Job Description

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An exciting opportunity working directly with our Chief Executive. This role offers an excellent chance to make a real difference to the lives of those who work and live in Stirling. The position encompasses our People and Communities, Customer Service and Performance, and Housing services. Besides overseeing these services, the role holder will be a corporate leader, demonstrating strong leadership to the Council's Senior Team.

To succeed, you will balance strategic thinking with operational delivery and have a proven track record of achieving local or national objectives in a senior role. A commitment to putting communities at the heart of your work is essential, as is driving organizational culture to innovate and modernize Council services with a focus on people. You will lead high-performance teams to achieve these goals.

If you believe you can excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and cover letter. For an informal discussion about the role, contact Lisa Dunlop.

Note: This role requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme for working with both children and adults.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age (note restrictions on Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Job Pack

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office/home working where possible. We support flexible work to help you balance your career and personal life.
• Biennial incremental progression up to the top of your pay scale
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Further details at https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme