TPF Recruitment are supporting a fantastic firm of chartered accountants based in Medway who are searching for a Personal Tax Manager, or mixed Tax Manager to join their tax team. You will work closely with the partners, supporting the future growth and development of the tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding accountancy practice in an exciting position offering fantastic exposure and future progression prospects. Our client is offering flexible working hours and a hybrid working pattern. There is a lot of flexible on the remit of the position, and many of the responsibilities will be built around the candidates experience and aspirations. You will be responsible for: Managing a portfolio of personal clients with complex tax affairs, focusing on UK individuals, HNWIs, and some trusts. (A corporate portfolio can be included for a mixed tax practitioner). Tax planning projects such as non-domicile issues, onshore and offshore trusts (and other structures) and, capital gains and inheritance tax issues Reviewing and completing more complex tax returns Overseeing your teams compliance function and making sure all deadlines are met Manage HMRC enquiries and dealing with HMRC correspondence of both compliance and advisory nature Managing junior members of staff including helping them with technical and personal development Supporting the Partners with the growth and development of the tax department through networking, marketing and business development. Requirements Ideally CTA and/or, ATT/ACA/ACCA qualified, you will have developed a personal tax career within an accountancy practice or specialist tax firm. Your experience will have been developed in any mix of Top Tier, Top Ten, 50, larger regional independent firm background, or specialist tax firm and your background will likely have focused down the personal tax, or mixed tax route with a strong compliance and tax planning skill set. Benefits 55,000 - 70,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable 25 days annual leave + bank Holidays Competitive pension scheme Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to arrange a confidential conversation (phone number removed) (url removed)
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
TPF Recruitment are supporting a fantastic firm of chartered accountants based in Medway who are searching for a Personal Tax Manager, or mixed Tax Manager to join their tax team. You will work closely with the partners, supporting the future growth and development of the tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding accountancy practice in an exciting position offering fantastic exposure and future progression prospects. Our client is offering flexible working hours and a hybrid working pattern. There is a lot of flexible on the remit of the position, and many of the responsibilities will be built around the candidates experience and aspirations. You will be responsible for: Managing a portfolio of personal clients with complex tax affairs, focusing on UK individuals, HNWIs, and some trusts. (A corporate portfolio can be included for a mixed tax practitioner). Tax planning projects such as non-domicile issues, onshore and offshore trusts (and other structures) and, capital gains and inheritance tax issues Reviewing and completing more complex tax returns Overseeing your teams compliance function and making sure all deadlines are met Manage HMRC enquiries and dealing with HMRC correspondence of both compliance and advisory nature Managing junior members of staff including helping them with technical and personal development Supporting the Partners with the growth and development of the tax department through networking, marketing and business development. Requirements Ideally CTA and/or, ATT/ACA/ACCA qualified, you will have developed a personal tax career within an accountancy practice or specialist tax firm. Your experience will have been developed in any mix of Top Tier, Top Ten, 50, larger regional independent firm background, or specialist tax firm and your background will likely have focused down the personal tax, or mixed tax route with a strong compliance and tax planning skill set. Benefits 55,000 - 70,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable 25 days annual leave + bank Holidays Competitive pension scheme Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to arrange a confidential conversation (phone number removed) (url removed)
Senior Tax Manager - Belfast - Top 4 Firm Your new company Hays are thrilled to be partnering with this top tier firm. Our client's client's growing Belfast Tax team is seeking experienced candidates in corporate tax to join as a Corporate Tax Senior Manager. Our clients Corporate Tax team specialises in advising local and international businesses on managing their tax affairs in the UK and abroad. Your new role Hays are looking to recruit a Senior Manager based in our clients Belfast office with significant and varied experience of advising both locally and internationally owned businesses, including private equity portfolio companies on a broad range of complex matters. This is a key role in a growing team, working closely with experienced Partners and Directors and having responsibility to develop new client relationships, identifying, and pursuing new opportunities from within our market. You will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of client engagements, including both locally and internationally owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies and family offices and business owners. As a Senior Manager with a corporate tax focus, you will be encouraged to work on a variety of clients and lead projects across several areas, introducing the relevant specialists as appropriate. You will develop market leading relationships with both our interesting clients (including many well-known household names) and internal stakeholders, collaborating across the firm when developing client relationships or delivering complex projects. As a Senior Manager, you will maintain an expert level of relevant tax knowledge, remain up to date with technical developments including changes in tax law and legislation, such that you can advise clients and internal stakeholders on the latest tax technical issues, including delivering sessions at client / knowledge events. Your role includes supervising, coaching, and providing regular feedback to Managers, Senior Associates and Associates within the team while also keeping more senior stakeholders updated on progress. