Candidate Briefing Pack Head of Socio-Economic Regeneration, Tottenham London Borough of Haringey

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1 Candidate Briefing Pack Head of Socio-Economic Regeneration, Tottenham London Borough of Haringey Tottenham Regeneration Programme Haringey Council, Enterprise Centre, 639 High Road, London N17 8AA T penna.com Head of Socio-Economic Regeneration 1

2 Dear candidate, Thank you for taking the time to look at the exciting role of Head of Socio Economic Regeneration for Tottenham at Haringey Council. Your interest in Haringey comes at a great time we believe Haringey is the future of London. We are at the heart of the capital s growth boasting superb transport links and enormous potential for the new housing, jobs and more that will make us London s best borough. Don t just take our word for it independent research from commercial experts Bilfinger GVA recently found that jobs growth here will outstrip anywhere else in London in the next 20 years, including Westminster and the City of London. We ve already secured more than 1billion investment in our ambitious regeneration plans, and change is happening on the ground. We re developing a robust Local Plan and dedicated Area Action Plans to support regeneration in Tottenham and Wood Green, as well as clear planning policy that will demonstrate we are serious about driving change in Haringey. In Tottenham, we will deliver 10,000 new homes and 5,000 new jobs by However, we are clear that this growth must engage, involve and benefit our local communities. Working across a wide range of internal and external partnerships, you could be the driving force behind ensuring we deliver on the social and community facilities, education, jobs and training opportunities and enable the residents of Tottenham to benefit from transformational change and growth. And that s backed by strong leadership politically and at an officer level we are determined to see Haringey fulfil its potential and have a clear vision for the kind of borough we want it to be. You will be part of a supporting organisation, with development opportunities and backing to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed. Haringey is also a fantastic place to live and work, with all the ingredients that make London the world s greatest city iconic neighbourhoods like Muswell Hill, Crouch End and Highgate sit alongside world-class gigs and events at Alexandra Palace and Premier League football at Tottenham Hotspur FC. If you are looking to be part of this exciting future and have the skills and passion we need then please talk to our advising consultant Reece DAlanno I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Helen Fisher, Director Tottenham Programme penna.com Head of Socio-Economic Regeneration 2

3 Head of Socio-Economic Regeneration, Tottenham Generic Role Profile: Leadership Level: Tier 3 Role Purpose, Context and Scope: Accountable for leading and managing specific Council services at a tactical delivery level, providing professional expertise, leading on a complex programme or the commissioning of services for the Council. Post holders will provide strong leadership management and guidance regarding the allocation of resources, risk management, change management and behaviours within a specific service area. Indicative Accountabilities: Lead and work collaboratively across all service areas with other senior managers (including those from partner organisations and agencies) in order to deliver services, generate efficiencies and create synergies wherever possible. To influence and contribute to delivering objectives set out in the corporate plan. Instil in direct reports the imperative for accountability, responsibility, collaboration and integration with other areas across the Council. Drive significant cultural change through the corporate infrastructure in order to drive service excellence. Lead, manage and develop staff so that they are capable of and motivated to achieve the corporate and service aims and objectives. Be totally accountable for associated budget, and have affordable plans in place to deliver the Medium Term Financial Plan. The post holder must ensure that Health & Safety legislation and the Council s Health & Safety requirements are complied with and monitored within. Be aware of and comply with the Council s Equal Opportunities Policy. Indicative Dimensions: Management of People priority in the Tottenham Regeneration programme (corporate priority) specific service areas or specific programmes or providing professional expertise or commissioning of services with some integration with external partners. Financial management of People team and budget Decisions taken are consistent with Council policies and procedures. There is managerial control exercised through the review of results. Haringey Values: Lives, and can articulate for others, our values: Human Ambitious Accountable Professional Indicative Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Deep and detailed knowledge of principles and practices of socio-economic regeneration gained through extensive experience and development in a relevant field. Degree level or equivalent qualification plus substantial post qualifying in specialised field. Membership of appropriate professional body by examination (e.g. CIPFA, RICS). Management qualification (e.g. DMS, MBA etc.) or equivalent experience. Excellent communication skills in order to lead and motivate employees, negotiate with partners etc. Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives. Ability to manage complex service delivery within a challenging and political environment. Understands the commercial context of the service they provide. Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders. Good IT skills, including MS Office. Example Job Titles: Head of Socio-Economic Regeneration Tottenham Indicative Performance Measures: Delivery of the People priority in the Tottenham Strategic Regeneration Framework Delivery Plan (Cabinet approved, 2014) Achievement of Council s Corporate Priorities - working across the Priority Boards to drive performance improvement in Tottenham of key indicators Leadership Qualities: Achieving Ambitious Outcomes Takes responsibility for the delivery agenda; planning activities and for achieving results. Typically looks 12 months ahead. Service Excellence Consistently strives to achieve the best for the community and residents. Focuses on quality in everything. Has a positive and dynamic approach. Thinks Differently Handles complex information. Comes up with a range of ideas and proposes well thought out solutions. Visible Leadership Leads service confidently; builds and supports teams. Understands the skills and capabilities of the team, provides feedback and encourages development. Work in Partnership; One Council - Understands the value of working together. Looks to build relationships, share information and collaborate on important issues, to achieve better results. Open Communication - Open, friendly, clear and confident. Adapts the way they communicate and can make an impact, influencing others and building support. Listens carefully to others to understand different views.

