Thank you for your interest in this crucial and challenging position. In order to apply for this position please visit , http://www.runnymede-chf.co.uk/content/ but if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our retained consultants, SOLACE Enterprises, who will be able to help you.

Our expectations of the new Corporate Head of Finance are nothing if not stretching. Runnymede’s potential is immense – with significant assets, access to resources, and a motivated and capable team – and you’ll marshal all of these to achieve our ambitious objectives. We recognise that our corporate financial strategy will play a fundamental role in enabling us to transform the organisation, and in turn to drive regeneration and economic development across the Borough. With several high-profile projects under our belt (including a popular and striking building shared with the police service and county council) we’re set to achieve in ways that would be impossible for many larger authorities to consider.

It’s a job that could define the next phase of your career – and we’re uncompromising about the calibre of individual we’re looking for – but if you feel that you have the vision and experience to succeed, we look forward to hearing from you.

Equal Opportunities

If you meet the Essential Criteria on our Person Specification, we want to encourage you to apply to work with us whatever your ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or whether you have a disability. If you or anyone you know have decided not to apply or pursue an application because information supplied by us, or contact with us, has suggested that your application would not be welcome, please let us know or, if this is difficult for you, ask someone to do so on your behalf.

Positions with Runnymede Borough Council are available only to applicants who are permitted by law to work in this Country. Applicants from outside the UK will be expected to meet their own interview and relocation travel costs to point of entry in the UK.

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To reach this goal whilst also providing excellent waste services, we need outstanding members of staff. We are a growing team; we currently have three permanent posts but are expanding to meet the demands of the Council’s financial savings programme. As part of this programme, Waste will be responsible for delivering £3.8m of strategically significant savings over the next three years.

We’re looking for an expert statistician who will be able to take the lead on collecting, organising, manipulating and reporting on our complex waste data. You will also be responsible for our statutory reporting to Waste Data Flow.

The reports and forecasts you provide will be extremely valuable and a crucial part of all aspects of our cost-savings work. You will contribute heavily to this cost-savings work, and will need to have excellent communication skills to complement your statistical expertise.

You’ll need to be motivated and keen to take on responsibilities. You’ll also need to be able to use your initiative when the situation demands it, and be able to work efficiently both on your own and as part of a close, friendly team.

In return, we’re offering a senior-level post, which recognises the value of your experience and provides you with an excellent opportunity to expand on your first-rate knowledge and skills.

Kingston is a great place to live and work. You can read more about the area and the council’s performance in Destination Kingston (http://www.kingston.gov.uk/destination_kingston_2011-2015.pdf). You’ll note in this publication that waste and recycling is held up as a shining example of some of the council’s best work in recent years. Wouldn’t you like to be involved?

Closing date: 06 February 2012

Provisional interview date: During weeks commencing 13th and/or 20th February 2012

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1 Year Contract:

The Royal Borough of Kingston is one of the top-performing London boroughs in waste and recycling. Last year our residents recycled and composted 47% of their waste, and we’re continuing to push towards achieving 50% and beyond.

The Waste Team is also undertaking a significant corporate role in the Council’s approach to financial savings, and will be responsible for delivering £3.8m of strategic savings over the next three years.

To reach this goal whilst also providing excellent waste services, we need outstanding members of staff. We are a growing team; we currently have three permanent posts but are expanding to meet the demands of the Council’s financial savings programme.

We’re looking for an experienced contracts manager who will be able to lead on the delivery of savings from our existing contracts. This work will be a project within our cost-savings programme, and it will be your responsibility to ensure the relevant savings targets are met, or, where possible, exceeded. It will also be an essential part of your role to share your knowledge and experience with colleagues.

We’re looking for senior-level knowledge and skills that will complement the team’s existing structure, and provide us with capacity to achieve the demanding efficiency targets we’re going to meet in coming years.

You’ll need to be motivated and keen to take on responsibilities. You’ll also need to be able to use your initiative when the situation demands it, and be able to work efficiently both on your own and as part of a close, friendly team.

In return, we’re offering a senior-level post, which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to use and develop your first-rate knowledge and skills.

Kingston is a great place to live and work. You can read more about the area and the council’s performance in Destination Kingston (http://www.kingston.gov.uk/destination_kingston_2011-2015.pdf). You’ll note in this publication that waste and recycling is held up as a shining example of some of the council’s best work in recent years. Wouldn’t you like to be involved?

Closing date: 17 February 2012

Provisional interview date: During weeks commencing 27th February or 5th March 2012.

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We don’t really expect you to possess the skills of a tailor. But if you have the gold thread needed to connect our services and communities, you could be ideal for this role.

As Strategic Director, you will be cut out to make your mark in our Corporate Management Team and will champion excellence in everything we do. You will also provide strong leadership skills and support to three heads of service who manage high profile front-line services.

In this influential role, you will meet the needs of residents and communities by identifying opportunities for commissioning partnerships, creating new relationships and developing innovative ways of working.

You must be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial flair in managing contractual relationships, large scale procurement and outsourcing, and be able to create a positive, results-orientated organisation. A strong mix of political awareness, contract management, effective influencing and negotiating skills will be key, plus the ability to maximise the benefits of partnership service deliveries with our contractors.

To find out whether you could be the perfect fit for us, contact Mary Orton, Chief Executive on 01483 523208 or emailmary.orton@waverley.gov.uk .

Visit www.waverley.gov.uk/strategicdirector for more information.

Interview dates: 21 and 22 February 2012

Application Options

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