Assistant Director: Economy, Growth & Tourism

** Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form **
Main Purpose of Post/Job: As a member of the council's Corporate Management Team, contribute proactively to the collective leadership for the council, working collaboatively with Members, services across the council, partners and stakeholders, to deliver the council's objectives and priorities. Work in a corporate and collaborative way with the Senior and Corporate Management Teams, Trade Unions and other senior managers across the council and work as part of the directorate and departmental Senior Leadership teams, to contribute to departmental priorities and initiatives. Drive positive cultural change, embodying and promoting the values and behaviours of the council and empowrting everyone in your team to reach their full potential. Ensure that the performance and development framework is effective for all staff. Lead on and ensure the effective implementation of corporate initiatives and transformation programmes that cut across the whole or part of the council's activities. Act as an abassador for the entire area by promoting a positive image and raising the profile of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Promote Equality and Diversity by demonstrting an open commitment to an actively promoting and celebrating diversity, promoting social inclusion and community cohesion, and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider.
Salary:  PO12, SCP 58-61, currently £68,309 - £71,747 per annum based on a 36-hour week week (effective from 1 April 2024) (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Hours of Work:  Contracted hours of work are: 36 hours per week (effective from 1 April 2024). 
As many regular Council meetings take place in the evening, the post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours. Whilst not a regular requirement, the post holder may be also called upon to work weekends and Public and extra Statutory Holidays on occasion.
Work Pattern: The standard working pattern is Monday to Friday. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Location and transferability: Location is Council Offices, Downpatrick or Warrenpoint Town Hall, this post will work across the Council district of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.