Project Manager - Corporate AssetsNext

As the Quality and Improvement Service Manager within the SENAR team, you will report directly to the Head of SENAR. This is a high profile, challenging position. You will be responsible for providing exceptional leadership and expertise to ensure continuous improvement in the work of the SENAR service. You will be accountable for leading:

• Quality assurance, monitoring, and service evaluation so that opportunities for improvement are identified and embedded
• Preparation, planning and co ordination of evidence for Ofsted and/ or other statutory inspections
• Maintaining robust strategic data intelligence and reporting frameworks so that leaders within SENAR can ensure the service fulfils statutory and regulatory duties
• The recruitment of excellent colleagues within SENAR, onboarding, induction and continuing professional development
• Performance management practices so that success is celebrated and areas of concern are addressed swiftly and appropriately
• Maintaining a clear focus on relationship based, customer care so that the service continues to build trust with families and other stakeholders
You will line manage a team of Senior Officers who will support you in this ambitious and important work. Your proven impact leading improvement in professional practice and service delivery for children, young people and families will form the basis of your credibility in this role. You will be excellent at communicating with, and motivating, colleagues at all levels within the service. You will be used to working to deadlines and be adept at managing a number of different priorities simultaneously. You will thrive in a role that requires you to influence all stakeholders to deliver change and improvements that make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and families. To be part of this dynamic team and to play your part in the improvements we are delivering for Birmingham families, please get in touch.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.