About The Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed individual to lead our Partnership Delivery Team. The aim of the role is to oversee the management of grant income received totalling over £50m annually and to arrange contracts and grants with a range of service delivery partners. The Partnership Delivery Team manage a range of Welsh Government Grants including the Housing Support Grant, Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Grant, the Children and Communities Grant and the new Shared Prosperity Grant.
About the job
The successful applicant will oversee the development and implementation of contracts and grants to third sector and statutory partners. A key element of the role is to proactively develop and maintain effective joint working arrangements between a variety of partners across Cardiff, joining up and improving the delivery of preventative, protective and supportive services for vulnerable people in the city, in line with the Council’s strategic aims as well as those of the Welsh Government and UK Government.
The successful applicant will directly manage a staff team and work closely with other managers across the Directorate and the wider Council, as well as with key partners including Health, Police, Probation, and the third sector.
As part of the transformation agenda the post holder will also assist in the wider range of operational planning, development and implementation of key work programmes that support the strategic direction of the Council’s Corporate plan, Wellbeing plan and Community Safety plan.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will have demonstrable experience of managing contracts and grants, awareness of different terms and conditions and an understanding of financial controls and relevant legislation in Wales and the UK. You will have experience of managing staff and resources and the ability to deliver change effectively. The role will involve working with internal and external partners to ensure activity is delivered successfully, therefore excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
The successful applicant will need to have experience of working with new technology and have excellent digital skills. You will need to work well within a busy team and be able to work on your own initiative and to set deadlines.
Additional information
The post is temporary until 30th March 2025.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools-based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
If you wish to have an informal discussion after reading the job description and person specification, please contact Louise Bassett, Operational Manager, Partnerships and Joint Commissioning on (029) 2023 4249.
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Louise Bassett, Operational Manager, Partnerships and Joint Commissioning on (029) 2023 4249.
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