4 Job Specific Job Title and Service Area: Head of Socio-economic Regeneration Tottenham Regeneration, Planning and Development directorate Role Purpose: 1. To structure and drive delivery of a comprehensive socio-economic regeneration programme (People Priority) as part of the Tottenham Regeneration programme, as set out in the Tottenham Strategic Regeneration Framework and Delivery Plan (2014). Main Responsibilities (in addition to indicative accountabilities overleaf): 1. To lead on the strategic development and drive delivery of the People priority in the Tottenham regeneration programme. 2. To co-ordinate and hold to account through the Council s Corporate Plan the service areas responsible for delivery of key People services in Tottenham (including but not limited to Economic Development, Public Health, Early Help, Schools and Learning, Commissioning, Adult Social Services, and Community Safety), and track progress of interventions to improve the performance of key indicators. This will include joint working to develop targeted interventions, and acting as a link between services, both within council and with external partners such as the Police, schools. 3. To oversee the programme reporting of the People programme, this will include projects being delivered by the Tottenham Regeneration team, and by other service areas through the Priority Board structures. 4. To manage the People team (organisational structure below) and budget. 5. To shape optimal service models for the new facilities in Tottenham that will be delivered through the regeneration programme, e.g. new healthcare, education, community facilities provision, working with other service area leads and the Area Regeneration Managers. 6. To lead engagement with key stakeholders such as the GLA, Police, schools, GPs on the development and delivery of the People programme. 7. To be the outward-focused Voluntary and Community Sector lead within the Tottenham Regeneration team, working with Commissioning and other service areas as required. 8. To seek new funding opportunities that enhance the quality and impact of socio-economic regeneration. 9. To establish an effective monitoring and evaluation framework for the People priority. This is expected to include establishing a research partnership. 10. Oversee and develop the overall approach to community engagement taken by the regeneration programme, working with Area Regeneration Managers, Regeneration Communications Officers and the Programme Director. 11. To be accountable to Members and other stakeholders for the delivery of the People priority, reporting as required through the usual local democratic processes, and through the programme reporting structure. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience (in addition to those stated overleaf): 1. Has experience or in depth knowledge of working in regeneration or associated service areas. 2. Has worked at a Senior Manager level in a team environment 3. Experience of leading complex socio-economic regeneration or related projects

5 Job Specific 4. Resilient with excellent people management skills 5. Ability to build strong relationships 6. Challenging but solution focused 7. Tenacious (can do attitude) 8. Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills 9. Full of creative and innovative ideas, able to bring people with them along the journey 10. Ability to see the bigger picture and look ahead 11. Can translate complex information/data into meaningful action and outcomes 12. Self aware of themselves and their surrounds able to adapt to the environment or audience Dimensions: Role reports to: Programme Director, Tottenham Regeneration No. Direct reports: 3 No. Indirect reports: 1 (apprentice) Total staff headcount: 4 Staff budget: 230k (core); 935k grant 2015/16 Other budget: TBC Organisational Structure (attach as an appendix):

6 Benefits of the role Opportunity to develop and deliver a comprehensive and holistic approach to tackling deprivation delivering on a key corporate programme for the Council Opportunity to work in one of the largest and most exciting regeneration programmes in London Ability to influence and work with a wide range of senior stakeholders from across London Opportunity to create a cutting edge approach to comprehensive regeneration Challenges of the role The scale of the area is huge it covers 8 wards and comprises approximately 120K people. The area has some fantastic assets and a vibrant community but also areas of intense deprivation Much of the delivery and resources for the People programme will lie in other parts of the Council and other stakeholders. The post holder will need to have excellent influencing and communication skills to inspire and collaborate This is the context of wider public service cuts Building community capacity and resilience with limited resources Ensuring that the People programme is fully integrated into the extensive physical transformation project Key priorities in the first 12 months Moving the People programme into delivery Identifying sufficient resources to drive through a coherent programme Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and bringing their resources to bear Complete the external grant programme of pathfinder projects Leading on shaping up of the new community and social infrastructure to be delivered via the physical programme Lead on overarching approach to community engagement penna.com Head of Socio-Economic Regeneration 3

7 How to apply: Before you apply, please ensure that you have read the Job Profile in detail. Your supporting statement must demonstrate the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. To apply please visit You will need to submit the following: Your current CV including the contact details of 2 referees Supporting statement aligned to the person specification (maximum 4 pages) A one page document outlining your most relevant intervention which is aligned to the role Equal Opportunities form Key dates Application Closing Date 4th July 2016 Preliminary interviews w/c 11th July 2016 Final Assessment centre w/c 25th July 2016 For a confidential and informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Reece D Alanno on or Yvonne Skingle on penna.com Head of Socio-Economic Regeneration 4