Assistant Director: Healthy Living

** Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form**
Main Purpose of Post / Job: We are ambitious and want our district to become one of the most desirable and best places to live, work, invest in and visit. As a member of the council’s Corporate Management Team, contribute proactively to the collective leadership for the council, working collaboratively with Members, services across the council, partners and stakeholders, to deliver the council’s objectives and priorities. Work in a corporate and collaborative way with the Senior and Corporate Management Teams, Trade Unions and other senior managers across the council and work as part of the directorate and departmental Senior Leadership teams, to contribute to departmental priorities and initiatives. Drive positive cultural change, embodying and promoting the values and behaviours of the council and empowering everyone in your team to reach their full potential. Ensure that the performance and development framework is effective for all staff. Lead on and ensure the effective implementation of corporate initiatives and transformation programmes that cut across the whole or part of the council’s activities. Act as an ambassador for the entire area by promoting a positive image and raising the profile of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Promote Equality and Diversity by demonstrating an open commitment to and actively promoting and celebrating diversity, promoting social inclusion and community cohesion, and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider.
Duration of Appointment: Permanent
Salary: PO12, SCP 58-61, currently £68,309 - £71,747 per annum based on a 36-hour week. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Hours of Work: Contracted hours of work are: 36 hours per week. As many regular Council meetings take place in the evening, the post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours. Whilst not a regular requirement, the post holder may be also called upon to work weekends and Public and extra Statutory Holidays on occasion.
Work Pattern: The standard working pattern is Monday to Friday. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Agile Working: This post is defined as a flexible worker as set out in the Council’s Agile working policy.
Flexi Scheme and Time off in Lieu (TOIL): This post is not eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme and TOIL is by agreement only.
Location and transferability: Council offices, Downpatrick or Council Offices, Newry, this post will work across the Council district of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.