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Organisational Structure

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Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Environment and Community Service at Castle Point Borough Council.

The last four years has seen some spectacular improvements at Castle Point as the Council has transformed itself into an organisation that now performs well and plans for the future. Our objectives for the community remain the same as we improve the environment, regenerate our community and provide more homes whilst improving an already safe borough.

Our ambition to improve the council continues and we now have a clear route map which shows what we think an excellent borough should look and feel like. Delivery of these ambitions means that there are still many exciting days ahead for all of us who work here. We are now a 'good' council and implementing projects and practices which are of national significance.

We have created this new role to build on the success we have already achieved. You will be joining an enthusiastic corporate management team who thrive on challenges and have collectively delivered sustainable high level performance. Your job will be to ensure services continue to improve and develop, matching our high level ambitions for quality and delivery.

If you want to be part of this team we will be delighted to meet you and discuss your application further.

David Marchant
Chief Executive


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About Us

The Castle Point Borough Council district is situated in South East Essex and has an area of 17 square miles and a population of around 87,000.

It is surrounded by the Unitary Councils of Thurrock and Southend and the District Councils of Rochford and Basildon and was formed in 1974 out of two Urban District Councils, Benfleet and Canvey Island. Much of the area was developed during the latter part of the twentieth century.

Only 20 minutes from the M25, it has the benefits of good links to London and Southend via the A13 and the A127, and from the frequent train services on London's Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness line.

OUR VISION
A Borough that is a community where everyone can prosper, be safe and live in a high quality environment.

THE COUNCIL'S PRIORITIES – 2007/12
The Council has identified the following key priorities.

THE COUNCIL'S PERFORMANCE
Castle Point has been assessed as 'Good' under the CPA process and is currently the best performing council in Essex according to recent statistics.

THE COUNCIL
The Council comprises 41 Councillors elected in 14 Borough wards. The current political composition of the Council is 25 Conservative Party Councillors and 15 Canvey Island Independent Party Councillors and 1 Labour Councillor. Full meetings of the Council are held every 8 weeks.

The Council employs approximately 366 staff (301 FTEs) and has an estimated General Fund net revenue expenditure for 2008/2009 of £13.1 million and an estimated Housing Revenue Account net revenue expenditure of £0.4 million.

It has an estimated capital expenditure for 2008/2009 of £0.9 million (General Fund) and £1.1 million (Housing Revenue Account).

The Council operates (from 1 January 2008) a Cabinet system of decision-making. The Cabinet, comprising of seven councillors each of whom has responsibility for specific services, meets monthly to take decisions collectively.

Decisions taken by the Cabinet can be challenged by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee which is chaired by the Leader of the Opposition.

The Council appoints three Policy Development Groups to initiate policy discussion within the budget and policy framework of the Council in relation to 1) Environment, 2) Community and 3) Policy and Improvement.

COUNCIL MANAGEMENT
The Councils management structure is:
COUNCIL SERVICES include the following:


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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Head of Environment & Community Services

GRADE:
LS Points 54-58
£53,809 to £60,023 plus retention allowance of 10%
plus market supplement up to £5,249

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Chief Executive

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Environment & Community Services which includes:

The management, training and development of the following staff: (posts to be determined).

LIAISE WITH:
Officers and Members of the Council. Government Departments and other authorities. Other external bodies and organisations providing services to the Council relevant to the Environment and Community Services function.

PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide leadership and strategic management in the operation, development and delivery of high quality Environmental & Community Services. In particular:
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
  1. To provide support and advice to Members on the development, monitoring and review of the strategic aims and objectives for the delivery of Environmental & Community Services in the Borough.
  2. To make a positive contribution to the preparation and delivery of corporate aims objectives and policies not only within the themes of Environmental & Community Services but also other relevant corporate areas.
  3. To ensure that the corporate aims, objectives and policies for Environmental & Community Services are effectively communicated and delivered to staff, partners and the community of Castle Point by providing high quality effective leadership and strategic management consistent with the Council's values.
  4. To ensure that appropriately qualified and experienced staff are in post, through effective recruitment processes, retention techniques, succession planning, regular appraisals and personal development planning.To ensure that cost effective Environmental & Community Services are provided within budget and with appropriate financial controls and monitoring in place.
  5. To ensure that effective Environmental & Community Services are delivered using appropriate statutory and Council procedures, with systems in place to accurately record and protect data and processes, and provide regular accurate reporting on activities in accordance with national and local requirements.
  6. To ensure that appropriate performance management mechanisms are in place to monitor and record the delivery of effective Environmental & Community Services in accordance with agreed aims, objectives and plans, with accurate and timely reporting arrangements embedded in service teams.
  7. To ensure that the Council is represented and performs an effective role in the various partnerships to which it belongs and through which the delivery of effective Environmental & Community Services are provided.
  8. To ensure the preparation and consultation on effective service plans and strategies.
  9. To establish a culture within Environmental & Community Services which is consistent with all of the Council's values, and in particular focuses on high quality effective customer service and satisfaction, and which encourages ambition and innovation in service delivery to achieve continuous improvement.
  10. To act as an ambassador for the Council in its work with partners and the community by championing the Council's priorities and core values.
  11. To ensure compliance with all health and safety, risk management, environmental health and licencing matters relating to Environmental & Community Services.
  12. Any other duties consistent with the officer's responsibilities, qualifications and experience, relevant to the purpose of the job as may reasonably be requested by the Chief Executive or his representative.


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    Person Specification

    You should be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following criteria listed under part one within your written application. These will be further explored at the preliminary interview stage, along with the criteria listed under part two.

    PART ONE

    EXPERIENCE

    PART TWO

    KEY COMPENTENCIES & BEHAVIOURS
    SPECIAL CONDITIONS