Your new company The London Borough of Croydon is at a really exciting time in its improvement journey and is looking for a Head of Capital Delivery to shape excellence in capital delivery for the council. In itself, it is one of the fastest growing London Boroughs, having recently implemented a new delivery model which saw the council now focus on ''Centres of Excellence''-meaning departments are encouraged to act and take responsibility as subject-matter experts. The Directorate of Property, Procurement and Capital has recently restructured, strengthening their strategic plans and securing strong talent across the department, including within Capital Delivery.Your new role As the Head of Service, you will have a pivotal role in the delivery of the council''s social infrastructure capital. This includes:- Programme and Project Delivery: Ensuring you and your team deliver projects to the highest standard and to time, cost and quality requirements, engaging with clients and consultants to deliver fit for purpose projects that deliver the expected benefits- Governance: Ensuring the right decisions at the right time by the right body, championing excellence in governance for the benefit of the residents of Croydon.- Leadership: Acting as a people leader using a combination of strategic leadership and by leading from the front with your team on projects.- Contract Management: Working with external partners and other teams to ensure the council is achieving the best value for ..... full job details .....