City Operations Director - Lead a Bold, Digital Brighton

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Brighton & Hove is seeking a Corporate Director for City Operations to enhance sustainability and quality of life for residents. You will lead strategic initiatives in urban service delivery, focusing on cultural change, digital innovation, and resource management. Ideal candidates will possess extensive senior leadership experience within place-based roles, guiding collaborative efforts and ensuring alignment with community values. This is a pivotal position to shape the city’s future and contribute positively to its diverse community.

Benefits

Relocation support available

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Considerable senior leadership experience in a place-based role.
• Ability to set vision and culture within an organization.
• Experience in managing resources and aligning income with priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of sustainable city operations.
• Drive cultural change and modernize recycling services.
• Ensure alignment of organizational values and behaviours.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Cultural change leadership

Digital innovation

Collaboration skills

Job description

A local government authority in Brighton & Hove is seeking a Corporate Director for City Operations to enhance sustainability and quality of life for residents. You will lead strategic initiatives in urban service delivery, focusing on cultural change, digital innovation, and resource management. Ideal candidates will possess extensive senior leadership experience within place-based roles, guiding collaborative efforts and ensuring alignment with community values. This is a pivotal position to shape the city’s future and contribute positively to its diverse community.