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WORKFORCE

Chief Executive

Employer: Scottish Borders Council;Salary up to £122,205; Reference G621; Closing Date:26 September 2011

Employer Scottish Borders Council

Salary up to £122,205

Reference G621

Closing Date 26 September 2011

Description

Scottish Borders Council continues to build on the transformational change programme introduced over recent years. Against a backdrop of challenging budget constraints and financial uncertainty we are determined to extract maximum value from the introduction of innovative service models.

Alternative ways of working will help us make the best use of our resources and improve the quality of life for people living, working and growing businesses in the area – an area of outstanding natural beauty where historic, award winning towns and villages sit amidst rich agricultural land and stunning countryside.

With your vision, energy and commitment we will continue to improve the way the Council plans and delivers its services, providing the level and standard of service that the people of the Borders deserve. This is your chance to drive comprehensive and creative change programmes whilst ensuring sound corporate governance and performance excellence.

Your leadership, team building and influencing skills will help underpin the critical role the Council plays with stakeholders and partners in planning for the future prosperity of the region.

For more information on this role and details on how to apply, please visit our website or contact Ken Dalgleish or Melissa Nast at Munro Consulting on 0141 227 7550, email Melissa Nast quoting reference G621.

Closing date: Monday 26th September 2011. We are committed to equality of opportunity.

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