FAQs
What is the primary focus of the North Paddington Programme Director role?
The primary focus is to lead community-focused regeneration efforts in one of the most deprived areas of Westminster, delivering sustainable change that improves quality of life, health, wellbeing, and life expectancy for residents.
What kind of partnerships will the Programme Director be working with?
The Programme Director will collaborate with a wide range of community and delivery partners, including various stakeholders from across health, education, economy, employment, crime, safety, climate, community, and housing sectors.
What skills are essential for this role?
Essential skills include exceptional leadership, strong people skills, the ability to build relationships quickly, and experience in delivering multifaceted place-based change programmes from inception to completion.
Will the Programme Director be managing a team?
Yes, the Programme Director will lead a multi-disciplinary team that includes Communities and Corporate Programme Management leads along with colleagues from across the Council.
What approach will the Programme Director be expected to take in their leadership?
The Programme Director is expected to take an outcomes-based, data and evidence-led approach to leadership to ensure lasting change occurs.
What are some key responsibilities of the Programme Director?
Key responsibilities include monitoring and managing programme delivery plans, finance and resource planning, risk and issue reporting, change management, performance management, and benefits identification and realization plans.
Is experience in place-based change programmes a requirement for this position?
Yes, experience in delivering multifaceted place-based change programmes is a crucial requirement for this position.
How will success be measured in this role?
Success will be measured through improved outcomes across various focus areas, including health, education, economy, employment, crime, safety, climate, community, and housing.
What type of change is the North Paddington Programme Director aiming to achieve?
The Programme Director aims to achieve sustainable change that enhances the overall quality of life for residents in the North Paddington area.