Project | Salix Finance 2020 |
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Organisation | Salix Finance |
Job Description | An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Programme Manager to join a growing organisation. We're looking for an experienced manager with a proven track record of leading and implementing projects, implementing strategy and driving delivery. You will have experience managing and motivating a team. You will understand how government works and have experience in establishing credibility and trust with key stakeholders, to build and extend influential networks. Senior Programme ManagerJob Title: Senior Programme Manager Reporting to: Assistant Director Programmes Location: Central London, Monument Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months Job description reviewed: August 2020 OrganisationSalix Finance is currently an independent not for profit company established to accelerate public sector investment in energy efficiency technologies. Salix is publicly funded by the government departments BEIS, DfE, and the Welsh and Scottish Governments. Salix works with public sector bodies throughout the UK, helping them make progress towards achieving their carbon reduction target. The existing client base includes Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, Higher and Further Education institutions, Schools and Academies, Central Government and Emergency Services. Since 2004, Salix has worked with over 2,300, clients and more than 17,000 individual projects and is estimated to save the public sector over £2.5 billion of lifetime savings. The Salix office is based near Monument Tube station. Currently there are over 50 staff working for Salix, and the company is growing. Salix have been awarded Investors In People Gold accreditation, and has recently been awarded Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For in 2020. Job PurposeAs a Senior Programme Manager, you will manage a team of 3-4 Programme Managers overseeing the strategy and delivery plans for the teams. You will be responsible for managing multiple Loan and Grant Projects across the various teams and strategically developing the future pipeline of projects across funding programmes. You and your team will engage directly with the client base to help build pipeline and influence client plans. On a regular basis you will prepare performance reviews for the Chief Executive, Director of Programmes & Technical Services, Director of Finance & Resources and the Board of Salix. Salix is going through a period of significant financial growth. A substantial aspect of this role is to support the growth of the company and concentrate on building the customer base with a sustainable pipeline project opportunities across all programmes in England, Scotland and Wales and central government. You will also be an active member of the Corporate Management Team, contributing to strategic decision making across the company. Your supporting team of Programme Managers are jointly responsible for managing the delivery of ~£250m of project delivery which is expected to grow over the next five years. The successful candidate will also develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships with funders, clients and partners and to ensure that all risks in the lifecycle of a Loan and or Grant Programmes and with individual projects are managed effectively. Key responsibilitiesReporting and Budgeting
Project Management
Management
Inclusive of any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade. Salary£40,000 - £54,000 is the salary scale Level 7 (or equivalent) management qualification bar at £46,000 Ability to progress on the incremental scale is dependent on performance The scale increases in increments of £2,000 Employee Benefits
Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
OTHER
Appointment processSalix is an equal opportunities employer and has a policy of equal pay. Salix operates a probationary period for all new staff. This ensures people joining Salix can find out that the job meets their expectations and that Salix can support each member of staff in their role. The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed term 3-month probationary contract. Successful completion of the probationary period will lead to an offer of employment contract. If the successful candidate is already employed by Salix there is no requirement to complete a second probationary period. Candidates must demonstrate that they meet the qualifications, experience, skills and abilities listed in the Person Specification in Appendix 1.In order that candidates focus on the experience, skills and abilities in the Person Specification a key is provided for method of assessment nine specific areas have been highlighted in bold. Candidates should place greater emphasis on these nine points in their written statement which should be no more than 2,500 words. Other aspects of the Person Specification will be evidenced from your CV, test and the final interview. Candidates will also be expected to undertake a testing exercise relevant to the role. How to applyIf you wish to apply for this role, please submit all of the following to applications@changeagents.org.uk.
Please specify in the application subject the job title you are applying for and within the email where you saw the job posted. Appointment timetableThe position has been advertised on Tuesday 25th August 2020 Applications will close on Friday 11th September 2020 Longlisting will take place week Tuesday 15 September 2020 Assessment exercise will take place on Monday 21 September 2020 If you are shortlisted interviews will take place Friday 25 September 2020 If you intend on applying for the post of Senior Programme Manager, please hold these dates in your diary. Key information about application
If you have any questions please direct these to contact@changeagents.org.uk or call 01572 723419 Keywords: Carbon Reduction, Sustainability, Environment, Energy Efficiency, Senior Project Manager, Project Management, Strategic Delivery Manager, Programme Lead, Green Investment |
Project County | London |
Location | Central London |
Salary | £40,000 - £54,000 salary scale |
Application Deadline | 2020-09-11 |
Interview Date | 2020-09-25 |
Hours Per Week | 37.00 |
Places Available | 1 |
Status |
Closed - no further applications permitted |