Purpose of the post
Leadership of the Low Carbon Energy programme including design, negotiation and planning;
Management, co-ordination and implementation of the Low Carbon Energy programme;
Development, negotiation and agreement of business cases for all projects within the scope of the programme;
Oversee project delivery across the programme including project design and planning, implementation and conclusion;
Achievement of individual project and cumulative programme outcomes and targets on time and within allocated resources;
Co-ordination of joint and inter-dependent planning and implementation of programmes within the Growth Deal  including risk management and benefits realization;
Contribute to the implementation of the regional Growth Vision, Regional Economic Framework and Regional Energy Strategy including Local Areas Energy Plans.
Responsibility for functions
Manage the programme budget up to £100m, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the programme progresses.
Line manage up to 5 staff
Be responsible for relevant equipment including laptops and mobile phones
Main duties
Programme Management
Maintain and improve programme management systems and disciplines to industry standard;
Oversee design, negotiation, agreement and planning matters within the programme;
Co-ordination and implementation of Low Carbon Energy programme;
Collective co-ordination and management of the inter-dependencies across programmes and project including risk management and benefits realization.
 
Project Management
Maintain and improve project management systems and disciplines to industry standard;
Oversee multiple projects through design and business case completion including negotiation and agreement with project sponsors;
Oversee the delivery and implementation of multiple projects within the programme;
Quality assurance of all project work.
 
Programme and Contracts Governance
Creation and management of new delivery vehicles as needed;
Negotiation and management of contracts.
 
Resource Management
Capital and revenue programme budget and grant management;
Achievement of any set commercial and income targets.
 
Performance Management
Performance management and accountability at programme and project output levels;
Risk management and accountability at programme and project output levels;
Team and people management – support and develop your direct reports to succeed in their roles and support the wider development of the team as part of the leadership team.
 
Reporting and Accountability
Reporting on programme, project and resource planning and management to Board level and to sponsoring Governments, partners and stakeholders;
Quality assurance of all data and performance reports;
Acting as an expert and trusted advisor.
 
Ambassadorial
Acting as an advocate for the Ambition North Wales partnership, the Growth Deal  and the region;
Develop, manage and maintain effective external relationships at all levels;
Management of programme external communications and public relations.
 
Strategic
Collective forward strategy - development and planning
 
Compliance and Conduct
Working to all set policies and procedures and law e.g. HR, financial, equalities, health and safety;
Demonstrating the highest standards of professional behaviours and values.
 
Energy
Oversee delivery of the Regional Energy Strategy and Action Plan and the Local Area Energy Plans in partnership with Welsh Government Energy Service;
Be responsible for the delivery of the Low Carbon Energy programme within the North Wales Growth Dealensuring that the projects deliver on their targets;
Lead on negotiations with project sponsors, investors and key stakeholders including UK and Welsh Governments, providing the knowledge and expertise required to support the business case for investment in projects;
Establish strong partnerships with cross-border hubs and programmes to support strategic aims in the Regional energy Strategy and exploit joint investment opportunities;
Lead and manage the Low Carbon Energy programme team and the Strategic Energy Team that will support the delivery outcomes and benefits associated with the projects and project work streams;
Manage the energy related work of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board to include provision of support and guidance to senior members and officers in order to inform decision making;
Work with project developers, community groups, energy providers and network suppliers and other partners to ensure North Wales is well placed to benefit from the energy revolution, net zero and decarbonisation initiatives and funding opportunities.
Special circumstances
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