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NEC works in partnership with the Welsh Government to administer various welfare funds to some of the most vulnerable people living in Wales. Our core function is to verify and resolve grant applications against set criteria in a specific time limit whilst providing the end user with appropriate supportive advice and guidance. We help customers over the phone, online and by email.
Job Responsibility:
Reporting to the Head of Entitlement Services, responsible for the administration of large-scale services, overseeing the operational delivery against forecast budget whilst providing excellence in customer service
Responsible for all aspects of contract delivery including service level agreement achievement, performance, quality, and people
Protecting the organization's against both internal and external fraud, having governance in place to prevent any misuse
Management of a strategy and roadmap to evolve the service and secure other wider business development opportunities
Explore the sector, networking with partners and relevant organizations to enhance our service offering
Manage the relationships of our partners and sub-contractors effectively, ensuring value for money and great relationships
Responsible for the management of performance targets through empowering and managing your direct reports
Responsible for producing accurate reports and statistical information relating to contractual activity and service performance
Responsible for presenting high quality information to external customers and internal colleagues
To liaise with clients and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships
Working with the Senior Services Improvement Manager, identify and deliver improvements and initiatives to improve the overall profitability of Entitlement Services
To motivate, coach and appraise staff under your direction to achieve and maintain a valued workforce
Ensure the staff communication strategy is being delivered well by your direct reports
Deliver monthly team talks to the entire Wrexham team to re-enforce NECs values and share success and challenges building a community amongst the workforces
To liaise and attend meetings or events necessary to raise the profile of the organization
To represent Entitlement Services externally at appropriate meetings, acting as Ambassador to enhance our reputation and image
To prepare high quality monthly business review reports
To contribute to the commercial success of the organization, working with the management team and business development colleagues to shape propositions, establish new service offerings and organizing client visits to Wrexham to highlight our people and services
To work within NEC’s HR policies assisting with any staffing issues which may arise
Ensure regular face to face engagement with your team to achieve continuous success of the service
Provide clear leadership and direction to the Service Manger to optimise contract delivery and improve staff utilisation to achieve business objectives, contract agreements and improve revenue growth
Take time to review the end user feedback provided monthly by the Partnership Manager
put appropriate processes into action and share successes with the client and the team
Attending training and other events relevant to develop new skills or to refresh or update existing knowledge and skills
Create development plans for all staff and ensure these are reviewed quarterly
Meet with internal Learning and Development colleagues to identify appropriate courses for the team, encouraging further development
Complete a session designed to establish your ‘Insights Profile’
Requirements:
Operational experience delivering commercial services to the local government, central government, or social housing markets
Proven success in managing profit and loss accounts
Experience in achieving budgets
Account management experience
Proven business development achievements
Experience in managing teams including motivating large numbers of people to meet challenging deadlines
Supplier management experience
Must be passionate about what we do
Possess a good understanding of public sector outsourcing markets
Full UK driving license
Excellent communication skills
Can drive positive change
Integrity
Innovator and visionary
Agile, quick learning and can adapt to a changing environment
Must have accountability and set the standard for the team
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint with great mathematical and written skills
Works well under pressure
Logical thinker, analyses situations and resolve problems
Flexible approach to work
Ability to create a “can-do” attitude from everyone
Ability to influence others and inspire the team to follow your lead willingly
Passionate about growing the business and exploring new opportunities
Experience in HR
What we offer:
Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
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