Schemes Manager; Estates

Schemes Manager Estates (Parking Services) 6 Month Contract

Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich (Hybrid must attend the office 2 days per week.)

Rate: 33.83 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: Temporary (6 Months)

Pay: Bi-weekly

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Job Description

Summary

The Schemes Manager for Estates (Parking Services) plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and performance of Parking Services with a particular emphasis on housing estate parking schemes. This position supports the Parking Design and Improvement Manager and Head of Parking by leading the design delivery and management of parking projects. The role requires ensuring projects are completed on time within budget and in compliance with governance and statutory requirements while also providing leadership to a team.

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Key Responsibilities

Project & Service Management

• Lead the delivery of parking schemes and projects across housing estates.
• Develop and manage complex project plans ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Monitor progress manage risks and ensure successful project completion.
• Prepare and evaluate project outcomes and performance.

Operational Oversight

• Manage day-to-day operations of estate parking services including permits suspensions dispensations and paid parking services.
• Ensure service delivery meets agreed standards targets and compliance requirements.

Financial & Budget Management

• Manage budgets funding streams and financial planning.
• Provide cost estimates financial reports and performance analysis.
• Ensure effective income reconciliation across all service areas.
• Monitor financial performance against project baselines.

Leadership & Team Management

• Line manage a team of approximately 56 staff.
• Provide supervision support and performance management.
• Allocate workloads and monitor outputs.
• Support staff development and training.

Stakeholder & Partnership Working

• Collaborate with internal departments contractors and consultants.
• Engage with residents councillors MPs and external stakeholders.
• Respond to complex enquiries complaints FOIs and member requests.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legislation council policies and audit requirements.
• Implement audit recommendations and ensure readiness for inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and data systems.

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce weekly/monthly performance reports.
• Analyse large datasets (permits PCNs payments).
• Identify trends risks and areas for improvement.

Additional Duties

• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Investigate potential fraud cases and present findings.
• Support emergency planning and business continuity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development.

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Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential:

• Strong understanding of parking services estate management or transport-related schemes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation policies and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of public sector financial management and budget control.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience managing complex projects within a local authority or similar environment.
• Experience in parking services estate parking or transport-related schemes.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Experience handling stakeholder enquiries complaints and formal requests.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial data.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Leadership and team management capability.

Other

Requirements:

• Ability to conduct site visits and inspections.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service demands.
• Commitment to customer service equality and…