Job Information
This is an exciting opportunity to provide senior leadership and drive in the Economic Development and Growth Directorate, which is leading the way in delivering a significant regeneration programme, driving new and innovative inclusive growth activities across Northumberland and playing an integral role in the devolution agenda and the development of the new Mayoral Combined Authority for the North East.
Northumberland is an ambitious County and there is a lot happening! The County Council has clear plans to tackle inequality, deliver value for money for our residents and businesses and support economic growth. With a key role in realising these ambitions a priority for the Directorate and this role is the development and delivery of a comprehensive regeneration programme across the County, working with our towns and places to drive forward town and community regeneration and growth and managing a significant level of external funding, to delivery major improvements to our places, contributing to the pride of place for our residents and increased investment and visitors. The post holder will also lead the delivery of the Council's Asset Management Framework and the development and delivery of its Estates Strategy, to ensure the estate best supports the Council's corporate objectives and priorities for communities, as well as a capital delivery unit, delivering significant corporate and regeneration schemes across the County. This role will take a lead, working to the Director of Economic Development & Growth to manage this considerable portfolio and contribute to the overall leadership of the Economic Development and Growth Directorate.
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Interviews are due to take place w/c 26th February 2024
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
