Director of Thriving Communities

1 month ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time
Lead the Way in Thriving Communities

We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive the development, coordination, and delivery of the Thriving Communities Directorate. As a key member of the Directorate Management Team, you will work closely with the Extended Directorate Leadership Team to enable effective collaborative working, integration, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive Strategic Excellence: Lead the planning, development, and delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless operations and fostering efficient business systems.
  • Facilitate Effective Collaboration: Accountable for ensuring effective collaboration by facilitating key directorate business meetings, proactive scheduling, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ensure Compliance and Impact: Ensure the directorate's compliance with corporate strategic planning, governance processes, and reporting deadlines, while supporting the Director and Assistant Directors.
  • Enhance Business Processes: Develop and refine Directorate's business processes, ensuring alignment with customer and corporate needs, incorporating elements like monitoring, audits, risk management, and performance evaluations.
  • Lead Innovation: Spearhead recommendations for best practices within the Directorate, driving innovation and improvement.

This is a high-profile role that will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of services within the Resources Directorate and the Council. You will have excellent organisation and planning skills, an understanding of governance and democratic processes, and experience of change management.



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