Assistant Director for Corporate Services and Transformation

**About The Role**:
North Norfolk District Council is proactive, forward-thinking and dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors. Nestled between the stunning North Sea coastline and picturesque rural landscapes, we pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and delivering high-quality services.

Our Council is passionate about making a positive impact in the community, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where everybody can thrive. At North Norfolk District Council, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that shape the future of the district.

We are excited to be recruiting an Assistant Director for Corporate Services and Transformation to join us at a critical time in the future of local government services in Norfolk. In this newly created and pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing essential services, including HR, Communications and PR, and Customer Services, as well as lead our Project Delivery and Corporate PA teams, as we seek to represent the interests of our residents through Local Government Reorganisation and Public Service Reform.

You’ll be at the heart of driving positive change across the Council and contributing to new service delivery models, proposed through Local Government Reorganisation, ensuring that the Councils objectives and values are met in the short and longer terms.

Working alongside the Chief Executive, Senior Members and Assistant Director peers, you will have the opportunity to shape future public service delivery in Norfolk. Your motivational leadership will support our teams during this period of anticipated change to achieve their best, fostering collaborative relationships which support the innovative public service delivery of the future.

**About You**:
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a background in managing diverse teams. You should have extensive managment experience and a proven track record of delivering objectives, ideally within a local government setting. Your excellent interpersonal skills will help you build positive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and the community we serve.

In return you will have access to professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role. You’ll work in a friendly, supportive and professional environment that allows you to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. If you can demonstrate the requirements of the Job Description and would like the chance to be part of a team dedicated to making North Norfolk a better place to live, work, and visit, then we would like to hear from you.
- Please be aware that this is a politically restricted post.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th June 2025

**About Us**:
We're committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value differences in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our coast and environment are extremely important to us.

Recognising that North Norfolk faces a very real threat from climate change, the Council has declared a climate emergency. We have developed a Net Zero strategy to support our ambitions and all staff have a role to play in meeting our carbon reduction targets.

We have a supportive culture that enables our people to learn and grow through attending courses, e-learning, and their daily job roles. We provide excellent opportunities for communication through updates from Directors and the Chief Executive. Our our onsite recognised union is UNISON.

Our Cromer office is clean, modern and light, with onsite lunchtime catering and free onsite parking. As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer several benefits to all our employees:
You will also enjoy:

- a good work-life balance, with many roles following our hybrid approach to work (if your role supports hybrid working, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection)
- 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (assuming the role is full-time)
- access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on your local authority career average earnings