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Strategic Director – Development

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Do you want to be part of building a new and dynamic future for Derry/Londonderry?

Derry City Council is looking for a Strategic Director with entrepreneurial flair, leadership qualities and visionary ambition that will help the City of Derry continue with its journey to delivering change and a lasting legacy for future generations as it prepares for the inaugural UK City of Culture in 2013.

As Strategic Director, you will be required to be visionary with exceptional management and communication skills. You will have responsibility for developing initiatives to support strategic growth sectors including digital development, tourism, heritage, leisure and culture. You will be required to work effectively in partnership with key agencies and deliver a catalyst for change in terms of economic growth and community development.

You will be working as part of a strong management and city team under the leadership of the Chief Executive to tell the city's story.

There's never been a better time to be part of Derry City Council. The city is ready and waiting to embrace a new future and we want you to help us bring about that change and opportunity that makes Derry/Londonderry a exceptional regional city.

For further information view our dedicated website or for a confidential discussion with our advising consultants contact Claire McKee, Clarendon Executive, Tel. No. 02890 725750 or alternatively for an application pack contact the Human Resources Section, Council Offices, 98 Strand Road, Derry BT48 7NN. Tel. No. 028 71365151 Ext. 6644.

Completed applications must be returned to the Monitoring Officer at the above address no later than Friday, 23 March 2012 at 12 noon.

Please go to this link for more information.

Derry City Council is committed to equality of employment opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of religious belief, political opinion, racial group, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation and whether or not they possess a disability or have or do not have dependents. In accordance with its Equal Opportunities Policy, it particularly welcomes applications from the Protestant community. Women are also under represented at senior management level within the organisation and applications from female candidates would be welcome. All applicants will be considered on merit.

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