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Chief Officer

Education

North Lanarkshire Council

£115,958 - £120,407

(35 Hours per week)

We are achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who live, work in or visit North Lanarkshire. These vital improvements are all part of a programme of major economic regeneration and growth that is already changing the landscape of North Lanarkshire.

As we deliver the Plan for North Lanarkshire and drive transformational change, we recognise that children and young people are critical to the future growth of the region and it’s vital they are given the best chance and opportunities to fulfil their potential.

The Chief Officer (Education) plays a critical role, directly supporting the strategic aim, by leading a broad holistic care service that is directly linked to education, and is focused on supporting children and young people in the context of the wider family and social community support systems that are an essential requirement in their long term growth and progression.

This role is wide-ranging and includes strategic lead responsibility for a number of areas across the spectrum of educational functions with an emphasis on attainment, performance and the wider achievement agenda, which are detailed within the recruitment pack available.

We have bright and determined people working here, that believe and are engaged in what we do.

If you’re motivated, ambitious and driven by achievement, then come and join us.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Andrew McPherson, Depute Chief Executive via Adrienne Henry on henryad@northlan.gov.uk Mobile 07939 284602

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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Chief Officer,

Legal and Democratic,

North Lanarkshire Council

£115,958 - £120,407

(35 Hours per week)

We are achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who live, work in or visit North Lanarkshire. These vital improvements are all part of a programme of major economic regeneration and growth that is already changing the landscape of North Lanarkshire.

As we deliver The Plan for North Lanarkshire and drive transformational change, it is vital that we have effective ongoing systems in place to control, manage and deliver our services to the highest standards of performance, ethics and Best Value. The Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic Services) plays a critical role in the effective legal, political, democratic, governance and information risk and security operations of the Council with a wide range of complex legal and statutory responsibilities which require to be carefully managed.

While delivering considerable change and improvement, we continue working with partners in addressing the significant challenges faced in improving outcomes for the people and communities of North Lanarkshire.

We can only achieve the outcomes required to meet these priorities by being solution focused and working together.

This role is wide-ranging and includes acting as the Council’s Monitoring Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Clerk to the Licencing Board, Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) with additional specific operational responsibilities including lead for the Council’s Registrar function; fraud and counter terrorism; and information risk and security.

We have bright and determined people working here, that believe and are engaged in what we do.

If you’re motivated, ambitious and driven by achievement, then come and join us.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Des Murray Chief Executive - North Lanarkshire Council via Adrienne Henry on 07939284602 or at henryad@northlan.gov.uk

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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Chief Officer,

Finance and Technology,

North Lanarkshire Council

£115,958 - £120,407

(35 Hours per week)

We are achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who live, work in or visit North Lanarkshire. These vital improvements are all part of a programme of major economic regeneration and growth that is already changing the landscape of North Lanarkshire.

As we deliver The Plan for North Lanarkshire and drive transformational change, it is vital that we have effective ongoing systems in place to control, manage and deliver our services to the highest standards of performance, ethics and Best Value. The Council’s Chief Officer (Finance and Technology) role encompasses a critical portfolio of strategic responsibilities, business services and supports that includes acting as key advisor to the Chief Executive and the Council as the Section 95 Officer.

The revised role has an enhanced remit which now includes setting the Council’s core financial strategy; managing the Council’s revenue and capital budgets; delivering robust financial services, including revenues and benefits, as well as overall responsibility for the delivery of the Council’s Digital and IT strategy and its supporting programme of digital and technological transformation to drive further savings and efficiencies, aligning to the full realisation of the Council’s desired future operating model.

While delivering considerable change and improvement, we continue working with partners in addressing the significant challenges faced in improving outcomes for the people and communities of North Lanarkshire.

We can only achieve the outcomes required to meet these priorities by being solution focused and working together.

We have bright and determined people working here, that believe and are engaged in what we do.

If you’re motivated, ambitious and driven by achievement, then come and join us.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by

Des Murray

Chief Executive - North Lanarkshire Council

via Adrienne Henry on 07939284602 or at

henryad@northlan.gov.uk

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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North Lanarkshire's Health & Social Care Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, creative and inspiring individual to join us to help shape and influence our ambitious plans and future direction. Our partnership is committed to providing high quality & responsive adult integrated health & social care services for the people of North Lanarkshire.

