Strategy & Governance Group Manager

London Borough of Bromley Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career average pension scheme

Flexible working practices

Bromley employee benefits scheme

Cycle2Work

Salary Sacrifice Lease Car

Technology Scheme

GymFlex

Discounts

Job summary

London Borough of Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Strategy & Governance Group Manager to lead strategy, governance and service improvement across the housing department, with responsibility for budgets and reporting to senior managers.

You will manage managers, oversee contract assurance, and deliver high-quality services for our community, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management and driving innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategy, governance and service improvement.
• Proven ability to manage substantial budgets or funding programmes and deliver complex projects.
• Strong leadership skills with experience of managing managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, governance and service improvement across the housing department.
• Provide strategic oversight of contract assurance and financial controls.
• Develop and present reports to senior managers and oversee risk management.
• Manage managers and direct reports to drive performance and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Strategy & Governance Group Manager

Permanent / Full time, 36 hours per week

Grade: MG6 £49,651 - £62,501

We are seeking an experienced manager to lead strategy, governance and service improvement across the department, predominantly within housing.

You will be responsible for managing managers and other direct reports, providing strategic oversight of contract assurance across the department, predominantly within housing.

You will also oversee arrangements for the Crisis and Resilience Fund, ensuring the fund is delivered in line with government guidance, with robust financial controls and clear reporting.

Working across teams, you will:

• Regularly review processes and procedures, including preparation for the potential procurement of a new housing IT system in the new year.
• Lead complex, high-profile projects and respond quickly to changing business needs.
• Improve customer service and oversee audit responses and improvement actions.
• Develop and review strategies and write and present reports to senior managers.

You must have demonstrable experience of managing substantial budgets or funding programmes and delivering complex projects. This must include financial planning, monitoring expenditure and outcomes, managing risk, and reporting to senior stakeholders. You will also bring strong leadership skills, experience of managing managers, and a track record of improving services.

You’ll join a supportive, friendly, and highly committed team working together to drive innovation, strengthen compliance, and deliver high - quality services for our community.

Working arrangements

You will be required to work in the office at least two days per week, with flexibility to attend more frequently to meet business needs. You will ensure appropriate management cover during managers' absences, including taking direct responsibility for frontline services when required to maintain service continuity.

Interviews will be held week commencing 23 rd November

For more information or an informal discussion about the position please contact Tessa Wilson on 020 8313 4515 or email: [e-mail]

We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award).

We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities.

As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment.

We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme;

• Competitive pay
• Career average pension scheme
• Flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme
• Cycle2Work
• Salary Sacrifice Lease Car
• Technology Scheme
• GymFlex
• A wide range of local and national discounts