Assistant Executive Director - Operations

Assistant Executive Director - Operations

Ashfield

6 Months

35 hours

£400.00 LTD / £341.01 PAYE (inc hol) per day

Join Ashfield District Council as an Assistant Executive Director - Operations on an interim basis. This pivotal role supports the Executive Director in implementing a service review, resolving operational matters, and leading "lift and shift" arrangements.

As the Assistant Executive Director - Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the smooth implementation of key organisational changes.

1. Support the Executive Director - Operations in the implementation of a service review
2. Resolve operational matters effectively and efficiently
3. Lead the execution of lift and shift arrangements for cloud migration
4. Implement officer/councillor procedures in line with governance frameworks
5. Prepare an Officer Decision Record for additional lift and shift activities
6. Assist in the recruitment process for an Assistant Director and Service Manager
7. Ensure deliverables are met within the agreed timeline and quality standards

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Community Safety and Local Government, along with a strong background in programme management and change implementation at a senior level.

1. Proven experience in senior leadership within Local Government
2. Expertise in Community Safety policies and operations
3. Demonstrable ability to manage organisational change and transformation
4. Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
5. Experience in programme management, with a focus on service delivery improvements

1. 9-5 Monday to Friday (60% office-based)
2. 6-month contract (initially 3 months, with likely extension)
3. £400.00 per hour LTD company rate / £341.01 per hour PAYE equivalent (inc holiday)

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to or call to discuss the role in more detail!

If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!