About The Role
Job Title: Sufficiency, Planning & Capital Investment Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: 10HC £43,421 - £47,420 per annum
Closing date: 28/07/2024
The Role
Herefordshire Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated Sufficiency, Planning & Capital Investment Manager. This presents an exciting opportunity to improve educational outcomes for children and young people in Herefordshire by playing a major role in improving teaching and learning environments across the county.
As the Sufficiency, Planning and Capital Investment Manager, you will run a small team and ensure that there are sufficient quality school places and that the management of the school capital programme is appropriate to improve outcomes for children and young people. The role will require liaison with colleagues in SEND, Business Analytics, Admissions, as well as schools and other partner agencies.
The successful candidate will use skills gained through academic or professional qualifications and practical experience. They will have excellent communication, organisational, and people skills, together with experience of working on capital projects, preferably in schools or similar organisations. You will also have experience of data analysis and interpretation in order to write formal reports.
Although not essential, it would be advantageous to have a good understanding of the operation of schools and school buildings and the application of Department for Education Good Estate Management, Design Guides, and Building Bulletins.
If you feel you could make a difference and are able to quickly develop good working relationships, work well within a climate and culture of continuous improvement, and can receive, understand, and convey information and ideas effectively, we would love to hear from you.
We Offer
* Starting salary of £43,421 - £47,420
* Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
* Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and, in some instances, home working
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees
* Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back, and discounts.
About Us
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.
Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners, and all of us who work with Children & Young People.
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role. To apply, please submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
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