Neighbourhood Services Divisional Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/01/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/02/2020 15:30
Salary:
£60,253 - £63,540
Job Category:
Executive / Managerial
Employment Location:
County Hall, Morpeth
Further Information
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
The Service
The primary purpose of Neighbourhood Services is to work with local communities and other key stakeholder organisations to improve the physical appearance and quality of life within our communities, making them more sustainable, self-sufficient and safer places.
Neighbourhood Services is part of the Local Services Directorate and this post is responsible for refuse and recycling, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, countryside and green spaces and markets, also supporting winter maintenance, flooding and extreme weather response.
The role
You will provide professional and technical advice on all Neighbourhood Services functions. As an effective leader you will coordinate and manage the range of services in your area. You will be expected to build effective relationships with councillors and other outside agencies and instil a culture of customer care and engagement across the division.
We are offering:
A starting salary of £60,253 (rising to £63,540)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Northumberland is the northernmost county of England, bordering Cumbria, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and the Scottish Borders. Officially named the best place to visit in the British Travel Awards in 2018 Northumberland is also an excellent place to work and live with ancient castles; hidden gardens; unspoilt beaches; rolling hills; sweeping views and friendly market towns it has a cultural heritage all of its own.
https://www.discoverourland.co.uk/
Please see supporting documents attached.
Should you wish to discuss this vacancy informally, please contact Greg Gavin, Head of Neighbourhood Services on 01670 622278.
This advert will close on 23rd February 2020 at 11.59pm.
Assessment & Interviews: 19th & 20th March
Additional supporting information can be provided on a separate word document if required and emailed to hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.