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Executive Chief Officer Education and Learning

Executive Chief Officer Education and Learning

The Highland Council

Highland

  • Expired
Salary:
£93,932
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
26 May 2021

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and resourceful executive with a proven ability to lead and inspire. With a clear and compelling vision for building upon the excellent education service delivered in the Highlands you will continue to drive forward improvements. You will deliver robust strategic direction and engagement with stakeholders and develop a positive and effective interface with elected members.

The Highlands of Scotland are special and unique. A stunningly diverse geography covering 26,484 sq km. We are ambitious for our children and with overall responsibility for 179 primary schools and 29 secondary schools serving over 30,000 pupils you will be committed to fostering all Highland children’s achievement. 

You will be joining a high performing successful organisation located in a unique part of the country, a removal and relocation package of up to £6,500 is available. 

You should have significant senior leadership experience, preferably gained in the public sector. This role will present you the opportunity to shape the future for our children and evidence lasting impact to the sustainability of the Highlands. 

For further information about Highland Council, this exciting role and detail on how to apply please visit: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highland-council/jobs/executive-chief-officer-education-and-learning-217727

Closing date for applications - 5pm on Wednesday 26th May 2021

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About The Highland Council

The Highlands of Scotland

Gàidhealtachd na h-Alba


The Highlands of Scotland is renowned for its beauty, hospitality and lifestyle. It is home to the Cairngorms, Scotland’s second National Park and the largest in the UK, and the new UNESCO ecopark in NW Sutherland. The population of the Highlands is 235,830. Inverness is the administrative and transport hub of the region - a city with over 63,000 inhabitants. It is a fast growing and ambitious centre with international air links. The University of the Highlands and Islands’ new Inverness Campus is one of the most ambitious projects in Scotland. Opened in 2015, it is a nationally and internationally significant location for business, research, education and has a thriving life sciences community. The Council and our partners signed a City-Region Deal worth £315 million in 2017 and this is delivering a range of exciting projects over a 10 year period.

www.highland.gov.uk/cityregiondeal

There’s something different and special about life in the north of Scotland. Whether it’s down to the diversity of the geography, an area rich in outdoor opportunities; whether it’s the vibrant culture or the friendly welcome, the Highlands offers one of the most distinctive lifestyle choices available anywhere in Scotland - and by extension, some of the most distinctive career choices too.


About The Highland Council

Mu Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd


The Highland Council is one of 32 councils in Scotland, serving people across 26,484 sq km. The Council has 74 elected members. The Administration is a coalition of Independent Group; Scottish Liberal Democrats; and Scottish Labour Party.

The Highland Council provides a wide range of services with a revenue budget of £648m (2021-22). The priorities for the Council (2017-22) are highlighted in the Administration’s Programme ‘Local voices, Highland choices’; the Council’s Corporate Plan, and the budget strategy ‘Ambitious Highland – Health and Prosperity Strategy for Highland’


Programme


‘Local Voices, Highland Choices’ sets out the Council’s ambition and priorities, within 8 high level goals and 6 themes:

• A Council that champions the Highlands

• A place to live

• A place to thrive

• A place to prosper

• A welcoming place

• Your Highland Council

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