INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.
*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP
NLC11 £47, - £52, (Pro rata) (effective from 01 April )
At North Lanarkshire Council we’re full of energy and ideas to transform our towns and communities into vibrant places to live, work and visit. As Scotland’s fourth largest local authority, we’ve got lofty ambitions, bags of determination and we’re moving at a pace to generate real change in our communities and how we deliver services.
If you are looking for a career with an employer who offers a generous package of terms and conditions and promotes work-life balance and wellbeing amongst its employees, North Lanarkshire Council could be the place for you. We are perfectly situated in the heart of Scotland’s central belt with great transport links and offer generous annual leave entitlement and access to a variety of flexible working options and initiatives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our Support Services Team. You will work with a variety of partners, customers, and clients, supporting delivery of professional services in maximising resources and delivering positive outcomes.
You will be business and customer focused with a demonstrable record of identifying opportunities, achieving outcomes, managing change, and exercising strong leadership skills. You will be self-motivated with a flexible and collaborative approach to work and able to cope with multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines. You will also have a sound understanding and knowledge of a range of IT packages, including IDOX Uniform, relevant managerial experience, good organisational skills along with effective communication skills. The ability to meet agreed deadlines, work effectively as part of a team and the ability to use your own initiative are essential. An SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a business related subject is essential, as is supervisory experience.
You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Planning and Place, who currently operate a hybrid model of home-working and office-based work at the Civic Centre complex in Motherwell. You will be required to travel throughout North Lanarkshire with occasional travel throughout the Glasgow City Region to undertake the duties of this post.
This post is temporary for a period of up to 1 year.
Work Pattern:
17.5 hours per week
Week 1: - Thursday - 08:45am until 16:45pm; & Friday - 08:45am until 16:15pm
Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday Wednesday - 08:45am until 16:45pm
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.
We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.