Head of Economy and Environment

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Dumfries seeks a strategic leader to manage Economy and Environment services. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record at a senior level, strong communication skills, and an understanding of political environments. This leadership role involves driving transformation, supporting collaborative efforts, and enhancing service delivery for the community. A degree or equivalent is required.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Engagement with dedicated staff and partners

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success at senior level within a complex organisation.
• Experience in strategic leadership of economic and environmental services.
• Ability to work within a political environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformational change and innovation.
• Support collaborative working within a one-Council approach.
• Manage strategic leadership of Economy and Environment services.

Skills

First-class communication

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Financial planning

Customer focus

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £107,075 - £111,522 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Advert

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and
ambitious individual to fulfil a strategic leadership role
within Dumfries and Galloway Council. We are ambitious
for our region, focused on supporting our communities
to thrive and prosper and ensuring that we provide
quality services and better outcomes for the citizens and
communities in Dumfries and Galloway.

As a member of the Council’s Management team, you will
work collaboratively with other Chief Officers and Elected
Members to deliver the Council’s vision and ambition
for our region. You will drive forward transformational
change and innovation, support collaborative working
within a one-Council approach, and work to support
the financial stability of the Council and address
future challenges.

Importantly, you will have responsibility for the strategic
leadership of the Economy and Environment services
including Economic Development, Planning and Building
Standards (Including the role of Chief Planning Officer
for the Authority), Strategic Housing Investment,
Environment, Housing Standards, Transition to Net Zero
and Environmental Health and Trading Standards. You
will play an integral role in providing empowerment and
support to teams to help them flourish, deliver a high
standard of customer service and continue to make a
difference to the lives of our citizens.

We are seeking a visible and forward-thinking leader with
a track record of success at a senior level within a complex
organisation. You should be educated to degree standard
or equivalent.

Essential qualities include being a first-class communicator
and a natural relationship manager, with an appreciation
and understanding of working within a political
environment. A strategic approach and vision to deliver
change, service improvement, collaborative, wholesystems
partnership working, financial planning and
people leadership skills together with a strong customer
focus is essential.

In return, we offer you a stimulating work environment,
where you will be supported by an amazing team of
talented and dedicated staff, with enthusiastic colleagues
and partners fully engaged in the strategic development
of our Council.

This is an exceptional opportunity and applications
are encouraged from individuals who believe they can
successfully apply their leadership ability to the challenges
we face and the successful delivery of strategic outcomes
now and in the future.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to equality
and diversity and our values include treating everyone
with dignity, fairness and respect which drive us to
tackle inequality. We want to be an organisation that
is representative of the communities we serve and
welcome people that can bring different perspectives and
experiences to our organisation.

This post is politically restricted in terms of the Local
Government and Housing Act 1989.