Chief Officer (Operations and Maintenance), Inverness
- Location:
- Headquarters Glenurquhart Road Inverness, IV3 5NX
- Salary:
- £109,285 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Description
Job Purpose: The Chief Officer position brings a fantastic opportunity to lead a new management structure, driving improvement and service excellence across the organisation. Key to ensuring the effective maintenance, repair and enhancement of our road networks, public spaces and related infrastructure this role will be crucial to meet the long-term needs of our communities.
We are seeking a highly progressive and motivated Chief Officer who will develop high performing teams to drive service improvements. You will play a key role in Highland Council’s senior leadership team, working collaboratively in the Place Cluster and across the Council to ensure corporate and place priorities are delivered. Openness and accountability are essential and a commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity to create an environment where everyone can meet their full potential.
Our people and our places are truly extraordinary, that is why the Highlands of Scotland is one of the top ten destinations in the world! It really is an incredibly special place to work, to live and to grow. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and passionate leader to drive a culture of excellence in the second largest organisation in the Highlands. If you share our vision and want to help us make Highland Places the very best they can be, we would very much welcome your application for this key post.
For further information about Highland Council and this exciting role please view the below video.
Closing date for applications: Monday 4th November 2024
Please APPLY ONLINE.
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
Educated to degree level with evidence of continuous professional development and preferably a further relevant professional qualification.