Head of Capital Delivery (Full Time)

Newstartmag; Greater London; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in London seeks a Head of Capital Delivery to lead a new central team in capital development. You will manage high-value projects, foster relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in capital development, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant project management qualification. The position offers a salary between £99,963 and £103,893 along with opportunities for significant professional impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing a capital development programme.
• Detailed knowledge of financial, legal and planning processes/regulations.
• Ability to operate within a political setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new central team in capital development.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders in the organization.
• Ensure consistent management of high-value projects.

Skills

Managing high-value projects

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation and influencing

Expertise in capital development

Communication skills

Education

Relevant project management qualification

Job description

Head of Capital Delivery

Momentum is building in Redbridge. An invigorated sense of direction and potential is setting ambitious plans for the future. And this is creating some of the most exciting career propositions in London. This is your chance to be part of a new management team with a mandate for change and a shared sense of purpose.

Salary: £99,963 - £103,893 • Expires: 05/01/2026 • Location: Redbridge, London (Greater) • Job Type: Full Time.

This is a role with immense scope and opportunity. We are rethinking our approach to our capital development programme, creating a more centralised approach that will give better corporate oversight of key programmes and how they connect to our strategic priorities for Redbridge. It will give us greater capacity and expertise to grow the programme, linking to ambitious regeneration programmes that include the redevelopment of Ilford town centre and a new civic centre.

At the same time, the Council is undertaking a strategic assets review that will shape a clear strategic asset management plan, including potential sites for development alongside others better suited for disposal.

You’ll lead this new central team, fostering first‑class client relationships with key stakeholders in the organisation, such as Housing, Education and Leisure colleagues. You’ll ensure a consistent approach to managing high‑value projects and that this high‑profile work benefits from expert professional insight and experience and first‑class programme management.

It’s a role that comes with significant scrutiny, so it’s important that you have a good appreciation of the dynamics of operating within a political setting, and that you can negotiate and influence effectively on priorities to achieve consensus.

You will already have a proven track record in managing a capital development programme and, as well as detailed knowledge of appropriate financial, legal and planning processes/regulations, it’s likely that you’ll have a relevant project management qualification. Your technical expertise will be backed up by excellent people skills, a forward‑thinking mindset and the communication skills that together will enable you to articulate a clear vision for this function and secure buy‑in from key stakeholders.

Closing date: 5th January.

Apply by clicking the Apply Now link below or contact Steve Guest or Amy Billington at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.