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    Head of Grenfell Litigation Strategy - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - UK Civil Service

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    Job summary

    We are recruiting for a compelling leader to oversee the team delivering the Department for Levelling Up and Communities' (DLUHC) litigation strategy. The team is within the Grenfell Inquiry and Stewardship Design division and manages the DLUHC�s engagement with the Inquiry, other involved departments, and with all parties involved in ongoing litigation.

    The Inquiry is establishing the circumstances that resulted in the fire and will make recommendations to prevent a similar tragedy happening again. The hearings have concluded, and the final report and recommendations are due to be published shortly.

    You will be responsible for the department�s response to ongoing litigation ensuring it reflects its broader strategy to help the Grenfell community to recover from the tragedy.

    You will also lead the delivery of a Restorative Justice programme. The division is central to DLUHC responding to flaws that allowed the tragedy at Grenfell Tower to happen; to creating a built environment that provides safe homes for generations to come; and to supporting the Grenfell community to find a positive path forwards.

    If you want to lead the team to deliver on the important response to the Grenfell Inquiry and related litigation, and have the resilience, empathy and capacity to support the team through ongoing change, we�d love to hear from you. The Head of Grenfell Litigation Strategy will play a critical role in shaping the department�s approach, involving the right stakeholders and providing direction, focus and an excellent environment to their team.

    Job description

    � Providing visible senior leadership across the team and the wider Group, acting as a passionate ambassador for your team�s work, internally, across government, and externally.

    � Setting the strategic direction of the Grenfell Litigation team, assuring the outcomes they deliver.

    � Advising senior officials and ministers and providing input into written advice.

    � Managing and developing the team and wider division, fostering their dedication to the department�s objectives (Direct line management of 2 x G7, with countersigning responsibility for a number of SEOs and HEOs). Put the right systems, processes and learning and development in place, reflecting diverse needs and experiences.

    � Collaborative working with both other G6s in the division and wider Group, supporting the wider work on the Grenfell Inquiry.

    � Confidently and empathetically leading a team through a period of change, and the uncertainty that can cause.

    � Working closely and collaboratively with influential senior stakeholders in DLUHC, Cabinet Office, Home Office, No10, HM Treasury, Government Legal Department and outside organisations to deliver the department�s response to the final Inquiry report and ongoing litigation.

    � Providing progress reports and reassurance to programme, risk and portfolio boards.

    � Securing approval for financial business cases internally and from the Treasury.

    Person specification

    � An engaging, inspiring and conscientious leader of people and teams, with extensive line management experience.

    � Comfortable and resilient working in ambiguous and changing circumstances, including possessing the empathy to support your team through change.

    � Comfortable building and fostering constructive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders within and outside of government.

    � The ability to spot problems and create solutions to them, including seeking out diverse contributions.

    � Experience of skilled, organised delivery in testing, ambiguous and fast-paced environments by working resiliently with a wide range of stakeholders and using appropriate programme and project management.

    � Outstanding written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate and influence concisely and coherently to a wide variety of audiences including senior leaders.

    Behaviours

    We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Leadership
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Benefits

    Alongside your salary of �61,599, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities contributes �16,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A with an average employer contribution of 27%


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