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Assistant Director (Environmental Services)

(37 hours) Westgate Plaza One, Permanent.

Make the difference.

Barnsley is changing and this is bringing more opportunities for people to enjoy new challenges and work in different ways in the service of our community. Join our team and whatever role you play - you can be part of the better Barnsley we're working to create.

Environmental Services combines Highways, Neighbourhood Services, Waste Management and Transportation. In this pivotal role you will be a visible leader within the council and the City Region and will be in charge of developing innovative solutions and new models of delivery contributing to the council's economic growth aspirations.

The closing date for this post is 28th September 2012 at 11.59pm.

Further details are available from our website at this link or (01226) 772250.

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