JOB DESCRIPTION

Overall responsibility for shaping the strategic direction of the Council’s culture, tourism and events provision and driving transformational change by promoting a positive organisational culture of empowerment, innovation, and change.

Develop and deliver strategic plans that lead and manage a range of high-quality services ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency. The specific areas of responsibility will be determined by the Council’s priorities and may change from time to time.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

Competitive salary
Excellent pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
Car leasing scheme
Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Scotwest Credit Union

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is Level 16.

This is a politically restricted post in terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (LGHA).

The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.

Hybrid Workers

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between home and the office and the frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.