Overview

Head of Communities - Interims, Job Switch. Working at system level to advise and influence partners, commissioners and senior leaders to shape the strategic direction of the prevention and early intervention agenda. Leading a team of Service Leads in the design and delivery of borough-wide services aimed at building community capacity, improving health and wellbeing and tackling inequality; thereby reducing/delaying demand and cost to public service.Strategic oversight of a number of integrated community-based services, which include multi-disciplinary and integrated neighbourhood teams, funded by a range of internal and external sources.Teams include but not restricted toCommunity Safety and Community Safety PartnershipLive Well ServiceLibraries and Information ServiceThis role will be integral to galvanising and leading a universal contact model and neighbourhood-based offer which supports people who have the greatest need; providing the right support, in the right place and at the right time.This role will work directly with other Heads of Service, to ensure the strategy and delivery maximise opportunity for collaboration and learning and providing Swindon residents with a joined up prevention and early intervention service as well as a quality universal offer.Responsibilities

Set medium to long term priorities for the services; taking account of wider system pressures, statutory responsibilities and resourcing; horizon scanning and ensuring programmes are effective, sustainable and meet demand.Lead Service Managers to ensure service level business plans are aligned to corporate plans, translating missions and pledges into tangible action for Managers to take forward.Lead service development, design and delivery, ensuring programmes and resources tackle root causes of demand and health inequalities, focusing particularly in those parts of the Borough where demand on public services is highest.Lead and oversee the management of integrated community services as a key part of a future integrated model of prevention and engagement for residents; building agile and responsive services which has a core offer of improving outcomes for residents and families.Work with internal and external colleagues to explore and determine best use of local assets in line with the development and delivery of an integrated community hub model; putting prevention and early intervention at the heart of neighbourhoods.Influence at a senior level (CEO, Director and Head of Service) across the Swindon system; partnering with health, police, fire, voluntary, parishes, businesses, community and faith sectors for the betterment of residents.Offer expert advice on areas of prevention, health improvement, health promotion, volunteering, community development and engagement to internal and external stakeholders, Members and senior leaders.Qualifications

Significant experience developing synergies and partnerships within the Council and with external partnersSignificant depth and breadth of management experience delivering outcomes at a senior levelExcellent management skills to drive services and ensure the strategic direction of the Council is achieved in a value-added wayStrong influencing and problem solving skills with a willingness to take managed risks to achieve successful outcomesProven experience of working with Members, MPs, Parishes, communities and major stakeholders and an in-depth understanding of the political and complex environment the council works withinHigh levels of competence in inspiring change through strong advocacy and compelling storytellingStrong and effective negotiation skills to develop and maintain partnerships and collaborations at a senior leadership levelProven knowledge and experience of seeking external funding and creating new opportunitiesProven experience of managing complex budgets and multi-faceted teamsSeniority level

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ContractJob function

ManagementIndustries

Strategic Management Services

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