Head of Direct Services Elgin   £70,308 - £70,308

Job Description

The Moray Council area encompasses some of Britain’s most remote and magnificent countryside with an abundance of rich natural beauty making it a popular place to live and work.

The majority of Moray’s population live in and around the towns of Elgin, Forres, Keith, Buckie and Lossiemouth, each with its own strong local identity. Additionally, there is a large influx of people into the District from outwith Moray as shown by the large presence of RAF/ Army personnel who contribute significantly to our local economy and culture.
Moray has good road links to the central Scotland motorway network, either on the A9 via Perth or by the A96 to Aberdeen. The area is also well served by rail, with stations at Keith, Forres and Elgin linking travellers with Inverness and Aberdeen. We also have two airports within easy travelling distance at Inverness and Aberdeen.

Moray’s main businesses are varied and include fishing, farming, food, drink and textiles with the area containing the most malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Both our rural environment and our beautiful unspoilt coastline attract thousands of visitors each year and the importance of the industry is recognised in the support offered to tourism related businesses by both the Council and the Local Enterprise Company.
With a constantly changing external environment and two major internal transformation programmes this a challenging period for the Moray Council, and we are looking for someone who can work as part of the Senior Management Team to lead Direct Services through the tough demands that lie ahead, contributing towards the Council becoming an exemplary customer-focused authority, delivering services more effectively and efficiently.
If you have the strategic vision, leadership, management qualities and dedication to manage Direct Services through the necessary changes, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: 17 February 2012

Salary £70,308

Job Reference:   MOR002268

Closing Date:     17-Feb-2012

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