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Scottish Borders Council Depute Chief Executive – 2 Posts People & Place

Scottish Borders Council Depute Chief Executive – 2 Posts People & Place

Circa £105,000

The newly created posts of Depute Chief Executive are wide ranging roles, delivering a diverse range of services to our community. Many of these are delivered in partnership with other public bodies, the third/ private sector and the local community.

You will be a key member of the Council's Executive Management Team who along with the Chief Executive will be the main interface between the Elected Members and the offi cers employed to serve the organisation and the community. You will drive corporate strategy and ensure corporate objectives are delivered.

Scottish Borders Council continues to build on the transformational change programme introduced over recent years. Against a backdrop of challenging budget constraints and fi nancial uncertainty, we are determined to extract maximum value from the introduction of innovative service models.

Alternative ways of working will help us make the bestuse of our resources and improve the quality of life for people living, working and growing businesses in thearea. The Scottish Borders is an area of outstanding natural beauty where historic, award winning market towns and villages sit amidst rich agricultural land and stunning countryside.

With your leadership, vision, energy and commitment we will continue to improve the way the Council plans and delivers its services, providing the level and standard of service that the people of the Borders deserve.

This is your chance to strategically drive comprehensive and creative change programmes whilst ensuring sound corporate governance and performance excellence.

Your leadership, team building and negotiation skills will help underpin the critical role the Council plays in building the future prosperity of the region.

For more information on this role please go to www.myjobscotland.gov.uk or contact HR Shared Services, Tel. 01835 825052/3 or email hr@scotborders.gov.uk Please apply by submitting your CV together with a covering letter outlining why you are the most suitable candidate for the post.

Interviews will take place on 6, 7 and 8 January 2014. Online testing will take place week commencing 16 December 2013.

Closing date: 8 December 2013.

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