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Independent Chair - Newham Transformation and Improvement Board

Job Description

London Borough of Newham are seeking an exceptional senior leader to provide independent leadership and guidance to the Newham Transformation and Improvement Board as the Independent Chair. The successful candidate will be responsible for attending bi-monthly board meetings and providing independent advice, support, and constructive challenges to NTIB partners and organisations. The Independent Chair will be innovative, confident, and consistent in their approach to ensure that transformational workstreams and associated governance groups get clear strategic leadership and guidance.

Responsibilities

Provide independent leadership and guidance to the Newham Transformation and Improvement Board
Attend bi-monthly board meetings and provide independent advice, support, and constructive challenges to NTIB partners and organisations
Ensure rigorous delivery of the councils improvement and transformation agenda
Maintain productive and constructive relationships and cohere effort through all the parties in the Board
Ensure that effective cost controls are maintained throughout delivery

Requirements

Experience at CEO level of a Local Authority or equivalent
Experience in leading improvement, transformation, and financial oversight of an organisation
Extensive senior-level experience of working in and influencing the public sector
Ability to think laterally when evaluating options and impacts
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Strong track record of building credibility quickly with a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications

A relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Salary

The Independent Chair of the Newham Transformation and Improvement Board will receive a day rate of £800 per day (inside IR35) with a two days a month commitment.

Application Process

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV via email to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) and ask to speak with Ashley