Strategic Lead - Economy, Development and Planning, 2 High Street, Perth - PKC11838

Job Description

Strategic Lead - Economy, Development and Planning (PKC11838)
£105,487
2 High Street, Perth, PH1 5PH

Committed to Public Service? Share our Values and Purpose? Join team PKC!

Perth and Kinross is one of the most scenic and diverse local authority areas which spans some of the most remote and spectacular Highland landscapes anywhere in Scotland, with many villages and towns across the region and Perth City at its heart.

We are looking for an exceptional experienced strategic leader who will lead, motivate and inspire diverse and high performing teams within our Economy, Development and Planning Service. 

This is a vital role where you will have the opportunity to direct and influence change, making a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities across Perth and Kinross. The role will offer you a rewarding career and provide the opportunity to work with dedicated teams who deliver high quality services daily to a diverse community.

Reporting directly to the Depute Chief Executive, you will work collaboratively as part of the Strategic Leadership Team, with Elected Members and build strong relationships with local, regional and national partners, to deliver on our key corporate priorities.

• Tackling poverty
• Tackling climate change and supporting sustainable places
• Developing a resilient, stronger and greener local economy
• Enabling our children and young people to achieve their full potential
• Protecting and caring for our most vulnerable people
• Supporting and promoting physical and mental wellbeing
• Working in partnership with communities

With a degree or equivalent qualification and experience of leading and managing complex services and multi-disciplinary teams you will be passionate, ambitious, collaborative and resilient, with a track record of delivering strategic planning activities and transformational change. You will be experienced in achieving excellent customer services, with a high degree of professional knowledge and be able to demonstrate our values of ambition, compassion and integrity.

Committed to continuous improvement, self-evaluation and best value, you must be able to ensure compliance with relevant legislation for the services you lead and to do this with an understanding of the wider strategic context for local government. You will also have experience of leading a partnership approach to working with communities to deliver improved outcomes.

Working with us is more than just a job. It’s being part of an organisation which puts people at the heart of all we do, providing opportunities to make a real difference to those who live, work, learn, and do business here by contributing to our vision of a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality.

For an informal discussion, please contact Thomas Glen, Chief Executive, via email - chiefexec@pkc.gov.uk

The Individual

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.