Director of Services — Local Government Leader

publicjobs; Leinster; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Offaly County Council is seeking a Director of Services to lead multiple service areas in Offaly, reporting to the Chief Executive. You will drive performance, oversee strategic planning, and manage large multidisciplinary teams and budgets.

The role requires delivering high‑quality local government services, guiding policy support for council committees, and delivering reform initiatives within a challenging resource environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior local government management is essential.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Proven leadership of large multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of core programmes and services across the Local Authority.
• Provide policy support to members of Strategic Policy Committees and the Local Community Development Committee.
• Oversee budgets and drive substantial change programmes including Local Government Reform.
• Engage with stakeholders including government departments, agencies and the public to ensure value for money.

Job description

Offaly County Council is seeking a Director of Services to lead multiple service areas in Offaly, reporting to the Chief Executive. You will drive performance, oversee strategic planning, and manage large multidisciplinary teams and budgets.

The role requires delivering high‑quality local government services, guiding policy support for council committees, and delivering reform initiatives within a challenging resource environment.