The Role

Are you a Senior Registration Officer or Manager who would welcome the opportunity to make a positive impact in a new role, or take the next step in your career? If so, we would welcome your application.

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Council present an opportunity to be part of a team who are working together to create a ground-breaking Shared Staffing Arrangement across both boroughs. The SSA is a unique organisation that focuses on creative service design and new ways of working in a positive and supportive working culture, working together to deliver vital public services.

The Registration Service plays a part in some of the most important moments in the lives of our residents. We seek the permanent appointment of a Registration Service Manager, based primarily in Wandsworth, to fill this key role in our organisation and help raise our already high standards, even higher.

Leading on Registrations and Ceremonies you will be responsible for driving standards in the delivery of our statutory functions. With a comprehensive knowledge of registration law and practice, your focus will be on statutory compliance, quality assurance, technical expertise and attainment against KPIs. Ideally, you will have experience of leading and motivating staff, operational planning, and developing a positive workplace culture, focused on performance, learning and improvement.

Responsible for the day to day management of the service in conjunction with the Business Development Manager, you will be visible and hands-on in supporting and developing your team. Bringing energy, initiative, and a structured approach to your work, you will becapable of responding effectively toimmediate service demands,whilstdeliveringlonger-term projects and legislative changes.

With the full support of the Head of Service you will be encouraged to develop your role and take further training. Opportunities to represent the service at regional meetings, working groups, and conferences will allow for wide collaboration and innovation, enabling you to make a significant contribution.

We offer a wide range of development opportunities including a mentoring scheme, graduate development programme, apprenticeship scheme, and management and leadership programme which provide nationally recognised qualifications. In addition, staff benefits include flexible working, membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 14^th July 2019

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 16th July

Interview Date: Monday 29^th & Tuesday 30^th July 2019

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be aDisability Confident employer.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils