The Team Manager is one of three Team Managers within the Directorate Operations Team, each holding the strategic and operational lead on defined areas of responsibility: managing, developing, implementing, and monitoring services supporting the Primary, Nursery, Special, Secondary, Central Support sectors, and teams within the Education Directorate.
The Team Manager for this post will lead on Compliance and Risk, and will:
* Manage specialist officers responsible for delivering Compliance, Risk, Health and Safety, and devolved Finance, quality management, and data management activities within the Education Directorate.
* Plan, anticipate, and identify customer, directorate, and corporate performance improvement requirements and priorities.
* Ensure appropriate financial procedures and audit controls are implemented.
* Manage and lead all aspects of school transportation in partnership with Transportation Services.
* Identify and analyze the impact of developments in legislation, codes of practice, and industry best practices related to compliance, risk, health and safety at work, and financial management. Develop strategies, policies, procedures, training programs, and actions accordingly, persuading senior managers, Headteachers, and staff of necessary actions for safety and compliance.
* Monitor service quality and performance concerning risk, compliance, health and safety, financial, and data management, ensuring adherence to legislation, standards, and policies.
* Liaise with external regulatory agencies, including the Health and Safety Executive, Public Health, and Audit Scotland, sharing best practices and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Qualifications, Registration, and Skills Requirements
* Educated to SCQF level 9, including a degree or equivalent.
* Experience in operational delivery within the public sector, successful business change, resource management, performance management, and quality management.
* Experience in driving, managing, and supporting organizational change and service improvement.
* Consultancy, facilitation, and influencing skills.
* NEBOSH (or equivalent) General Certificate in Health and Safety (essential).
* NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety (desirable).
The Person
Will be able to:
* Work with the Service Manager, Directorate Operations Team, Education Managers, Improvement Officers, School Leaders, and practitioners to develop and implement strategies related to Compliance, Risk, and Finance.
* Identify, plan, and assess progress of projects, managing interdependencies for specific outcomes.
* Report on progress to Education forums, Councillors, Fife Council Committees, and Scottish Government as required.
* Chair meetings and represent the Service in cross-service working groups and projects.
* Model positive behaviors in dealings with others.
* Undertake research and benchmarking.
* Analyze complex issues and develop creative, practical solutions.
* Reconcile competing priorities and handle ambiguity and complexity.
* Respond to customer needs with strong organizational awareness and provide constructive challenge where appropriate.
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