DCC/13/8339

Grade 20 £108,087 - £118,895 per annum

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. The new Strategic Director for Economy, Transport and Environment will have in their department all the key levers for delivering growth at a County level; economic development, planning, transport infrastructure and environment. It is a key role that, in the new landscape of economic development in England, will require close partnership working with borough and district councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership D2N2 and our bordering city-regions as well as the private and voluntary sectors. Derbyshire needs strong leadership to ensure that it is able to draw money down from the Local Growth Fund, European funding and other funding streams to deliver our vision of "A Derbyshire that works". The successful candidate will be part of the Corporate Management Team and 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, understand the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector, and have the passion for public service, energy, vision and ambition that we need to take us forward.

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact Ian Stephenson, Chief Executive on 01629 538100. Provisional Interview Date: 10 December 2013 and 11 December 2013

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Closing date: 1 December 2013

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