Strategic Assistant Director, Corporate & Support Services

4c Executive; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

4C Executive is partnering with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to appoint an Assistant Director of Corporate & Support Services in Ballymena. The role leads transformation across the CSS directorate, building high-performing teams and delivering value-for-money services.

The successful candidate will report to the Director, collaborate with senior officers and Members, drive innovative improvements, and model council values while guiding teams through change and strategic delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification.
• 3 years’ senior management experience leading service delivery, improvement and change.
• Experience leading diverse services in a complex unionised environment.
• Experience delivering high-quality, outcomes-focused delivery.
• Experience shaping strategic service improvement and transformational change.
• Experience building high performing teams with inspirational leadership.
• 5 years’ senior management experience when no degree.
• Senior Management defined as advising an Assistant Director (Tier 3) or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CSS Directorate and collaborate with senior officers to deliver the council’s objectives.
• Drive change and improvements, promoting values and high standards across the organisation.
• Lead teams to provide high quality, value-for-money services for residents and stakeholders.
• Engage with Elected Members, staff and trade unions to enable delivery of the Council’s priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Team development

Innovation

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

4C Executive is partnering with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to appoint an Assistant Director of Corporate & Support Services in Ballymena. The role leads transformation across the CSS directorate, building high-performing teams and delivering value-for-money services.

The successful candidate will report to the Director, collaborate with senior officers and Members, drive innovative improvements, and model council values while guiding teams through change and strategic delivery.