Assistant Director – Neighbourhoods
Ashfield District Council
Salary up to £71,933
Ashfield is thriving. We are proud of our district and our ambition is to be ‘great’ across all our services. We have already secured over £200m of investment for the district, and we are driving better services and local growth through innovation and by adopting a ‘can-do’ attitude. The council is financially sustainable and secure, and we are also maximising the benefits of our location - right next to the M1 and sitting between the core cities of Nottingham and Sheffield.
THE ROLE
Ashfield is a great place to work and we know that we already excel in many areas, but we want all our services to be the best. We are therefore seeking an exceptional Assistant Director for Neighbourhoods to lead our waste, recycling, streetscene, parks and fleet services – and we need someone who can combine a strong technical understanding with a focus on transformation and improvement.
We are keen to use data more effectively to help us become more efficient and improve services, so our new AD will need to combine robust and clear leadership with an analytical and problem-solving mindset. And with new regulations and legislation impacting upon these services, we need to be ready for the changes ahead. Candidates will also need high levels of political understanding, with the skills to support our Members’ ambitions for residents.
INFORMATION
For further details, please see the role profile and useful links below and select the 'click here' button to visit Ashfield Council's recruitment website. For more information please contact Luke Judd on luke.judd@starfishsearch.com or 07435 270 659.
ROLE PROFILE Structure Chart Corporate Plan 2023-27 CLICK HERETimeline
Closing Date: 3rd July 2024
Shortlist Agreed: 9th July 2024
Psychometric Testing: 10th-16th July 2024
Officer and Stakeholder Panels: 17th/18th July 2024
Final Panel Interviews: w/c 12th August 2024
Useful Links
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
(A relocation allowance of £5000 is available for this role.)
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