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will possess initiative, drive, and the proven ability to work with and help lead a growing team, with the personal skills to maintain deep, trusted long-term relationships with our clients and contacts in the market. The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: Relevant and up-to-date UK tax knowledge - varied experience of more complex tax issues facing both locally and internationally owned businesses and private equity portfolio companies. Strong project management skills - ability to manage several demanding client projects while remaining resilient and planning workload for self and others. Excellent communication skills - the candidate will be expected to be the point of contact on complex client engagements in their portfolio while supporting a range of stakeholders including client contacts and PwC staff. Excellent written communication - providing thorough and robust review of all written deliverables, including reports, technical memos and other concise advice for clients. Coaching and delegation - the successful candidate will help other Senior Managers and Managers in the team coach, develop and delegate to a team of associates and senior associates, helping them grow their tax technical expertise alongside their client management skills. Efficient use of technology - in managing client and contact relationships, pursuing opportunities, and overseeing the delivery of analysis and written deliverables. Evidence of contributing to business development activity and winning new client work ACA and/or CTA qualified with at least 4 years post-qualification experience. What you'll get in return Exposure to a varied and interesting client base A collaborative and supportive leadership team and peer group Local clients What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Senior Tax Manager - Belfast - Top 4 Firm Your new company Hays are thrilled to be partnering with this top tier firm. Our client's client's growing Belfast Tax team is seeking experienced candidates in corporate tax to join as a Corporate Tax Senior Manager. Our clients Corporate Tax team specialises in advising local and international businesses on managing their tax affairs in the UK and abroad. Your new role Hays are looking to recruit a Senior Manager based in our clients Belfast office with significant and varied experience of advising both locally and internationally owned businesses, including private equity portfolio companies on a broad range of complex matters. This is a key role in a growing team, working closely with experienced Partners and Directors and having responsibility to develop new client relationships, identifying, and pursuing new opportunities from within our market. You will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of client engagements, including both locally and internationally owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies and family offices and business owners. As a Senior Manager with a corporate tax focus, you will be encouraged to work on a variety of clients and lead projects across several areas, introducing the relevant specialists as appropriate. You will develop market leading relationships with both our interesting clients (including many well-known household names) and internal stakeholders, collaborating across the firm when developing client relationships or delivering complex projects. As a Senior Manager, you will maintain an expert level of relevant tax knowledge, remain up to date with technical developments including changes in tax law and legislation, such that you can advise clients and internal stakeholders on the latest tax technical issues, including delivering sessions at client / knowledge events. Your role includes supervising, coaching, and providing regular feedback to Managers, Senior Associates and Associates within the team while also keeping more senior stakeholders updated on progress. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will possess initiative, drive, and the proven ability to work with and help lead a growing team, with the personal skills to maintain deep, trusted long-term relationships with our clients and contacts in the market. The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: Relevant and up-to-date UK tax knowledge - varied experience of more complex tax issues facing both locally and internationally owned businesses and private equity portfolio companies. Strong project management skills - ability to manage several demanding client projects while remaining resilient and planning workload for self and others. Excellent communication skills - the candidate will be expected to be the point of contact on complex client engagements in their portfolio while supporting a range of stakeholders including client contacts and PwC staff. Excellent written communication - providing thorough and robust review of all written deliverables, including reports, technical memos and other concise advice for clients. Coaching and delegation - the successful candidate will help other Senior Managers and Managers in the team coach, develop and delegate to a team of associates and senior associates, helping them grow their tax technical expertise alongside their client management skills. Efficient use of technology - in managing client and contact relationships, pursuing opportunities, and overseeing the delivery of analysis and written deliverables. Evidence of contributing to business development activity and winning new client work ACA and/or CTA qualified with at least 4 years post-qualification experience. What you'll get in return Exposure to a varied and interesting client base A collaborative and supportive leadership team and peer group Local clients What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Hays Accounts and Finance
