Head of Place Services & Transformation

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council in Dalkeith seeks a Chief Officer Place to lead and transform Place services, focusing on innovative strategies for local economic growth and sustainable development. You will drive performance, culture change and cross‑organisational collaboration with the Council and partners.

The role includes budget oversight, governance, risk, and policy development to meet community needs and improve service delivery across Housing, Planning, Building Standards and more.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformation initiatives.
• Strategic leadership experience in large public service or major financial sector.
• Understanding of regulation and governance in public bodies.
• Extensive management experience: service delivery, budgeting, staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage Place services to grow the local economy and promote inclusive, sustainable development.
• Oversee budgets, governance, risk and compliance; develop policies, service plans and delivery models.
• Collaborate with the Council, partners and external stakeholders to deliver citizen-centred services.

Job description

Midlothian Council in Dalkeith seeks a Chief Officer Place to lead and transform Place services, focusing on innovative strategies for local economic growth and sustainable development. You will drive performance, culture change and cross‑organisational collaboration with the Council and partners.

The role includes budget oversight, governance, risk, and policy development to meet community needs and improve service delivery across Housing, Planning, Building Standards and more.