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READING BOROUGH COUNCIL MANAGERS PAID MORE THAN 50K 2014 /15 ROLE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES GROSS REVENUE BUDGET FTE STAFF REPORTS Acting Housing Needs Manager Adult Social Care Solicitor Assistant Chief Accountant Management of Housing Advice and Homelessness Service including the delivery of the Council s statutory responsibilities in this area Management of the Housing Register and Allocation of Council and Housing Association properties including the delivery of the Council s statutory functions in this area Management of Voids Team, Floating Support Team Management of commissioned Homeless voluntary sector provision including single homeless accommodation, floating support services the Street Outreach Service and Housing Grants Management of budgets within the Housing Needs Service To provide written and verbal legal advice and representation to Adult Social Care in four Berkshire unitary authorities as required, and to the Education Authority, Schools and Governing Bodies in Reading. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework which governs the discharge of a local authority s statutory responsibilities in both these key areas To represent clients in matters or hearings in the County Court, Court of Protection and High Court and before the Coroner, and also in quasi-judicial Forums e.g. Independent Appeals Panels (Education), Independent Review Panels (Education) and Statutory Complaints Panels. Accountable for production of Council s Financial Accounts Accountable for Council s Day to Day Treasury Management function Accountable for Council s VAT affairs Senior Managerial Oversight of the Finances of the Housing Revenue Account 1 4.1m 45 0 1 3.8 40m

Building Control & Fire Safety Manager Chief Accountant Chief Auditor Communities & Customer Service Manager Corporate H&S Manager Corporate Improvement Manager Corporate Services Manager leading, managing and overseeing the effective implementation of the building control function to meet the Council s obligations under the Building Act. Deputy s151 Officer Management of Accountability for the Accountancy and Accounts Payable Sections Budgets Accounting for Council s Capital Programme Senior Managerial Oversight of the Finances of the Environment & Neighbourhood Services Directorate Implementing and managing the Council s internal audit programme for the continuous review and evaluation of the Authority s systems of internal control, governance and risk management. Manage the Council s response to fraud prevention and detection. Management of the Housing Management Service and Tenant participation Team Management of Tenant Participation Tenant Management of the Sheltered Housing Team To take the leading role in developing the 3 partnered Borough Councils strategies for the management of their health, safety and welfare responsibilities. To develop, implement and review the Councils health and safety policies, systems and procedures so that they can comply with all relevant legislation. To work closely with the Corporate Management Teams and others (i.e. Heads of Service, Trade Unions, Directorate Health and Safety contacts) to build a health and safety culture for the Councils. To lead and manage the Council s ICT Service To lead and manage the Customer Relations service Project and programme management of major transformation and improvement initiatives The delivery and management of both reactive and PPM works to the councils building stock. The management and delivery of the Service Level 2 530K 9 2.7m 27 635K 13 2.8 m 41 153K 3 5.5m 27 3m 13

Agreement for Property Services for schools. Technical advice to council departments. Responsible for carrying out new works/major refurbishments and improvements to council buildings. To support schools in raising standards of attainment and improving rates of progress through: provision of central and bespoke training; in class support for teachers and teaching assistants; working with subject leaders Manage the statutory duties around KS1 and KS2 moderation and monitoring Phonics Screening Checks, including: Cross Phase English Adviser reporting findings to the DFE, the LA and schools; recruiting 0 14 and managing moderation teams; providing appropriate training opportunities Organising a local writing project which includes: consultancy; venue and speaker bookings; collection of payments and payment of costs; administration Cross Phase English Adviser Cross Phase Mathematics Adviser Line manage the Every Child a Reader consultant To support schools in raising standards of attainment and improving rates of progress through: provision of central and bespoke training; in class support for teachers and teaching assistants; working with subject leaders Manage the statutory duties around KS1 and KS2 moderation and monitoring Phonics Screening Checks, including: reporting findings to the DFE, the LA and schools; recruiting and managing moderation teams; providing appropriate training opportunities Organising a local writing project which includes: consultancy; venue and speaker bookings; collection of payments and payment of costs; administration Line manage the Every Child a Reader consultant Provide a balance of challenge and support to mathematics teachers in order to improve attainment in mathematics. Oversee administration of end of key stage Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs) Work with schools to provide effective and appropriate challenge for vulnerable groups in particular more able learners 3 0 0.8 0 1

