Derry City Council, the second largest local authority in Northern Ireland is looking for a Strategic Director to be part of its team in delivering an exciting future for Derry-Londonderry as it prepares for its once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase its talents and tell its new story during the UK City of Culture 2013.

We need a candidate that will take a leading role in implementing and delivering strategies in tourism, leisure and cultural development in keeping with the city's One Plan, the Corporate Plan and the City of Culture 2013 events programme. We need someone that will deliver real and positive change that will have a lasting legacy for future generations and will bring forward a new and positive future for Derry-Londonderry.

We want a Strategic Director that is passionate about people and about delivering investment and regeneration that will benefit the city and region. We need a person with leadership qualities, entrepreneurial flair and an eye for detail, who will use their excellent management and communication skills to work collectively with key agencies and partners to bring forward a new and positive future for Derry-Londonderry.

For more information and to apply please go to this link.

For further information, view our dedicated website here or for an informal discussion, please contact Evelyn Dougherty at SOLACE Enterprises on 0845 601 0649 or via this email.

Alternatively for an application pack please contact the Human Resources Section, Council Offices, 98 Strand Road, Derry BT48 7NN. Tel. No. 028 71365151 Ext. 6644.

Completed applications must be returned to the Monitoring Officer at the above address no later than Monday, 29 October 2012 at 4.00 pm.

Previous applicants need not apply.