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Hays is recruiting for one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms. The firm is a fast-growing firm with big ambitions and looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Director or Senior Manager for their Cambridge office. When you become part of the Tax team, you will discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. The National Corporate Tax Service Line works with clients across a broad range of business types and sectors, from owner-managed businesses and middle market organisations to large multinational groups. They manage their tax affairs on the compliance side whilst also acting as expert advisors when planning matters arise. The latter includes, but is not exclusive to, due diligence, transactions and restructuring, as well as innovation relief. About the role You will work on a varied portfolio of clients and groups, some with complex tax affairs, ensuring both excellent client service and identification of further work opportunities. The role will include undertaking the more complex compliance work, reviewing work undertaken by junior team members, and working on a variety of advisory projects. In addition, you will have the opportunity to assist senior staff through involvement in business development opportunities, proposals and networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of being at home and in the office on a weekly basis. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You'll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking! Responsibilities: Being an integral part of a high-performing tax compliance and advisory team that supports and advises a range of interesting, fast-growing and entrepreneurial companies and their owners, as well as larger corporates and international clients who operate in a range of sectors. Being a key part of the client service team and taking ownership of a client portfolio, including leading the delivery of a premium corporation tax compliance service and being the client's main contact during the process, having regular dialogue with key members of the client's team. Providing value-adding, technically accurate, clear and concise tax advice covering a range of technical issues relevant to your client's business risks, challenges and opportunities. Such areas are likely to include: international expansion, transfer pricing, R&D tax relief, group & shareholder reorganisations, loss relief, tax treatment of interest, capital allowances and tax aspects of acquisitions and disposals. With assistance, building your external network of peers (client and non-client) and maintaining an understanding of the breadth of the firm's capability and general business and economic factors relevant to our clients. Working closely with the partners and directors in tax and other service lines to go out to market and support the business development activities in the region. Liaising regularly with colleagues in other departments to assist them in providing a high-quality service to their clients and identifying tax-related risks and opportunities for their clients. Embracing the mindset of continual improvement in your skills, knowledge and capability for the benefit of our clients, and as part of your own development as well as others, providing coaching and guidance to junior members of the team. About the ideal candidate You will have solid corporate tax advisory experience, effective team leadership and business development skills. Opportunities for progression are open for the right candidate with excellent support for training and development needs. ACA qualified (or equivalent). CTA qualified, preferred, or proven tax advisory experience. Experience in a client or customer-facing role. Excellent corporate tax compliance experience in preparing and reviewing tax computations. Comprehensive corporate tax technical knowledge and experience. Proven tax advisory experience in technical matters. Proven experience in client handling and managing a busy portfolio. Experience and interest in business development and converting relationships into fee-paying work. Significant previous experience operating as a Manager or a similar role is required or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake an Associate Director role. Rewards and benefits Our client recognises that their people are their most important asset. You will be offered a flexible reward and benefit package that will help you have fulfilling experiences - both in and out of work, including assets that enhance your health and wellbeing, helping you maintain a strong work/life balance. With competitive financial rewards and a culture of recognition for hard work, you will feel truly rewarded. Please apply online or contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Hays is recruiting for one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms. The firm is a fast-growing firm with big ambitions and looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Director or Senior Manager for their Cambridge office. When you become part of the Tax team, you will discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. The National Corporate Tax Service Line works with clients across a broad range of business types and sectors, from owner-managed businesses and middle market organisations to large multinational groups. They manage their tax affairs on the compliance side whilst also acting as expert advisors when planning matters arise. The latter includes, but is not exclusive to, due diligence, transactions and restructuring, as well as innovation relief. About the role You will work on a varied portfolio of clients and groups, some with complex tax affairs, ensuring both excellent client service and identification of further work opportunities. The role will include undertaking the more complex compliance work, reviewing work undertaken by junior team members, and working on a variety of advisory projects. In addition, you will have the opportunity to assist senior staff through involvement in business development opportunities, proposals and networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of being at home and in the office on a weekly basis. