LB Sutton Exec Head of Commissioning Job Description - Hays

Job Description
Job Title: Executive Head of Commissioning
Grade: Hay 2
Directorate: Environment and Neighbourhoods
Service Unit: Commissioning
Responsible to: Strategic Director – Environment and Neighbourhoods
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Overall Purpose of job
Lead for and advise the Directorate on commissioning and contract
management. Manage directly delivered waste collection, recycling,
commercial waste and schools catering and manage the client for outsourced
functions such as transport and highways. Lead on commissioning new
service delivery models for a range of E&N services, including the shared
services agenda. Specifically lead on the relationship with the South London
Waste Partnership. Lead the development and delivery of policies and
strategies for E&N. Lead on special projects (district heating network) which
advance the reputation of the Council as a ‘green’ Borough.
To undertake the strategic planning, direction and control of the following
services:
• Recycling, Waste Collection, Waste Disposal, Commercial
Waste.
• Schools Catering
• Transport
• Highways
• South London Waste Partnership
• Strategy and Policy for the Directorate.
• Delivery of the E&N Commissioning Strategy
Lead on policies, priorities and programmes that will achieve the Council’s
vision for the Borough and in doing so create:
• A clean, green and safe Borough
• An Enterprising Borough
• Sustainable Economic Growth
• Promotion of Sutton’s Green Agenda
• Ensuring policy direction is outward-looking and resident-facing
To lead strategic commissioning of E&N services, reflecting the Council’s
move from service provider to commissioner.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead on the development of the Directorate approach to
commissioning and contract management.
2. Lead and motivate staff to provide continuous improvement in quality
and cost effectiveness of street scene, transport and highways
services. Ensure the services are delivered in accordance with the
Council’s published Core Values and Community Strategy and
Corporate Plan
3. Lead and develop effective partnership working with appropriate
Government bodies, the South London Waste Partnership,
neighbouring Boroughs and the Voluntary and Community Sector.
4. Ensure that waste management principles are practically embedded
into Council policies, operations and other areas of influence.
5. Lead and develop specific interventions to maximise opportunities for a
low carbon economy.
6. Ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities in respect of its
street scene, transport and highways functions.
7. Develop and maintain effective information systems and performance
monitoring procedures. Ensure that performance meets or exceeds the
Government Best Value Targets or local set indicators.
8. Monitor financial and service performance against agreed budgets,
action plans and performance targets. Take corrective action when
these show any adverse trend to the approved plan.
9. Contribute to the Council’s actions relating to the Mayor of London’s
national and Sub-Regional agendas.
10. Provide advice, written reports and briefings to MPs, Committees,
Members, programme boards and Corporate Management Team.
11. Ensure the development and effective management of all employees.
Ensure all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are complied
with and that risk assessments are carried out across all service areas.
12. Participate as necessary in the Council’s Emergency Planning
arrangements.
13. To deputise for the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods.