The Role
Post: Strategy & Performance Manager
Salary: £46,684 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £46,684 - £60,620 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 18 December 2020 at 16:00 GMT
An exciting opportunity has arisen to take up a new role with London Fire Brigade’s (LFB) Property Department act as a Strategy & Performance Manager covering the London portfolio. The post holder will use technology and data to deliver a more aligned Property management operating model. The role will involve engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders to drive, champion and influence the successful delivery of evidence and insights to support the vision and wider strategy of LFB. The role includes the scope for the post holder to bring new insights and intelligence through the development of innovative ways of working and tools for the department.
The post holder will need to work effectively with the Property Senior Management Team and with senior teams across LFB and the GLA to develop and implement the department plan and progress the delivery of high-level priorities through governance.
To apply for this role it is important you have worked on strategic programmes and project management skills are essential as you will engage with a diverse range of professional and technical disciplines. It is essential that you can work well under pressure and that you can communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.
Qualifications / Experience
• Demonstrable experience as a Programme/Project Manager working for a large complex organisation.
• Experience of leading, motivating and managing the performance of support staff and ensuring they are trained and developed accordingly.
• High level analytical research and planning skills and ability to use data to support and inform delivery and strategic developments.
• Experience of budget preparation and financial cost control methods and numerical and analytical skills in order to keep accurate financial records and to produce financial estimates and profiles.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
To apply, please complete the online application and upload the following documents:
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter (max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below). If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access and the full advert.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place in January 2021. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted and because of the current Covid-19 situation you will need to be able to conduct an interview over a video conferencing service such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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