Assistant Executive Director Operations
Ashfield
6 Months
35 hours
£400.00 LTD / £341.01 PAYE (inc hol) per day

Join Ashfield District Council as an Assistant Executive Director Operations on an interim basis. This pivotal role supports the Executive Director in implementing a service review, resolving operational matters, and leading "lift and shift" arrangements.

THE ROLE
As the Assistant Executive Director Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the smooth implementation of key organisational changes.

Support the Executive Director Operations in the implementation of a service review
Resolve operational matters effectively and efficiently
Lead the execution of lift and shift arrangements for cloud migration
Implement officer/councillor procedures in line with governance frameworks
Prepare an Officer Decision Record for additional lift and shift activities
Assist in the recruitment process for an Assistant Director and Service Manager
Ensure deliverables are met within the agreed timeline and quality standards

THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Community Safety and Local Government, along with a strong background in programme management and change implementation at a senior level.

Proven experience in senior leadership within Local Government
Expertise in Community Safety policies and operations
Demonstrable ability to manage organisational change and transformation
Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
Experience in programme management, with a focus on service delivery improvements

THE CONTRACT

9-5 Monday to Friday (60% office-based)
6-month contract (initially 3 months, with likely extension)
£400.00 per hour LTD company rate / £341.01 per hour PAYE equivalent (inc holiday)

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!