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You'll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking! Responsibilities: Being an integral part of a high-performing tax compliance and advisory team that supports and advises a range of interesting, fast-growing and entrepreneurial companies and their owners, as well as larger corporates and international clients who operate in a range of sectors. Being a key part of the client service team and taking ownership of a client portfolio, including leading the delivery of a premium corporation tax compliance service and being the client's main contact during the process, having regular dialogue with key members of the client's team. Providing value-adding, technically accurate, clear and concise tax advice covering a range of technical issues relevant to your client's business risks, challenges and opportunities. Such areas are likely to include: international expansion, transfer pricing, R&D tax relief, group & shareholder reorganisations, loss relief, tax treatment of interest, capital allowances and tax aspects of acquisitions and disposals. With assistance, building your external network of peers (client and non-client) and maintaining an understanding of the breadth of the firm's capability and general business and economic factors relevant to our clients. Working closely with the partners and directors in tax and other service lines to go out to market and support the business development activities in the region. Liaising regularly with colleagues in other departments to assist them in providing a high-quality service to their clients and identifying tax-related risks and opportunities for their clients. Embracing the mindset of continual improvement in your skills, knowledge and capability for the benefit of our clients, and as part of your own development as well as others, providing coaching and guidance to junior members of the team. About the ideal candidate You will have solid corporate tax advisory experience, effective team leadership and business development skills. Opportunities for progression are open for the right candidate with excellent support for training and development needs. ACA qualified (or equivalent). CTA qualified, preferred, or proven tax advisory experience. Experience in a client or customer-facing role. Excellent corporate tax compliance experience in preparing and reviewing tax computations. Comprehensive corporate tax technical knowledge and experience. Proven tax advisory experience in technical matters. Proven experience in client handling and managing a busy portfolio. Experience and interest in business development and converting relationships into fee-paying work. Significant previous experience operating as a Manager or a similar role is required or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake an Associate Director role. Rewards and benefits Our client recognises that their people are their most important asset. You will be offered a flexible reward and benefit package that will help you have fulfilling experiences - both in and out of work, including assets that enhance your health and wellbeing, helping you maintain a strong work/life balance. With competitive financial rewards and a culture of recognition for hard work, you will feel truly rewarded. Please apply online or contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Location: Essex Salary Package : 46,142 - 52,514 per annum Benefits for the Regulatory affairs Officer : Permanent full-time role with stability and employment benefits Prestigious local authority Work for a special project within DEPARTMENT FOR NEIGHBOURHOODS AND ENVIRONMENT PUBLIC PROTECTION Local government pension scheme Generous annual leave Flexible working Training and development NonStop Consulting is currently working with UK government authority to recruit a Regulatory Affairs Officer for one of the local councils in Essex. Responsibilities of Regulatory Affairs Officer: To carry out a range of complex Regulatory Services duties including taking lead responsibility for statutory functions involving projects / inspection programmes / major or complex investigations / supervising other staff members / regional coordination work / council's corporate projects (business partnerships etc) Please apply if: - you have experience applying national/regional/local policies to regulatory services work - evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) - complex housing disrepair issues/ complex investigations - you have Professional Qualification in a relevant area of Regulatory Services You can send your CV directly to me at (url removed) If you believe this opportunity isn't the right fit for you but know someone who would be a great match, we would love to hear from them! We offer a 200 referral bonus through our referral scheme.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Location: Essex Salary Package : 46,142 - 52,514 per annum Benefits for the Regulatory affairs Officer : Permanent full-time role with stability and employment benefits Prestigious local authority Work for a special project within DEPARTMENT FOR NEIGHBOURHOODS AND ENVIRONMENT PUBLIC PROTECTION Local government pension scheme Generous annual leave Flexible working Training and development NonStop Consulting is currently working with UK government authority to recruit a Regulatory Affairs Officer for one of the local councils in Essex. Responsibilities of Regulatory Affairs Officer: To carry out a range of complex Regulatory Services duties including taking lead responsibility for statutory functions involving projects / inspection programmes / major or complex investigations / supervising other staff members / regional coordination work / council's corporate projects (business partnerships etc) Please apply if: - you have experience applying national/regional/local policies to regulatory services work - evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) - complex housing disrepair issues/ complex investigations - you have Professional Qualification in a relevant area of Regulatory Services You can send your CV directly to me at (url removed) If you believe this opportunity isn't the right fit for you but know someone who would be a great match, we would love to hear from them! We offer a 200 referral bonus through our referral scheme.
