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We have a really exciting opportunity to join our organisation within our Senior Leadership Team. As an organisation we have big ambitions and aspirations for the future of our Council and services. You will have the opportunity to join a fast paced, strategic team that is at the centre of leading our newly developed Council Strategy.
 
As our Executive Director of Communities, you’ll be at the helm of communication, leadership, and service excellence. Inspiring and empowering your team to deliver transformative change, supporting local communities and residents. Providing leadership in services like housing solutions, development, environmental health and more!
 
What we are looking for someone:

Positive: A resilient and flexible leader who is open to change. Someone who will lead their services and teams to success and be a champions for our values and behaviours.  
Bold: Lead fearlessly, guiding your team towards ambitious goals and ensuring the effective delivery of the strategic and transformation plans of the Council, its Target Operating Model and Council Strategy. Look for solutions and work with others to implement them.
Respectful: Lead and act with integrity, instil trust and confidence within your peers, teams and members.
Results driven: Set challenging goals for yourself and others, taking ownership of your part in the delivery of the Council Strategy and be open to the feedback that comes as part of that.
 
In return for your hard work and contribution, we can offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave, free parking, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more. Take a look at our website for the full range of benefits and to find out more about the Council and our values.

Closing date for receipt of applications, which includes a covering letter of no more than 500 words setting out why you should be considered for the role, is Wednesday 4th December 2024 and interviews will take place on Thursday 12th December 2024.

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to better reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Many of our staff also work flexibly in different ways e.g. part-time, compressed hours and everything in between; please talk to us about the flexibility you need to do this role.

East Hampshire District Council are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.

The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant – you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Please note - as part of our interview process your right to work in the UK will be checked by using approved right to work documents and share codes.

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