Head of Service - Maldon, United Kingdom - Maldon District Council

Maldon District Council

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Maldon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Vacancy Number MDC001816

Grade of Post:
K

Location:

Offering flexible new ways of agile working with the Council Offices based at Princes Road, Maldon available as required.

About this role:

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London.

We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working

We are seeking a focussed, performance-driven, and highly motivated individual with the technical knowledge, drive, and enthusiasm to lead the Council's Community Safety and Customer Services

As part of this critical role you will have responsibility for

Leadership of the Councils statutory Community Safety Responsibilities including

- supporting the delivery the Community Safety Partnership priorities,
- delivery of our local action plan.

Meeting the Councils statutory responsibilities
Managing a range of key strategic Partnerships involving senior Leaders and Politicians
Managing the contracts that support the delivery of a range of community safety responsibilities
Leadership of a team of Community Safety accredited Officers delivering a range of services which support

- the protection of the Councils Assets and income, (including car parking),
- the deliver a range of statutory services,
- the delivery of the Councils Community Safety Action Plan

Leadership of the Councils Customer Services team delivering a range of online, telephone and face to face services.

Strong technical knowledge of Community Safety and associated legislation, excellent partnership and communication skills, strong customer focus, a good knowledge of best practice and emerging technologies, commercial focused approach, and project management experience are key requirements for this role.

We promote a professional
work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.

In return we offer you an attractive salary package with local government benefits along with the opportunity to work in a beautiful rural district steeped in history and heritage.

For an informal discussion about this position:

To apply:

CVs will not be accepted.

It is Council policy not to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. Therefore should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

In addition to a competitive salary you will be entitled to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car lease scheme and will benefit from free parking in the Council Office car park.

You will also be entitled to discounted local gym membership and payment of one annual professional fee (if applicable). You will also have access to a range of work/life balance policies.

As part of any recruitment process, the Council collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants.

The Council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

For more information please see the Council's Privacy Notice to understand your rights.

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. _