Location: Essex Salary Package : 46,142 - 52,514 per annum Benefits for the Housing Regulatory affairs Officer : Permanent full-time role with stability and employment benefits Prestigious local authority Work for a special project within DEPARTMENT FOR NEIGHBOURHOODS AND ENVIRONMENT PUBLIC PROTECTION Local government pension scheme Generous annual leave Flexible working Training and development NonStop Consulting is currently working with UK government authority to recruit a Housing Regulatory Affairs Officer for one of the local councils in Essex. Responsibilities of Housing Regulatory Affairs Officer: To carry out a range of complex Regulatory Services duties including taking lead responsibility for statutory functions involving projects / inspection programmes / major or complex investigations / supervising other staff members / regional coordination work / council's corporate projects (business partnerships etc) Please apply if: - you have experience applying national/regional/local policies to regulatory services work - evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) - complex housing disrepair issues/ complex investigations - you have Professional Qualification in a relevant area of Regulatory Services You can send your CV directly to me at (url removed) If you believe this opportunity isn't the right fit for you but know someone who would be a great match, we would love to hear from them! We offer a 200 referral bonus through our referral scheme.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Location: Essex Salary Package : 46,142 - 52,514 per annum Benefits for the Housing Regulatory affairs Officer : Permanent full-time role with stability and employment benefits Prestigious local authority Work for a special project within DEPARTMENT FOR NEIGHBOURHOODS AND ENVIRONMENT PUBLIC PROTECTION Local government pension scheme Generous annual leave Flexible working Training and development NonStop Consulting is currently working with UK government authority to recruit a Housing Regulatory Affairs Officer for one of the local councils in Essex. Responsibilities of Housing Regulatory Affairs Officer: To carry out a range of complex Regulatory Services duties including taking lead responsibility for statutory functions involving projects / inspection programmes / major or complex investigations / supervising other staff members / regional coordination work / council's corporate projects (business partnerships etc) Please apply if: - you have experience applying national/regional/local policies to regulatory services work - evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) - complex housing disrepair issues/ complex investigations - you have Professional Qualification in a relevant area of Regulatory Services You can send your CV directly to me at (url removed) If you believe this opportunity isn't the right fit for you but know someone who would be a great match, we would love to hear from them! We offer a 200 referral bonus through our referral scheme.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Interim Director - Sustainable Development on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Lead, manage, deliver and develop the Division's services and resources in a manner consistent with the Council's aims and policies and the professional standards falling within the scope of the Division. Lead the Sustainable Development senior management team and the overall aims, objectives, statutory obligations and targets. Lead the strategic management of a range of functions and provide specialist advice to the corporate management team on policy strategy and regulation within the remit of the role. Given the portfolio of responsibilities the post also plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Council's corporate vision, Luton 2040, in relation to the town centre regeneration, airport growth, inward investment and strategic transport. More specifically the Sustainable Development Division leads on the ambition to become a net zero carbon town by 2040. You will be responsible to: To make an active and positive contribution to the Council's strategic plans and policies, as well as to the process of implementing cultural change and organisational development and facilitate the creation of a common purpose across the organisation, by working across cross cutting areas collaboratively as a member of the Senior Management team. To implement the Council's modernisation agenda, by providing support at all levels and by promoting the active participation of local people in the Council's affairs. To promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff. Ensure the embedding of a digital focus applied across the whole of the way we work, in service plans and outcomes. To be accountable for ensuring the highest standards of health and safety across the Council and, more specifically, within areas under your direct control. To regularly review and evaluate the resource requirements of your services, in terms of both maintaining essential service delivery and proactively bringing about improvement, development and efficiency. To actively foster and develop positive relationships with all local agencies and partners, including the voluntary sector and local business, as well as with other statutory bodies at regional