Common use of Lead Official Clause in Contracts

Lead Official. DRAFT 14.1 The Department has appointed the Director of Further Education as the Lead Official to manage the relationship with the College and ensure effective partnership working. Engagement between the Department and the College will be co-ordinated, collaborative and consistent. A clear sense of collaboration and partnership will be communicated to staff in both the Department and the College in order to promote mutual understanding and support. The Lead Official is responsible for and supported by FE Division as the Partner Team for the College and the wider FE sector which includes responsibility for financial management, data, governance and accountability. The team, in consultation as necessary with the Departmental Accounting Officer, is the primary source of advice to the Minister on the discharge of ministerial responsibilities in respect of the College, and the primary point of contact for the College in dealing with the Department. FE Division shall carry out its duties under the management of the Lead Official. 14.2 The Lead Official shall advise the Departmental Accounting Officer and/or Minister on: • an appropriate framework of objectives and outcomes for the College in the light of the Department’s wider strategic aims and PfG outcomes; • an appropriate budget for the College in light of the Department’s overall public expenditure priorities; and • how well the College is achieving its strategic objectives and whether it is delivering value for money. 14.3 The Lead Official has a clear understanding of the College’s responsibilities for policy implementation/operational delivery and the relevant audiences/stakeholders involved, however, this does not include being policy lead for all policy areas relating to the College’s business. 14.4 The Lead Official will ensure that where there are Departmental staff changes in key roles, time is taken to ensure a full understanding of the College’s business and challenges. DRAFT

Lead Official. DRAFT 14.1 The Department has appointed the Director of Further Education as the Lead Official to manage the relationship with the College and ensure effective partnership working. Engagement between the Department and the College will be co-ordinated, collaborative and consistent. A clear sense of collaboration and partnership will be communicated to staff in both the Department and the College in order to promote mutual understanding and support. The Lead Official is responsible for and supported by FE Division as the Partner Team for the College and the wider FE sector which includes responsibility for financial management, data, governance and accountability. The team, in consultation as necessary with the Departmental Accounting Officer, is the primary source of advice to the Minister on the discharge of ministerial responsibilities in respect of the College, and the primary point of contact for the College in dealing with the Department. FE Division shall carry out its duties under the management of the Lead Official. 14.2 The Lead Official shall advise the Departmental Accounting Officer and/or Minister on: • an appropriate framework of objectives and outcomes for the College in the light of the Department’s wider strategic aims and PfG outcomes; • an appropriate budget for the College in light of the Department’s overall public expenditure priorities; and • how well the College is achieving its strategic objectives and whether it is delivering value for money. 14.3 The Lead Official has a clear understanding of the College’s responsibilities for policy implementation/implementation / operational delivery and the relevant audiences/stakeholders involved, however, this does not include being policy lead for all policy areas relating to the College’s business. 14.4 The Lead Official will ensure that where there are Departmental staff changes in key roles, time is taken to ensure a full understanding of the College’s business and challenges. DRAFT

Lead Official. DRAFT‌ 14.1 The Department has appointed the Director of Further Education as the Lead Official to manage the relationship with the College and ensure effective partnership working. Engagement between the Department and the College will be co-ordinated, collaborative and consistent. A clear sense of collaboration and partnership will be communicated to staff in both the Department and the College in order to promote mutual understanding and support. The Lead Official is responsible for and supported by FE Division as the Partner Team for the College and the wider FE sector which includes responsibility for financial management, data, governance and accountability. The team, in consultation as necessary with the Departmental Accounting Officer, is the primary source of advice to the Minister on the discharge of ministerial responsibilities in respect of the College, and the primary point of contact for the College in dealing with the Department. FE Division shall carry out its duties under the management of the Lead Official. 14.2 The Lead Official shall advise the Departmental Accounting Officer and/or Minister on: • an appropriate framework of objectives and outcomes for the College in the light of the Department’s wider strategic aims and PfG outcomes; • an appropriate budget for the College in light of the Department’s overall public expenditure priorities; and • how well the College is achieving its strategic objectives and whether it is delivering value for money. 14.3 The Lead Official has a clear understanding of the College’s responsibilities for policy implementation/implementation / operational delivery and the relevant audiences/stakeholders involved, however, this does not include being policy lead for all policy areas relating to the College’s business. 14.4 The Lead Official will ensure that where there are Departmental staff changes in key roles, time is taken to ensure a full understanding of the College’s business and challenges. DRAFT.

