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Strategic Director for Corporate Resources - Derbyshire Council

Strategic Director for Corporate Resources - Derbyshire Council

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County Hall, Matlock

We have an uncompromising commitment to putting people at the centre of all we do in Derbyshire. We are driven by our values and our focus on meeting the needs of our citizens, and are committed to building new ways of working that are innovative, sustainable and can deliver our communities' vision and aspirations.

As part of the Corporate Management Team providing leadership to the Council, our new Strategic Director for Corporate Resources will be responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and development of the Council's Corporate Resources Department which provides corporate services to the Council including Communications, Finance, Human Resources, Legal Services, Property and Transformation.

The role will lead on the consolidation of existing corporate services into a new corporate Directorate and on developing opportunities for shared services with partners.

The successful candidate will have excellent strategic leadership skills, and be able to lead, influence and motivate employees successfully through change while maintaining a strong performance culture.

He/she will have a successful track record at a senior strategic level in a comparable multi-functional organisation with an appropriate qualification in at least one of the fields within the portfolio of the role.

An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector, together with a passion for public service, and the vision and ambition that we need to take us forward is essential.

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact Ian Stephenson, Chief Executive, telephone (01629) 538100 or John Pitt, Interim Strategic Director of Corporate Resources, telephone (01629) 538311.

Application packs for all vacancies are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or from Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058.

Closing date: 08 December 2013.

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