Head of Communities and Partnerships

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Communities and Partnerships to lead and transform our community services.

This pivotal role involves overseeing Community and Third Sector Engagement, Community Planning, Libraries, Contact Centres, Museums, Community Learning and Development, Protective Services and Connected Communities. As Head of Communities and Partnerships, you will be instrumental in identifying opportunities to enhance and innovate our services, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our diverse communities.

Our Heads of Service are critical in supporting and identifying opportunities to transform services whilst supporting change across the council. In doing so, our Heads of Service should identify opportunities to work collaboratively across services with partners, community representatives, and external organisations.

You will be tasked with providing the strategic vision to support colleagues in delivering the council’s corporate plans, priorities, and objectives – with the needs of our communities and those who rely on our services at their heart.

The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on community services.

If you are passionate about community engagement and have the vision to lead transformative change, we invite you to apply for the Head of Communities position.

Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Lesley Brown, Interim Chief Executive on 01620 827491.

Timeline

Closing date for applications: Monday 14 April 2025
Assessment Centre (online): Wednesday 7 May 2025
Face to Face interviews (for those taken forward from the Assessment Centre) : Friday 16 May 2025