Description

Starting salary £30,507

Salary scale £30,507 to £37,849 (SCP 27-35)

With the potential to earn up to an additional £8,888 performance related pay

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Consultant to join a growing, dynamic organisation at the forefront of local government services. Working for APSE, (Association for Public Service Excellence) based at the Manchester office, operating throughout the United Kingdom, the successful applicant will get involved with providing expert help to Local Authorities on a variety of matters including efficiency reviews, reorganisation, business planning, option appraisal, procurement and interim management. APSE Solutions is the consultancy arm of APSE which operates within the ethical framework of the wider organisation. It delivers a full range of management consultancy and interim management to local government. The Senior Consultant is a key member of a small, internal team managing the established consultancy and coordinating a large and growing pool of associates. As well as providing direct support to consultancy projects the successful candidate will also secure new work and play a part in the development of the consultancy.

Opportunity

• Become part of a well-respected growing value driven consultancy service
• Work within an organisation committed to improving local government services
• Receive an excellent performance related financial package
• Influence change and progression within local government

The successful applicant will receive the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £30,507 with opportunities to progress through the pay scale to a maximum salary of £37,849
• Potential PRP of £8,888
• 25 days holiday plus all statutory public holidays
• Can apply to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Occasional Home working
• Access to training and development opportunities

The candidate

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of local government issues and working practices
• Able to manage a portfolio of projects and experience of implementing change.
• Committed to excellent, value for money, public services
• Excellent management and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate a pool of independent local government expert associates.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills for influencing change and engaging with clients

For a candidate information pack please visit www.apse.org.uk/jobs or contact the APSE secretariat on 0161 7721810.

For an informal chat about the role please contact the Head of APSE Solutions, Andy Mudd at [email protected] .

The closing date is 20 February 2022. Interviews are likely to be held on 8/9 march

APSE is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Post source:jobs.theguardian.com

Posters Information:

Name:ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE

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