Executive Coordination Manager

Do you want to help make Thames a better place? Do you thrive on new challenges and a varied workload, using your initiative to drive things forward, problem solving and learning something new every day? We are looking for an individual to join our Thames Executive Office, in the role of Executive Coordination Manager (ECM).Working closely alongside our finance and Business Planning Business Partners, our other ECMs and the Area Leadership team, this position is sat within the Environment Planning and Engagement department (EPE) and provides a central coordination point, ensuring our area culture, process and assurances are in place, and we continually review and learn from these. The nature of this role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing, varied priorities. It’s imperative our Executive office maintain an area overview, acting as critical friend to the Area Leadership Team, advising or exploring topics across the broadest spectrum of ‘People, Money, and Outcomes’ in Thames. The successful candidate will work closely with others to share, develop and embed good practice across the country and within our area. This role requires someone with exceptional organisational skills, who can effectively manage a varied workload, at pace and sometimes with minimal detail to act upon. - Excellent communication skills - Ability to swiftly build, develop and sustain new relationships- Ability to achieve quality results including through others - Discretion and ability to work on sensitive issues- You use your initiative, can work independently, and prioritise work- a passion for efficiency, innovation, and quality