To promote innovation in learning and teaching providing teachers with support to improve mathematical pedagogy via appropriate CPD and networking opportunities. Lead the Customer Contact section of the Council s Customer Management Service Manage the business processes required to ensure an Customer Contact Manager efficient and effective service for both face to face customer 1.2m service and the call centre operations. 52 Lead the development of customer service activities to meet the requirements of legislation and council customer service standards. Responsible for Commissioning including performance management of drug and alcohol treatment for adults in Reading Borough Provides expert support to the Community Safety Partnership to strengthen its capacity to tackle problematic drug use and DAAT Manager associated criminality and antisocial behaviour Ensures that the Drug and Alcohol Action Team s work is integrated with the strategies of partner organisations and that local initiatives support national strategies. Leads on the development of the borough s alcohol strategy, liaising as necessary with all partners to achieve consistency 2.5m 17.6 Deputy Head of Highways & Transport Deputy Head of Legal Services Ethnic Minority Achievement Adviser and unity of purpose Transport strategy, transport planning, concessionary fares, car parks, parking, and private sector partnerships. To lead on work with national, regional and local partners in the development, co-ordination and implementation of cross authority bids Provide contract and procurement legal advice to the Council and manage the Contracts team of lawyers Member of Legal Services Management team Support the Head of Legal in the provision of general legal advice to the Council Develop and deliver EAL and ethnic minority teaching and support services in schools; Develop and promote equality and diversity policies and 4 9.6m 30 0 2.35 266k 5

procedures in schools and settings; Support schools and communities to promote the well being and achievement of children and young people from potentially underachieving ethnic minority groups Accountable for Council s Financial Ledger, Purchasing and Financial Systems Manager Cash Receipting Systems, and some related Financial Aspects of the Social Care System Responsible for the Development of Financial Systems to 396k 2.8 support the Council s business needs Management of Financial Systems Team Provision of training and Help Desk facility for the above Head teacher role Exclusions Officer Head Of Behaviour Services LSCB Safeguarding schools liaison officer 2.2m Ensuring that all children out of school have a full time place 51 or are working towards that Elective Home Education Service Maintain an up-to-date roll of its looked after children who are in school or college settings and gather information about their education placement, attendance and educational progress inform headteachers and designated teachers in schools if Head of Children in Care they have a child on roll who is looked after by the VSH s local authority ensure social workers, designated teachers and schools, carers and IROs understand their role and responsibilities ensure the educational achievement of children looked-after by the authority is seen as a priority by everyone who has responsibilities for promoting their welfare report regularly on the attainment of looked after children through the authority s corporate parenting structures. 110K 2 Head of Civic Services Responsible for the Council s Corporate Buildings Maintenance, Valuation & Asset Management and the Facilities Management of a number of RBC office and operational sites. 5 6m 70

Lead officer on the relocation project for the move to a new Civic Offices. Delivering support services and the Councillor Development Programme to the Council s elected members Strategic lead for the early years foundation stage and early education entitlement for 3&4 year olds Development of new childcare places for 2 year olds entitled Head of Early Years to early education. Play services including Play Rangers, holiday, and after 10 million approx 48 schools clubs Kennet Day nursery Parent partnership Senior Managerial Oversight of the Finances of the Education and Children s Services aspects of the DEACS Directorate Dedicated Schools Grant accounting and financial General Fund - 32m Head of Finance & management Dedicated Schools Grant - Accountancy, Education & Lead officer liaising with Schools and Schools Forum ensuring 9 95m Children s Services the appropriate regulations are adhered to Financial Stewardship of maintained schools across the borough and appropriate liaison with foundation and academy schools Senior Managerial Oversight of the Finances of the Adult Head of Finance & Resources Social Care and Housing aspects of the DEACS Directorate Senior Managerial Oversight of the Finances of the Public 60.4m 10 Health Service Accountable for Financial aspect of Social Care System Housing Operations Manager Strategic and operational management of the Housing Service including: Housing Needs Service, Housing Building Maintenance Service, Housing Management Service, Rents Service Liaison with Councillors, Heads of Service, Senior Officers, 54 203 external partners and Government Departments Leadership role in terms of policy, strategy and practice direction Management of budgets within the Housing Service Housing Projects Team Management of Repairs and Maintenance to 5700 properties 6.7m 90 6

