There has never been a better time to live, visit and work in Dudley.
Just 30 minutes west of Birmingham, sits the borough of Dudley, the historical capital of the Black Country, with its rich industrial heritage that forged the heart of the industrial revolution - a history steeped in innovation, drive and determination.
Fast forward to the present and those historical traits are embedded within the modern culture of Dudley and the borough is a vibrant, multi-cultural hub with strong communities, beautiful parks and open spaces and a mix of shops and restaurants.
Currently at the heart of a multi-million-pound regeneration plan, there is significant investment in the borough with several key projects including the new Midland Metro infrastructure, a new Institute of Technology and a very light rail innovation centre.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity as a Director of Environment to transform the way Dudley works to meet the changing needs of their residents and businesses. You will have a successful record of achievement at a senior level in delivering a portfolio of highly visible, frontline services, developing strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and using your influencing and persuasive skills to foster joint initiatives. Your strong procurement and contract management skills will identify new ways of delivering services, to include an effective capital investment programme aligned to our strategic priorities and bids to external funding bodies.
Dudley are seeking an inspirational leader to cultivate an open and trusting culture, who will balance strategic leadership and direction with effective operational management, lead change through others and inspire high levels of performance. You will have strong procurement and contract management skills, political acumen, experience of managing significant budgets and commercial nous to identify potential opportunities to generate income.
If you have the experience Dudley requires, a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity and thrive in an environment providing exceptional customer care and high-quality, value for money services to our residents, then Dudley would love to hear from you.
To apply for the role please visit www.dudleycounciljobs.org.uk. Please note you will need to return to this page to complete your application.
Indicative Timetable
Closing Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Technical Interviews: Wednesday 17 January 2024 - TBC
Final Interviews: Thursday 1 February 2024 - TBC
Contact
For an informal conversation, please contact:
Dawn Faulkner
Email: dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
Sarah Longbottom
Email: slongbottom@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
Applications
To apply for this job please submit your CV, a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4), a completed Candidate Application Form and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to DudleyMBC@faerfield.co.uk quoting: ‘Vacancy: Director of Environment (ref: A000439)’.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
Please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. If you do not wish us to approach your referees without your prior permission, then you should state this clearly.
