions, organisations and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (we will not approach your referees without prior consent); and details of any dates when you will not be available or when we might have difficulty contacting you. Submit your application You can submit your application for Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services by clicking here We welcome applications from people with disabilities. For an informal discussion, please contact Maggie Hennessy on or Amanda Riley on Recruitment timetable Closing date for applications 12 noon on Thursday 7 December 2017 Shortlisting (candidates are not w/c 18 December 2017 required to attend) Assessment centre and Mid/late January 2018 final panel interview 15

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