We are currently recruiting a Chief Financial Officer to undertake the role of Section 95 Officer to deliver strategic financial management for North Lanarkshire's Health & Social Care Partnership. Working closely with the Integrated Joint Board and Chief Officer, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of economically efficient and effective budgets to ensure public money is used appropriately.

You will provide the partnership with assurance on financial governance arrangements, administration and deployment of financial resources associated with integration. You will have a key role developing joint strategies and frameworks to support the foundations of financial planning and reporting in line with legislation, organisational policies and professional requirements. As part of our strategic leadership team, you will positively contribute to organisational transformation of services and functions and strategic commissioning plans.

We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator and can demonstrate they have the skills to build and develop successful collaborative working across the partnership. Previous financial experience working at a senior management level, preferably within Local Authority or NHS and possession of a degree level qualification are essential.

Applicants must be a member of an appropriate CCAB body (e.g. CIPFA/CA/CIMA/ACCA).

This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Accordingly, on accepting this appointment you will be disqualified from becoming or remaining a Member of a Local Authority, the Scottish Parliament, the European Parliament or from undertaking certain political activities as defined in the Regulations introduced from time to time by the Secretary of State for Scotland. A copy of the Council’s policy on politically restricted posts will be made available to the post holder.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Ross McGuffie, Chief Officer, NL (H&SCP) via Adrienne Henry on 07939284602 or at henryad@northlan.gov.uk

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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Service: Chief Executive’s Office

Job Title: Chief Officer (Audit and Risk)

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Grade: JNC 34-36, £99,064 - £103,354 p/a.

Hours: 35

ROLE SUMMARY

The Chief Officer Audit and Risk plays a vital strategic role, delivering a regular programme of audit work; holding services to account; identifying areas of weakness in terms of risk management, internal control, governance, or service failure and providing professional advice and guidance to the Chief Executive and Chief Officers to ensure the Council maintains the highest possible standards.

This includes designing and delivering best practice operational audit and risk practices across the organisation, as well as horizon scanning and assessing all strategic and operational risks and putting in place robust plans to ensure these are mitigated and managed accordingly.

JOB PURPOSE

Being accountable as a Chief Officer and member of the Corporate Management Team for the overall strategic leadership and management of the functional service areas delegated to the role within the wider Chief Executive’s Services Directorate.

Contributing to the wider management of the Council as part of the Corporate Management Team and the Business Management Team, with specific lead responsibility for areas of corporate priority as allocated by the Chief Executive.

Please see attached Recruitment Pack for further details. This advert closes on Sunday 18th August 2024 and interviews will be held week beginning 9 September 2024.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.

We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire are ambitious organisations which aspire to high performance and excellent care and experience.

Working in close partnership with North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire, the Health and Social Care Partnership is focused on the successful integration of community-based health and social care services. This is critical to our shared ambition, to enhance the quality of our Health and Social Care services and ensure that our most vulnerable residents lead healthier, safer and more independent lives.

Working between North Lanarkshire Civic Centre and NHS Lanarkshire's Kirkland's Hospital, the Chief Officer, Health and Social Care Partnership, is a critical role within the leadership team responsible for leading and driving the transformation agenda.

The primary focus of the North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership will be the continued integration and improvement of joint services, identifying where further integration would deliver better outcomes for the public, our joint service users and their carers and developing effective plans to tackle the growing causes of health inequality across North Lanarkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader with vision, drive and passion as well as a broad range of strategic and professional skills.

The Chief Officer is responsible to both the Council and the Health Board for the full integration and delivery of all services which are delegated to the partnership. These include the full range of community-based health services and the social care of adults with a focus on delivering person centred, effective, safe, quality care in a timely way.

This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the holder will be expected to comply with the Chief Officers’ Code of Conduct, demonstrating the ethical standards expected of officials in public service. The Council’s conditions of service for Chief Officer posts are those for the Scottish Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Officials in Scotland, as varied in terms of any Local agreement(s) in force from time to time.

For an informal discussion, contact Des Murray, Chief Executive at North Lanarkshire Council via Adrienne Henry on Email: HenryAd@northlan.gov.uk or telephone : 07939284602

or alternatively Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive, NHS Lanarkshire via Allison McLean at allison.mclean@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.**

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