Manager Management of professional Surveying teams Management of trade operatives Management of trading account Delivery of Reactive Repairs service to Reading and other customers Housing Repairs Team Manager Delivery of gas servicing contract 4m Management of above teams HR & Payroll Services Manager ICT Technology & Services Manager Income & Assessment Manager Independent Reviewing Officer (5) The development and delivery of HR advice and payroll services for the Council; Development & promotion of HR policies and procedures; Polices and systems for the recruitment and retention of staff IT Outsource Supplier Management ICT Strategy & Service Planning ICT Security ICT Service Management ICT Capacity Planning Responsible for the Collection Of Council Tax, Business Rates, Rents and Corporate Debt. Responsible for the payment and assessment of Housing Benefits and Council Tax Support Scheme Responsible for Management of the RBC Post Office Responsible for the Financial Crisis Support Scheme Responsible for the Financial Assessment Team Management ( Residential Care and Care Charges) To chair statutory Looked After Reviews for Children in Care and Children with Disabilities according to legislative requirements, policy and procedures, and monitor the performance of the Local Authority in relations to children s cases and Care Plans. To chair Child Protection Conferences according to legislative requirements and in accordance with LSCB Child Protection policy and procedures, and monitor the progression of case management and protection plans. 1.4m 23 0 0 4.5 million 98 0 0 7

Lead on implementation of Property Asset Management 0 0 Landlord Services & Business Support Manager system Responsible for data collection, validation & reformatting from current systems in preparation for input to new system LDF Planning Manager The delivery of the Council s Planning Service including: Planning policy; Determining Planning applications and undertaking appeals; The planning enforcement service; and natural environment functions. 1.35 27 Locality Manager for Older People & Physical Disabilities Operations and Support Service Manager Planning Manager Implementation Procurement & Partnerships Manager Project Manager - RE3 Waste Private Finance Initiative Overall responsibility of Older Person s and Disabled Adults Services. Including internal provider services. Management of the Assessment, Brokerage, Direct Payment and Review functions in Care Management Manage commissioning budget for external services within the independent sector Manage the Operations & Support service in DEACS ensuring effective and efficient use of the business support resources. Support directorate-wide requirements for e.g. records management, H&S monitoring, procedure reviews and preparation for statutory inspections of services. Management support for the contract and performance monitoring of a council-wide contract (the Temporary Agency Worker contract) Determining planning applications; and Undertaking planning enforcement. Develop and Implement the Council s Procurement Strategy Support Major Procurement Exercises Manage corporate contracts Contract Management of the re3 Joint Waste PFI Contract on behalf of Bracknell, Forest, Reading and Wokingham Borough Councils (including financial). Management of the three councils Budget for waste management and recycling. Supporting the Joint Waste Disposal Board (drawn from the three councils) in relation to their Joint Working Agreement. 8 25m 250 1.46 54.7 800k 17 158K 2 c 24M 2.6

Liaison with Defra regarding the contract. Schools Services Manager Senior Inclusion Adviser Senior School Adviser Service Manager Adult Social Care Service Manager - Childrens Improvement New School building commissioning, and Maintenance School Organisation School Meals service Admissions and Home to School Transport Services Lead responsibility for improving the performance of schools in managing SEN/Disability and Inclusion improving significantly the attainment of learners with SEN/ Disability and from identified groups of under-achieving learners give advice and support to schools and the Council on educational, organisational and management issues as they affect these objectives and areas of responsibility, commissioning services to meet these objectives, as needs require. Oversee standards in schools providing challenge, support and advice. Manage the Schools Causing Concern Budget allocating resources as appropriate. Manage the School Improvement Advisory Team (School Partnership advisers, Subject Advisers, NQT Manager, Governor Services Manager) To manage efficiently and effectively the assessment and care management teams responsible for delivery of Long Term and Intermediate Care services. To contribute to the strategic management of the community care service including health. To manage efficiently and effectively internal provider services for Older Adults. To manage efficiently and effectively a complex budget and expenditure of the service. Lead for improvement work Inspection preparation Next Generation Children s Social Care Principal Social Worker 1m 15 319k 4.3 755K 8 16m 160 0 3 Service Manager - Early Help To effectively manage a range of RBC early help services for 3.5m 124 9

