• Political sensitivity with an ability to make progress in complex policy areas and a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability. • Builds best-in-class, lean, internal governance, systems and processes. • Takes, and develops others to take, a highly commercial approach; someone who can take managed risks. • Ability to think strategically with appropriate level of detail analysis to plan and execute. • Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence at all levels. • Ability to apply discretion and initiative in dealing with complex issues. • Commitment to Surrey County Council’s values, behaviours and equal opportunity policies, with an ability to demonstrate personal leadership on the importance of diversity. Relevant experience • Substantial experience, evidenced by a solid track record of success, of leading the delivery of a capital programme in complex, devolved and dynamic organisations, ideally within both the public and private sectors. • Experience of managing and resolving difficult situations dynamically, promoting confidence in the service and in the Council. • Experience of leading transformation, implementation of new ways of working and delivery of culture change in a large complex organisation. • Experience of transforming an operational
estate service to improve workforce productivity and customer service.
Other requirements
• Politically restricted officer post.
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