About Rochdale
Rochdale is a town steeped in history, known for its pioneering spirit and rich heritage. It played a crucial role in the birth of the Co-operative movement, and its industrial legacy is still evident today.
In recent years, Rochdale has undergone a transformative journey, benefiting from significant investment by both public and private sectors. Funds from organisations such as the Heritage Lottery Fund and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have brought life back to historic sites, rejuvenated public spaces, and improved transport links. This, coupled with the warmth and strong community spirit of the locals, makes Rochdale a welcoming and vibrant place to live and work.
About the Role
As Assistant Director of Place, you will oversee key services that are integral to the functioning and development of Rochdale. These include Housing, Property, Environmental Management, Facilities Management, Technical Building Design, Highways and Capital Projects. Each of these areas are critical to maintaining the borough's infrastructure, enhancing public spaces, and delivering essential services to residents.
You will provide strategic leadership, ensuring that these services meet the highest standards and contribute to the council's broader objectives. Your role will involve managing complex, diverse operations, including the management of public buildings and schools, promoting green technology, ensuring fire safety and health regulations, and driving sustainability initiatives such as net zero homes.
Housing is a key priority for Rochdale, with challenges such as homelessness, temporary accommodation, and affordable housing shortages. You will lead on client relationship management with housing providers, manage the borough-wide housing strategy, and work on partnerships to deliver new homes and address the current housing crisis.
Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in major capital projects, such as the refurbishment of the iconic Rochdale Town Hall, aiming to establish it as a destination venue while ensuring it remains accessible to the local community.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformational change across the borough. You will work closely with the Leadership Team and elected members, contributing to the council’s strategic vision, and ensuring services are efficient, inclusive, and centred on the needs of Rochdale’s diverse population.
About You
We are looking for a strategic leader with the passion and vision to drive transformative change across a broad range of services. We are seeking someone who can bring a wide breadth of knowledge and skills to the role. You should be adept at partnership working, able to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders across Greater Manchester and ensure that Rochdale's priorities are well-positioned to secure funding and support for growth and development projects.
The ability to manage transformation is critical. You will be able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, embedding change across services in ways that enhance efficiency and improve outcomes for residents. Your leadership will inspire a culture of continuous improvement, where staff are empowered and motivated to deliver high-quality services.
This role requires strong communication and relationship-building skills. You will work closely with elected members, understand the complexities of local government, and ensure that council policies and priorities are implemented effectively.
If you are an ambitious and driven leader looking for a new challenge, this is a unique opportunity to make your mark on Rochdale’s future. With the borough’s ambitious growth plans and significant regeneration projects on the horizon, you will play a crucial role in shaping its success.
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 1st December
To apply:
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact abbie.hamilton-grant@tile-hill.co.uk.
Applications should include:
* Full contact details;
* Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
* Details of your current salary and notice period;
* Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.
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