There’s a distinctive, energising sense of excitement and possibility about
Somerset Council, and it’s a uniquely rewarding place to be a senior leader.
We’ve promised our residents that we will build a fairer, greener, resilient, moreflourishing Somerset, that cares for the most vulnerable and listens to them.While (like many places) we face a number of big challenges, we also have adeeply positive culture of self-improvement, a healthy economic outlook, andgreat partnerships – plus of course the invaluable experience, expertise, assets,and networks of our five predecessor councils. So it’s a promise we’re lookingforward to keeping.
Good housing and good health have never been more important in building
flourishing communities. While we’re making excellent progress in a number
of areas, there’s always more to do. Priority areas for this portfolio include
building on our recent successful investment into Adult Social Care, developinga comprehensive strategic plan for housing, and capitalising on our excellentpartner relationships. It’s great to be in a position where we can confidentlylook ahead to the medium and longer term, exploring the options for innovation,redesign and even better provision in the future.
Candidates will bring experience, energy, optimism and the deft interpersonal
skills to move us forward, faster, from day one. With an impressive track recordof getting interesting things done, you’ll be able to deploy exceptional analyticaland influencing capacity to operate effectively at a system level. You’ll be joininga team that’s powerfully motivated to make Somerset a better place, with a richseam of co-production and innovation running throughout the workforce.
Alternatively, ifyou’d like to arrange an informal conversation with Dawn Faulkner at Faerfield,please call 0121 312 3755.
To apply please click theApply Now link below.
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