Head of Service Development

Head of Service Development needed in Worcester Paying £44.75 per hr ref RQ

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the procurement strategy for future waste disposal arrangements.
• Provide expert advice on waste management, disposal infrastructure, procurement routes and market engagement.
• Oversee the planning, governance and delivery of a major procurement programme from strategy through to contract award.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partners, advisors, government agencies and private sector organisations.
• Secure and coordinate the resources required to deliver programme objectives.
• Facilitate and support strategic decision-making through established governance frameworks.
• Identify, manage and mitigate programme risks, ensuring effective controls are in place throughout delivery.
• Lead the production of high-quality reports, business cases, policy papers and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Present complex information and recommendations to executive leaders, boards, committees and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice in waste management.
• Drive programme delivery against agreed budgets, timescales and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams and subject matter experts to ensure successful implementation.

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