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Head of Community

Full-Time 37 Hours Per Week.

Following the recent organisational restructure at Oadby and Wigston Borough Council we are looking for a strong natural leader to take charge of this new diverse role as Head of Community.

This new post will lead on developing and delivering strategic and operational corporate asset management including the delivery of the business plan for the Council's housing portfolio under the new self financing regime.

You will also have the overall responsibility for tenancy management, community safety and cohesion, and developing joint working with partners including the voluntary sector.

The successful candidate will have a proven successful track record and background of consistent achievement as a senior manager who, as a positive leader, can effectively manage and motivate a diverse team and work proactively with other partnering organisations.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Anne Court, Director of Services on 0116 2572 602.

The Council operates a final salary pension scheme, flexible working hours, subsidised leisure facilities and encourages and supports relevant post entry training.

Curriculum Vitae's will not be accepted.

Closing date for all applications is noon on Monday 26 March 2012.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 April 2012.

To obtain further details and apply, please visit our website or alternatively call 0116 257 2719 quoting reference number OWBC 602.

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