PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Head of Regeneration & Place Grade: JNC

Directorate : Resources & Regeneration

S: criteria for shortlisting

Knowledge and Experience / Substantial experience of regeneration and place making
Comprehensive knowledge of the environmental and regeneration issues facing the borough.
Excellent understanding of the political interface in a local authority and the role and needs of elected members
Track record of successfully leading delivery of major regeneration programmes
Seniormanagement experience of leading, managing and motivating multi disciplinary teams to achieve high performance
Substantial partnership working with a range of internal and external organisations to deliver common objectives
A successful track record of leading large teams
Experience at senior management level and understanding of the issues facing the management of a public sector organisation in the current climate.
Significant experience of advising on asset strategy and policy for a large organisation, including planning at a corporate level and across agency boundaries
Significant involvement in developing budgets and funding strategies, monitoring and financial management and control. / S
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Behaviours, Skills and Abilities / Ability to plan and work towards a long term strategic vision for Lewisham and translate that vision into reality.
A creative and imaginative approach to regeneration and place making, able to act strategically and develop creative and innovative solutions
Highly motivated, engaging and confident decision maker, able to enthuse, motivate and influence others.
Able to motivate a large team to deliver consistent results, meet objectives and deliver new ways of working
Commands authority and is able to work with and win Members’ trust.
Able to establish effective and productive working relationships with both colleagues and external stakeholders.
Able to act both corporately and collaboratively
Inclusive and supportive team player.
An open and honest approach as part of which people are treated consistently, fairly and with respect
Rational and strategic thinking
Evidence of commitment to professional development
Able to understand complex policy issues and present them to a range of groups including staff, external partners, stakeholders and elected Members
A creative and imaginative approach to the management of capital and assets balanced with the ability to manage risk effectively.
Appreciate the equality and diversity issues affecting the operation and delivery of public sector services.
Ability to lead very large, high profile work programmes
Strong analytical skills
Highly effective communication skills; written, oral and presentational
Able to lead, motivate and manage a large workforce to achieve individual and organisational goals.
Able to work as part of a management team contributing to the organisation’s overall objectives.
Able to represent Lewisham to a wide range of audiences
Personal Qualities / A strong and highly motivated leader with energy and credibility who commands the confidence of Members, senior managers,
staff, business partners and stakeholders
Personal authority and stature to lead by example, achieve successful outcomes and able to act firmly and decisively