Knowledge:
The post holder will manage the work of the Council’s Place services in one of the following areas:
- Building Services
- Estates and Property Management
- Housing Services
- Neighbourhood Services
- Planning, Economy and Communities
- Protective Services
- Sport & Leisure
Essential criteria
For all roles, it is essential that the post holder has a degree level qualification within any of the disciplines relevant to the role applied for, with clear evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
For the Senior Manager – Planning, Economy and Communities role, as the post holder will be the Council’s Chief Planning Officer, it is essential that they hold a corporate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
The post holder must demonstrate significant experience in the following areas:
- Working effectively at the strategic and corporate level of a large public sector organisation
- Management in one or more of the functional areas together with a clear understanding of the regulatory framework within which the service operate
- Service delivery and continuous improvement
- Project management
- Managing budgets and staff
- Sound knowledge of the funding and fiscal/financial environment
Desirable criteria
A post-graduate management qualification in a relevant professional discipline or completion of a recognised management development or leadership programme would be desirable.
In addition, for specific posts it will be advantageous to be a member of a relevant professional body/institution.
CLOSING DATE - Monday 30th March 2026
INTERVIEW DATE - Short leeting of applications - Thursday 2nd April 2026, 2nd stage short leet interviews - Thursday 23rd April 2026