Experienced and effective Interim Leadership at Executive/Strategic Director level in local government leading and supporting structural changes. Portfolio empahsis includes, Place, Enviroment, Economy, Transport and Community related services. Particularly experienced in multi-discipline management with an "outcomes" emphasis in rapidly changing organisational and funding climatesMember of respective Chief Executive's senior management board.Also offers specialist project focused inputs, drawing on a broad base of professional and managerial experience.Very quick to pick up context, issues and dynamics and able to hit the ground running.Used to complex interactions, demanding stakeholders, managing £xxx million budgets. Highly experienced and successfully in driving transformational change for better value and in context of reduced resources available. Organisationally courageous and able to take difficult decisions when they are needed. Inclusive and reliable, with sound judgment. Adaptable, resilient, cheerful and with a high workrate. Recognised by Chief Executives, peers, staff, Members and strategic partners as a leader and “player” who genuinely makes a difference. Excellent references from all Chief Executives and council Leaders.Specialties: Leadership of Environment/Places and related service areas:- Planning; Economic development, Infrastructure; Transport; Highways; Waste; Streetscene, Regulatory services, Libraries and LeisureCorporate strategic management and transformation:-Strong “one council” outlook; business re-engineering and innovation; strongly cross-cutting; politically, administratively and financially astute; focused on value for money; effectiveness in partnerships and collaborative working.
Listed skills include Leadership and Change Management.