Lead Official. DRAFT 14.1 The Department has appointed the Director of Further Education as the Lead Official to manage the relationship with the College and ensure effective partnership working. Engagement between the Department and the College will be co-ordinated, collaborative and consistent. A clear sense of collaboration and partnership will be communicated to staff in both the Department and the College in order to promote mutual understanding and support. The Lead Official is responsible for and supported by FE Division as the Partner Team for the College and the wider FE sector which includes responsibility for financial management, data, governance and accountability. The team, in consultation as necessary with the Departmental Accounting Officer, is the primary source of advice to the Minister on the discharge of ministerial responsibilities in respect of the College, and the primary point of contact for the College in dealing with the Department. FE Division shall carry out its duties under the management of the Lead Official. 14.2 The Lead Official shall advise the Departmental Accounting Officer and/or Minister on: • an appropriate framework of objectives and outcomes for the College in the light of the Department’s wider strategic aims and PfG outcomes; • an appropriate budget for the College in light of the Department’s overall public expenditure priorities; and • how well the College is achieving its strategic objectives and whether it is delivering value for money. 14.3 The Lead Official has a clear understanding of the College’s responsibilities for policy implementation/operational delivery and the relevant audiences/stakeholders involved, however, this does not include being policy lead for all policy areas relating to the College’s business. 14.4 The Lead Official will ensure that where there are Departmental staff changes in key roles, time is taken to ensure a full understanding of the College’s business and challenges. DRAFT.

Lead Official. DRAFT‌ 14.1 The Department has appointed the Director of Further Education as the Lead Official to manage the relationship with the College and ensure effective partnership working. Engagement between the Department and the College will be co-ordinated, collaborative and consistent. A clear sense of collaboration and partnership will be communicated to staff in both the Department and the College in order to promote mutual understanding and support. The Lead Official is responsible for and supported by FE Division as the Partner Team for the College and the wider FE sector which includes responsibility for financial management, data, governance and accountability. The team, in consultation as necessary with the Departmental Accounting Officer, is the primary source of advice to the Minister on the discharge of ministerial responsibilities in respect of the College, and the primary point of contact for the College in dealing with the Department. FE Division shall carry out its duties under the management of the Lead Official. 14.2 The Lead Official shall advise the Departmental Accounting Officer and/or Minister on: • an appropriate framework of objectives and outcomes for the College in the light of the Department’s wider strategic aims and PfG outcomes; • an appropriate budget for the College in light of the Department’s overall public expenditure priorities; and • how well the College is achieving its strategic objectives and whether it is delivering value for money. 14.3 The Lead Official has a clear understanding of the College’s responsibilities for policy implementation/operational delivery and the relevant audiences/stakeholders involved, however, this does not include being policy lead for all policy areas relating to the College’s business. 14.4 The Lead Official will ensure that where there are Departmental staff changes in key roles, time is taken to ensure a full understanding of the College’s business and challenges. DRAFT.

Lead Official. DRAFT 14.1 The Department has appointed the Director of Further Education as the Lead Official to manage the relationship with the College and ensure effective partnership working. Engagement between the Department and the College will be co-ordinated, collaborative and consistent. A clear sense of collaboration and partnership will be communicated to staff in both the Department and the College in order to promote mutual understanding and support. The Lead Official is responsible for and supported by FE Division as the Partner Team for the College and the wider FE sector which includes responsibility for financial management, data, governance and accountability. The team, in consultation as necessary with the Departmental Accounting Officer, is the primary source of advice to the Minister on the discharge of ministerial responsibilities in respect of the College, and the primary point of contact for the College in dealing with the Department. FE Division shall carry out its duties under the management of the Lead Official. 14.2 The Lead Official shall advise the Departmental Accounting Officer and/or Minister on: • an appropriate framework of objectives and outcomes for the College in the light of the Department’s wider strategic aims and PfG outcomes; • an appropriate budget for the College in light of the Department’s overall public expenditure priorities; and • how well the College is achieving its strategic objectives and whether it is delivering value for money. 14.3 The Lead Official has a clear understanding of the College’s responsibilities for policy implementation/operational delivery and the relevant audiences/stakeholders involved, however, this does not include being policy lead for all policy areas relating to the College’s business. 14.4 The Lead Official will ensure that where there are Departmental staff changes in key roles, time is taken to ensure a full understanding of the College’s business and challenges. DRAFT.