About the role
We have recently launched our One Council Programme which you will spearhead, ensuring that we have an engagement plan that inspires colleagues, potential recruits and elected members and that we have assurance over the progress of the key milestones. Our Big 50 Vision work is at a key point, we have created an Engagement and Strategy Plan which now needs to be implemented with some quick wins needed over the next few months as we move into our place leadership role. Our work with our strategic partner on ambition setting is also reaching a pivotal point which will lead to an agreed transformation plan which will support our financial sustainability; this needs to be driven and linked with our budget setting process for 2025/26. We are entering a crucial time for the new government, and we want to be at the forefront and raising our profile to get funding and opportunities, so horizon scanning, understanding the agenda and ensuring that we are identifying opportunities will be essential in the next few months.
About you
Successful candidates will have worked at Executive Director level previously, with experience of reporting into the Chief Executive and working as part of the Corporate Leadership Team (or equivalent). Experience of leading significant transformation and culture programmes at pace is essential for this role and the ability to hit the ground running.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
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