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Director of Community Services

This vacancy is: Permanent

Salary: £81,605 to £89,158 per annum

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th November 2022

Director of Community Services 
Salary: £81,605 to £89,158 per annum 
Reference No: COM804 

Ribble Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Its two market towns are steeped in history and heritage. The borough attracts some of the best schools in the UK and an exceptional environment in which to live and work.

We are currently seeking a Director of Community Services who can deliver on our ambitions and be part of the Corporate Management Team. You will work closely with Members, employees and partners and have the ability to build successful and effective partnerships. 

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of community services including Engineering Services, Cultural and Leisure Services and Waste Collection. 

Some of your key outcomes will include delivering projects and organisational change within time and on budget, focusing on customer needs driving forward change in the context of a strong understanding of the local, county, and regional landscape. You will possess a demonstratable record of managing and motivating multi-functional teams at a senior level in a large, complex organisation. 

A proven record of working effectively in partnerships that has led to community, economic and effective outcomes excellent understanding of communities and people is crucial. 

Ribble Valley is a great place to work valuing our employees, offering benefits including generous pension, holiday, and flexible working provisions. We also offer 7.5% contribution to lease car.

For an information conversation about the role please contact Marshal Scott, Chief Executive on 01200 414400. 

All other enquiries should be forwarded to the HR Team on Tel: 01200 414559 or HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk

If you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us on the details above or provide further information on your application form.

Closing date: Wednesday, 30th November 2022

Online assessment tests will be open to undertake between Wednesday 7th December to Sunday 11th December 2022

Interview and presentation: Thursday, 15th December and Friday, 16th December 2022  

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.