Director of Services: Local Government Leader

Fingal County Council; Howth; On-site; EUR 115,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Full-time role

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Fingal County Council in County Dublin, Ireland, seeks a Director of Services to lead key programmes and services, engaging with elected members and stakeholders while guiding change in a resource-constrained environment.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director will support policy and committee work, and manage staff performance to deliver value for money and high-quality public services.

Qualifications

• Experience leading local government functions and strategic policy.
• Ability to engage Elected Members, staff and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record in change management and resource optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Understand the workings of local government and its role as the second tier of government within the county.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a long-term vision for the county.
• Lead, manage and motivate a team to deliver functional areas and programmes.
• Initiate, develop and drive change programmes to enhance services.
• Engage and build consensus with Elected Members, staff and external stakeholders.
• Provide policy support and advice to committees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Education

Masters in public administration or related field

Job description

Fingal County Council in County Dublin, Ireland, seeks a Director of Services to lead key programmes and services, engaging with elected members and stakeholders while guiding change in a resource-constrained environment.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director will support policy and committee work, and manage staff performance to deliver value for money and high-quality public services.