ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Sunday 2 August at 11.55pm.
Permanent: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8.45am – 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am – 4.15pm
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Internal applicants must apply via the opportunity marketplace and complete their skills and qualifications either via the “Me” tab on Fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking on the link in the “Review skills and qualifications” section of the application form.
Executive Director Housing and Technical Resources
As one of Scotland’s largest and most ambitious local authorities, South Lanarkshire Council is looking for an exceptional Executive Director to lead Housing and Technical Resources and play a key role in our Corporate Management Team. This is a significant leadership role with responsibility for Housing Services and Property Services – including more than 26 council homes, homelessness and housing support, property assets, construction programmes, repairs, maintenance, and the council’s energy efficiency agenda.
Suitable candidates will bring a strong public service ethos, sound political awareness and a clear focus on meeting the needs of tenants, residents and service users. You will work constructively with elected members, employees, partners and communities to deliver responsive, high‑quality services in a challenging environment shaped by evolving legislative, regulatory and financial demands.
You will provide clear strategic direction, lead complex services through change, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver robust, high‑quality, and sustainable services which are aligned to the Council’s vision and values.
Key Qualifications
- Senior leadership experience within a large, complex public sector organisation
- Strong strategic and operational management skills focusing on continuous improvement
- Substantial track record of delivering strategic programmes across a large and complex organisation
- Passionate about public service and improving the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire
- Credibility, integrity and political awareness
- Educated to degree standard and/or professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience
As part of the application process, candidates are requested to answer the 3 questions below. Responses should be uploaded as a separate supporting document with your application:
- Experience leading multi‑functional teams at Head of Service, Director or equivalent senior level across multiple service areas, including your leadership approach, skills and experience you used to achieve impact.
- Role and level of responsibility in leading service delivery, improving performance and maintaining recognised standards within a challenging financial environment.
- Significant transformation or improvement programme you have led, including key deliverables, your personal contribution, stakeholder engagement and how the outcome supported strategic objectives and improved services for communities, tenants or service users.
All applications for this post are online. Please note that all correspondence will be via the email address you provide; it is therefore recommended that candidates check their inbox, junk and spam folders regularly so that vital communication is not missed.
Recruitment Checks
As part of our commitment to good practice, statutory compliance and safer recruitment, we carry out essential pre‑employment checks relevant to the role. These may include confirmation of identity and right to work status; PVG membership and Disclosure Scotland checks; proof of qualifications, professional registration/membership checks; foreign police check (if you have lived abroad for over 3 months in the last 10 years); employment history including gaps; and employment reference checks.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order. It is politically restricted in terms of Section 2 Category 3 of the Local Government and Housing Act and the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups within our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a proud holder of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we commit to support members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, who meet the essential criteria.
Benefits
- Enrolment in an award‑winning local government pension scheme (LGPS)
- Salary sacrifice & shared cost AVC scheme if you are an LGPS member
- Up to 33 days annual leave and 10 days public holiday entitlement
- Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
- Employee discounts (including cinema)
- Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, employee assistance program
- Occupational sick pay
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