Head Of Community Services, Facilities And Events

** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application **
Reserve List
Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Head of Community Services, Facilities and Events, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Head of Community Services, Facilities and Events positions across the Council District for a period of 12 months.

Job Summary
The Head of Community Services, Facilities and Events will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Community Development to develop and implement the relevant Council strategies, within their areas of responsibility. In this capacity, the post-holder will provide clear direction and support to their sections. They will be responsible for the effective management of services that come under their control in the pursuit of service excellence and value for money. The postholder will support transformational change within the Directorate / Section ensuring and implementing integration of new and current functions and responsibilities. They will assist in the delivery of high quality services across the Department by using performance management to drive continuous improvement and by effectively using the Council’s resources. The post-holder will ensure the Section and its employees’ comply and adhere to all statutory and legislative requirements and works in accordance with good governance and safety requirements.

Hours of work 
36 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment 
Permanent.

Work Pattern
Flexi: Monday to Friday

Location 
Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick or Council Offices, Bessbrook Community Centre, Bessbrook*
*Bessbrook Community Centre is undergoing a refurbishment and as such will be closed for a temporary period whilst these works are undertaken. If the chosen location is Bessbrook Community Centre, the postholder will be temporarily based at Cloughreagh Community Centre, Bessbrook, pending completion of works at Bessbrook Community Centre.

Salary
​​​​​​​PO6, SCP 42-45, currently £53,460 - £56,730 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked), plus 15.5% employer pension contribution. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.