Head of Communities
- Location:
- City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU
- Salary:
- £80,390.25 - £93,276.66 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Job Description
'This senior leadership role within Chief Executive's Department offers the opportiunitty to shape how Glasgow's communities engage with decision-making. Reporting to the Head of Policy and Corporate Governance, you'll lead a dedicated team focussed on empowering communities to build equality and resilience.
You'll lead on ensuring Council's compliance with statutory duties under Community Empowerment, Community Justice and Police and Fire and Rescue Reform legislation.
Your remit will include cross-sector collaboration with public, private, academic, third sector partners to deliver strategic priorities of the Community Planning Partnership, while fulfilling the role of senior officer for relevant Council committees.
Hybrid working is available in this role. If you’re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.'
Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, this post is politically restricted.
Only existing employees of Glasgow City Council or one of its Arms Length External Organisations can apply for this vacancy.
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