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Directors Roles at Dorset County Council

Director for Children's Services

Salary: £109,430 to £123,793

Director for Adult & Community Services

Salary: £109,430 to £123,793



Dorset County Council is ambitious for the county and its communities and we are also committed to maintaining strong, dedicated leadership for both our Children's and Adult and Community Services Directorates. Each Director will have a critical part to play in driving service development and establishing a strong corporate culture with the new County Management Team. Do you have the drive and determination to match our own and make our ambitions a reality? If you have the professional expertise and leadership qualities to listen, inspire, innovate and deliver, we'd like to hear from you.

To find out more and apply visit this link.

Closing date: 28 October 2012.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all parts of the community.

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