Strategic Director

Directorate(s):

• Communities and Place
• Environment, and
• Capital, Planning and Property Services

Purpose and Function of Post

• To work with and advise Elected Members, the Chief Executive Officer and peer Strategic Directors on the strategic planning and development of the Council's vision and policy.
• To be an active member and contributor to the Councils Senior Management Team, working in collaboration with peer SDs to translate the Council's vision and strategy into action by providing the leadership necessary to co-ordinate the activities of a portfolio of services as allocated by the Chief Executive.
• To influence and work collaboratively with National, Regional and Local partners to positively influence and develop policy in line with the Councils Strategic priorities and plans.
• To manage and review performance and service provision at both departmental and corporate levels in accordance with agreed targets, ensuring efficient management of financial and other resources.
• To uphold the Councils values and strategic vision, and to develop individual and team capacity in order to maximise individual performance and achievement, and to continuously develop and deliver high quality services across our communities.

The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid for 12 months. ‘Another similar vacancy’ is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale.

Recruitment Timetable

• Application Closing Date: 12noon 16 April 2026
• Shortlisting date: 20 April 2026
• Assessment Centre dates: 29 April, 30 April and 1 May 2026 (online)
• Second Shortlisting date: 8 May 2026
• Interview dates: 18 May & 19 May 2026

Dates may be subject to change.

In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, these positions will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Access (NI) check, in accordance with Access NI Code of Practice.