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Head of Assets and Leisure

North Norfolk is unrivalled as a place to live and work. An area of outstanding natural beauty, the quality of life is excellent with mile after mile of stunning countryside, unspoilt coastlines and beaches, yet still within easy reach of the bustling, cosmopolitan city of Norwich. Reporting directly to the Corporate Leadership Team, this is an exciting opportunity for two dynamic team leaders with experience of successful partnership working, strategy development and project delivery to join the newly constituted senior management team in each of these key roles.

Leading the property, leisure and coastal defence teams, this post will have responsibility for managing a diverse property portfolio. Providing expert professional and commercial property advice at the highest level, you will develop the Council's asset strategy to drive financial, social and community benefits, and support the regeneration of our market towns.

Improving the performance of our assets in delivering sport and leisure activities will be a key element of the role, as will the commissioning and procurement of leisure contracts and coastal defence schemes. This is more than just a property role, you must be creative in your thinking, engage effectively with communities and embrace change.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding either of the above posts, please contact Sheila Oxtoby, Chief Executive on (01263) 516000.

Closing date: 9 July 2012. Interviews will be held in either week commencing 16 or 23 July 2012. North Norfolk District Council offers employees a friendly working environment, flexible working hours and pension scheme. North Norfolk District Council is committed to equality and diversity in employment and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

For a job description, specification and application form, contact our job line on (07661) 001017 (24 hours) or email here.

Details can also be found on our website at this link.

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