Director of Economy and Environment Full Time Temporary

Director of Economy and Environment needed in Gloucester paying £800 per day PAYE – Reference:1721

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis

This role will involve:

• To provide leadership and direction to deliver strategic ambitions linked to sustainable economic growth, such as the employment and skills agenda, alongside the statutory functions of planning, libraries and registration services ensuring the highest standards and professional practice
• To provide support and advice to the Executive Director and elected Members, ensuring clear communication and delivery of objectives
• To lead the delivery of an effective economic growth plan for the county working closely with Cabinet members, the Executive Director of EEI and the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) to communicate the strategic direction
• To take the lead in ensuring that services are designed with the needs and aspirations of the community in mind in key service areas such as Registration, Libraries, Adult Education and Economic Development drawing these services together to achieve the maximum beneficial effect for the community with a focus on enabling effective engagement and outcomes.
• To work to remove barriers preventing community inclusion by understanding and addressing social mobility issues enabling greener, healthier and more inclusive life-styles
• To take the lead in ensuring that the Resources & Waste strategy is developed, implemented and evaluated and the Javelin Park Energy from Waste Facility contract is effectively managed
• To lead the Climate Change response ensuring it meets expectations through the provision of timely, effective and thought-through strategies, plans and actions

Ideally candidates will have:

• A relevant degree
• Membership of an appropriate professional association
• Proven substantial experience of managing significant resources and controlling complex budgets within financial frameworks and expectations
• Experience of working at a senior level in a political environment including briefing elected members.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to emma@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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