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Chief Operating Officer (and Deputy Chief Executive)

Ipswich Borough Council is an ambitious and exciting council looking to constantly improve the services it provides.

We are currently undergoing a significant management restructure and this job will play a key role in that change.

We are looking for someone who will not just talk about delivery, performance and transformation but someone who will drive it through the organisation to achieve more.

Do you have the vision, skills, confidence, credibility, innovation and passion to deliver our future aspirations?

This is a unique opportunity to help change the way we are as a council.

Do you think you can help us in ‘Building a Better Ipswich'? If so, to apply please visit this link.

Closing date: 7 September 2012.

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