Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Head of Property Design and Delivery to join Staffordshire Council on an initial 6 month contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. The Role: This role will oversee the insourcing of a Property Professional Services Design function via TUPE, managing a team of approximately 30 professionals and overseeing supplier relationships. The role is pivotal in transitioning services from external providers to in-house delivery, including full responsibility for TUPE processes. The post holder will provide strategic leadership, ensure service excellence, and drive innovation in property design and delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the TUPE transfer of a property professional services design function from external providers into the Council Provide strategic and technical leadership to a multidisciplinary design and delivery team Ensure continuity of service throughout the transition period, with particular focus on education projects Oversee supplier relationships and specialist consultancy commissions Establish and embed effective systems, processes and governance to support in-house delivery Advise senior leadership on organisational design, operating model options and future recruitment requirements Ensure the design function is fit for purpose, innovative and delivery-focused Act as senior technical authority across architecture, design management and capital delivery ..... full job details .....