Strategic Project Delivery Lead WCC624197

Role Overview

As a Strategic Project Delivery Lead, you will make a powerful contribution to people across Westminster by leading the design, coordination and implementation of transformative commissioning approaches across Housing contracts. You will co‑design commissioning models that put vibrant communities first.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and implement transformative commissioning approaches across Housing contracts.
• Co‑design commissioning models focused on resident priorities.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Coordinate procurement and contractual change activities, ensuring compliant, timely and well‑managed processes.
• Lead and mentor a small team, championing outcome‑focused ways of working.
• Establish governance, assurance and performance frameworks that improve delivery confidence, transparency and accountability.
• Foster a culture of collaboration across Housing Services to deliver better outcomes for communities.

Qualifications

• Established professional with expert knowledge of legislation relevant to social housing, procurement and local governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of housing management, compliance and resident engagement.
• Background in commissioning, procurement or contract management.
• Proven track record of delivering large‑scale or complex projects or programmes.
• Extensive project and programme management skills, with ability to plan, prioritise and deliver cross‑functional workstreams at pace.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; confident using data, insight and evidence to shape decision making.
• Strong communication, facilitating and influencing skills, capable of building effective relationships with colleagues, residents and technical specialists.
• Team player who is motivating, supportive and approachable, passionate about coaching the team to improve skills and service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns and Agile working are available.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Westminster City Council supports Care Leavers and offers a positive action scheme for candidates from a Global Majority background. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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