Job Description
Head of Neighbourhood Services - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join the organisation as Head of Neighbourhood Services. This senior role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of the Council’s corporate objectives, leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of services.
Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning, service transformation and the ongoing development of effective partnerships that support local communities across the borough. About the role:
1. £36.21 per hour
2. 37 hours per week
3. Temporary - 6 months pending review
4. Public Sector
5. Successful candidates will be required to work 37 hours week, Monday to Friday. Given the nature of their duties, the post holder will be expected to work outside of these hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service.
6. Successful candidates will be required to travel on official duty within the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area and beyond. Appointees must have access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full.
7. Please note closing date for this vacancy is Friday 15th May however you can register your interest for other council vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
8. Develop and implement a Departmental and Service Business Plans to support delivery of the Council’s Corporate and Community Plans and ensure integration with other relevant supporting plans such as the Business Improvement and Efficiency Plan.
9. Work with other Senior Managers and actively participate in other cross cutting initiatives to secure delivery of council’s corporate plan, community plan and achievement of relevant strategic priorities.
10. Support the Chief Executive and the SMT to create a high performing culture by agreeing and delivering key strategic priorities and contributing to the operational effectiveness of the whole organisation.
11. Contribute to the Council’s strategic planning processes and the translation of the Council’s vision, values and strategic objectives into action.
12. Provide the leadership necessary to co-ordinate the activities of a portfolio of services as allocated by the Director. Provide leadership and business focus within the Department and foster effective internal and external partnerships and relationships to support achievement of the Council’s strategic priorities.
13. Deliver high quality, efficient and effective services across the Department by using performance management to drive continuous improvement and ensure the effective and efficient use of council’s resources.
14. Attend meetings of the Council or its committees as required to provide appropriate, high quality, information concerning those areas for which he/she is responsible.
15. Support the Director in the management and delivery of the transformational change and integration of services across Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
What you'll need for this role:
16. Applicants must have a degree or post graduate qualification and be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have three years’ management experience in an Operational Delivery Environment at least one of which should be at senior management level
OR
Have five years experience, at least two of which should be at a senior management level.
17. .A sound understanding of the legislative framework governing the work of the Department.
Practical understanding of the main issues and developments impacting on service delivery within the service portfolio within the Borough.
A clear understanding of the workings of local government and the wider environment and political context in which it operates.
18. A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.