Senior Management
Director of Services
Salary Range: €109,475 - €129,697
Location: Sligo
Type: Permanent
Advertised Date: 25 Oct 2024
Closing Date: 14 Nov 2024, 03:00 PM
Job Summary
Sligo County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Sligo. The corporate headquarters are located at County Hall, Riverside, Sligo, and there are three Municipal Districts: Borough District of Sligo (Sligo/Strandhill), Municipal District of Sligo (Sligo/Drumcliff), and Municipal District of Ballymote-Tubbercurry.
With 18 elected members and approximately 460 staff, Sligo County Council has a responsibility for delivering a wide range of public services focused on making the County, our towns, and countryside attractive places to live, work, and invest. Key service areas include Planning, Local Enterprise Office, Community and Economic Development, Transportation, Motor Taxation, Environment, Water Services, Emergency Services, Housing, Libraries, and the Arts.
An opportunity now exists for the position of Director of Services. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director will fulfil a key leadership role in the local authority, responsible for the delivery of programmes and services. The role involves considerable engagement and consensus building with elected members, staff, and external stakeholders.
The Director also provides policy support and advice for members of the Strategic Policy Committees, the Local Community Development Committee, and any other relevant Committees. Senior managers are charged with service delivery and change management in an environment of limited resources, making efficient service delivery and value for money crucial, as well as the management and motivation of staff.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Contact Details
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