children and families To support ongoing improvement of service quality and impact for local families To develop relationships with partners in Reading that strengthens the contribution to the wider local early help service offer. Manage a range of services for children and their families, including services for children in need/ family support, child protection and children looked after, asylum seekers and leaving care. Lead role in the strategic development of services for children and their families Providing a professional lead for Children s Trust staff 3m 80 Contribute to the management development of managers of children s teams. Influence services provided by partners or commissioned direct and Monitor performance Service Manager - Family Support Service Manager - Intensive Support Service Manager Family Placements Oversees the strategic running of the Youth Offending Service, the management of specialist youth services including Participation, Relationships Education, Young Carers, Teenage Pregnancy & SOURCE (young people s drug and alcohol service). The role also oversees the running of the Edge of Care team, Family Group Conference Service and the Troubled Families programme. Manage the Adoption Service which provides adopter recruitment, assessment and approval local and national family finding for Reading children support packages for adoptive/post-adoption placements Manager the Fostering Service provision (which includes specialist schemes such as those for children with disability) assessments for court foster carer recruitment, assessment and approval local and national family finding for Reading children support for foster placements 10 1.78m 40 6.6 million 64.5 FTE

private fostering arrangements Service Manager Access, Children's Social Care Service Manager, Disability Services Solicitor ((Adult Social Care & Education) Manage 2 residential units providing services to children with disability. One of which provides long term care and the other provides a pattern of short breaks for children living with their parents. Line management responsibility for the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, Access & Assessment and Multi Systemic Therapy. Local Authority Designated Officer for allegations management, regarding the children s workforce in Reading. Strategic responsibility for missing children, child sexual exploitation, rapid response for child deaths, the electronic social care record, and domestic violence affecting children. To manage the social work and provider services for adults and children with disabilities To manage efficiently and effectively the services staffing and care purchasing budgets, identifying areas for greater efficiency and cost effective delivery of care and support. To play an active role in meeting the strategic aims and objectives of the Directorate. To ensure that the work of the teams and resources are regularly reviewed, monitored, evaluated and recorded to ensure a high quality of service. To work in partnership across organisational boundaries both externally and internally including people with disabilities to achieve positive outcomes for individuals. To have lead responsibility to ensure that performance targets are met and reported on appropriately. To provide written and verbal legal advice and representation to Adult Social Care in four Berkshire unitary authorities as required, and to the Education Authority, Schools and Governing Bodies in Reading. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework which governs the discharge of a local authority s statutory responsibilities in both these key areas To represent clients in matters or hearings in the County 11 1.56m 34.5 17m 83.2 0 1

Court, Court of Protection and High Court and before the Coroner, and also in quasi-judicial Forums e.g. Independent Appeals Panels (Education), Independent Review Panels (Education) and Statutory Complaints Panels. To provide legal advice and representation to Children s Solicitor (Childcare) 6 Social Care in the six Berkshire unitary authorities as required on any legal issue connected with Children services, to include Child Protection, Care Proceedings, Special 0 1 each Guardianship and Adoption law. To represent clients in court hearings Overall Lead Financial Managerial Oversight of the Finances Strategy & Business Support Manager Strategy and Transitions Manager SEN Team Leader (JLT) Team Manager (E & N Area) of DENS Oversight of the Finances of the Environment, Culture and Sport Services Management of the corporate energy contracts & Financial oversight of the energy efficiency programme Ensure statutory duties are met with regard to Statutory Assessments and Statements of Special Educational Need. Ensure that the recommendations in the Children and Families Bill are met. To write a SEN strategy, consult, write an action plan as a result and ensure the three year objectives are delivered Allocation of childcare cases within the Joint Legal Team Supervision and appraisal of childcare solicitors and barristers, legal support and secretaries Carrying a legal caseload and otherwise performing all other duties of a Childcare Solicitor To represent clients in court hearings Liaison between JLT and three designated Local Authority clients. Assist Team Principal with liaison with courts Part of the senior management team along with Team Principal. Manage a team of social work staff with primary aim to safeguard children and young people. Recruitment, selection and retaining of social work staff 12 2.5m 0 5 0 6 3.8 1.132m 19

within the local authority. I provide supervision, C Consider and provide comments/decisions on a number of reports, which includes within the family court arena. Chair variety of meetings to directly and indirectly safeguard children, including developing practice and services within the community. Team management of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub and Access & Assessment Team including the Parental Substance assessing referrals for children in need, including those in need of safeguarding and protection. Team Manager (Access & Misuse Service. Assessment) Supervise & manage processes & workers for receiving and 1.3m 27.5 Team Principal (Joint Legal Team) Overall management and performance of the Joint Legal Team. Carrying a legal caseload and otherwise performing all other duties of a Team Leader and Childcare Solicitor To represent clients in court hearings Undertaking complex legal matters Overall Liaison with client authorities Work lead on behalf of the 6 client Authorities Overall liaison with courts Overall budgetary responsibility Supervision and appraisal of team management and other direct reports 3.1m 7 13