Head of Corporate Services, West Lothian Civic Centre, 482.36

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36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Permanent

West Lothian Council, is a leading local authority with a proven track record of innovation, performance and achievement. We are looking to appoint an experienced senior manager to lead and manage the strategic direction Corporate Services within West Lothian.

As Head of Service, you will be responsible for not only the corporate and strategic management of the service but also for shaping the future direction of the service.

As a member of the council’s Corporate Management Team, you will contribute to the development and planning of the council’s overall strategic objectives and will have a considerable role to play in influencing its direction.

You will bring leadership, energy and vision and have a proven track record of success in managing a similar portfolio of services at a senior level. You will have strong stakeholder management, strategic partnership capability, and an unfaltering commitment to getting it right for our communities.

You will be an innovative thinker, focused on effective outcomes and capable of delivering business objectives through effective people, resource and financial management and a continuous drive for Best Value.

With a proven flair for shaping change and leading people, you will have a crucial role in ensuring we continue to challenge ourselves to offer an excellent service to our residents.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged.

Closing Date will be 28th July 2024