Job PurposeThe purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership to a significant group of related teams that provide services protect the public and improve the safety of Barking and Dagenham. The post holder will provide clear leadership and management direction to achieve the strategic development and operational delivery of the following services:Regulatory and Enforcement services including Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection, Health and Safety, Licensing, Trading Standards, Planning Enforcement functions and Barking Market.Community Safety Partnerships and OperationsResilience/Emergency Planning Civil ProtectionThe interim post holder will provide strategic direction on the future operating model for the delivery of enforcement and regulatory services.Role Accountability The post is accountable for:Setting the strategic direction for Enforcement Services, ensuring a robust business plan is in place that supports good performance, the development and growth of the service and ensures it is financially sustainable.Providing strategic direction to senior officers and Members on effective management of Council enforcement servicesDeveloping and leading effective relationships with internal and external partners, clients and customers and be accountable for the development and implementation of operational service delivery.Providing the vision and drive to bring a range of different service areas, cultures, and ways of working into ..... full job details .....