Overview
This is an exciting time to join our Transformation Team. As an Improvement Consultant you will work across teams leading on key transformation and business improvement projects that deliver the Communities Adults and Health directorates Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) programme.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high quality business improvement projects that lead to financially sustainable outcomes and improved value for money for Communities Adults and Health.
* Work with the Transformation Manager and key stakeholders within the service to deliver on business plan objectives in line with corporate and service priorities with a key focus on delivering financial sustainability.
* Provide expertise to ensure business improvement transformation projects are run to time, budget and to a high quality. You will work creatively and collaboratively to identify gaps, opportunities, solutions and new approaches to implement and embed sustainable business change.
* Build strong relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, understanding the value of local residents and promote an integrated and collaborative approach to delivery of improvement projects.
* Influence the shape and direction of delivery plans and their implementation, providing added value by constructive challenge to manage risks and issues.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet Council operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. To deliver Barnet Council\'s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. Barnet Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to discuss relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cannot promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications from all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the Access to Work scheme; further details are available.
Posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfactory suitability for the position. Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible and regularly check your email (including junk mail folders) for communications. If you do not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted.
* 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Work-life balance options including hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, or part-time
* A range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
* Payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Employee wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance
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