and national levels. Skills and Experience: Successful track record and background of consistent achievement as a senior manager including strategic management of transformation programmes, operational performance and financial budgets Extensive experience of developing strategic and local policies and their delivery in respect to sustainable, integrated land use, transport and environmental proposals Able to work effectively with partners and the community demonstrating drive and passion to understand and achieve joint goals and objectives, sharing information and valuing others experience and expertise Able to grasp and comprehend a situation, it's component parts and implications, and find and organise practical and effective resolutions by making and acting on sound decisions Able to stand back and consider the strategic 'bigger picture' including setting the long term plan and delivering the vision for the way forward Able to understand and apply business and commercial principles to the service, considering costs, profits, markets and added value Professional qualification in a relevant discipline land use planning, transportation or environment Membership of a relevant professional body, RTPI, CIHT, CILT or similar Understanding of current relevant legislation and statutory requirements associated with the respective service delivery portfolio Able to attend meetings outside office hours and work in other activities at weekends and in the evening About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Interim Director - Sustainable Development on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Lead, manage, deliver and develop the Division's services and resources in a manner consistent with the Council's aims and policies and the professional standards falling within the scope of the Division. Lead the Sustainable Development senior management team and the overall aims, objectives, statutory obligations and targets. Lead the strategic management of a range of functions and provide specialist advice to the corporate management team on policy strategy and regulation within the remit of the role. Given the portfolio of responsibilities the post also plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Council's corporate vision, Luton 2040, in relation to the town centre regeneration, airport growth, inward investment and strategic transport. More specifically the Sustainable Development Division leads on the ambition to become a net zero carbon town by 2040. You will be responsible to: To make an active and positive contribution to the Council's strategic plans and policies, as well as to the process of implementing cultural change and organisational development and facilitate the creation of a common purpose across the organisation, by working across cross cutting areas collaboratively as a member of the Senior Management team. To implement the Council's modernisation agenda, by providing support at all levels and by promoting the active participation of local people in the Council's affairs. To promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff. Ensure the embedding of a digital focus applied across the whole of the way we work, in service plans and outcomes. To be accountable for ensuring the highest standards of health and safety across the Council and, more specifically, within areas under your direct control. To regularly review and evaluate the resource requirements of your services, in terms of both maintaining essential service delivery and proactively bringing about improvement, development and efficiency. To actively foster and develop positive relationships with all local agencies and partners, including the voluntary sector and local business, as well as with other statutory bodies at regional and national levels. Skills and Experience: Successful track record and background of consistent achievement as a senior manager including strategic management of transformation programmes, operational performance and financial budgets Extensive experience of developing strategic and local policies and their delivery in respect to sustainable, integrated land use, transport and environmental proposals Able to work effectively with partners and the community demonstrating drive and passion to understand and achieve joint goals and objectives, sharing information and valuing others experience and expertise Able to grasp and comprehend a situation, it's component parts and implications, and find and organise practical and effective resolutions by making and acting on sound decisions Able to stand back and consider the strategic 'bigger picture' including setting the long term plan and delivering the vision for the way forward Able to understand and apply business and commercial principles to the service, considering costs, profits, markets and added value Professional qualification in a relevant discipline land use planning, transportation or environment Membership of a relevant professional body, RTPI, CIHT, CILT or similar Understanding of current relevant legislation and statutory requirements associated with the respective service delivery portfolio Able to attend meetings outside office hours and work in other activities at weekends and in the evening About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
