Harvey Nash are now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Director of Corporate Services, an initial 6 month contract, inside of IR35.
Hybrid, with offices in south west Edinburgh (6 days a month onsite)
You will be responsible for leading and directing our clients Corporate Services Directorate, which includes Finance & Procurement, People and Performance, Facilities, Project Management and PMO. You will report directly to the Chief Executive and be part of the wider Executive Team.
Some of your duties:
* Provide leadership and oversee the day to day running of the organisation.
* Required to interact directly with Ministers, Senior Officials and Senior Stakeholder's, making executive decisions on behalf of the organisation and have responsibility for leading negotiations.
* You will provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Team, Board as well as other governance boards & bodies on performance, policy & operational matters or complex matters within your service areas and areas of expertise.
* You will ensure that all financial reporting, financial management and financial accounting systems are fit for purpose and compliant with all financial, legislative and audit requirement
Experience required:
* Executive experience in the delivery of budget & business planning and allocation of resources to align with business and corporate objectives.
* Proven experience of developing and monitoring key measures of performance at a Corporate level and understanding and navigating productivity in ambiguous and complex operational environments.
* Experience in operating at a Senior/Executive level preferably within the public sector with knowledge.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with consideration of organisational reputation with experience of senior stakeholder engagement with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* You will have extensive project management experience in large scale or complex projects, and have ideally worked in an environment that has led project teams.
Please apply today with your up to date CV, if you are interested - shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.