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Trafford Council

Head of Greater Manchester Shared Services

Manchester
Posted about 17 hours ago
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About Trafford

Few boroughs have a story quite like Trafford’s. Home to Manchester United, the Trafford Centre, world-class sport, outstanding schools and Trafford General Hospital, the birthplace of the NHS. Trafford is recognised nationally for achievement, innovation and opportunity. It is also a borough of contrast and possibility; successful, diverse, well-connected and determined to ensure that every community benefits from its future.

At the heart of Greater Manchester, Trafford has built a reputation for strong partnerships, successful schools, thriving communities and an economy that continues to attract investment and opportunity. As we continue to modernise and evolve we are looking for two exceptional leaders who can bring fresh thinking, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to services that are integral to our future.

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The Role: Head of Greater Manchester Shared Services

The Head of Greater Manchester Shared Services is a high-profile partnership role, working with Trafford Council and Greater Manchester Police to lead one of the region’s most established shared service arrangements. This role offers the chance to bring fresh thinking, strategic leadership and commercial insight to services that are important to Trafford’s future.

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Contact Information

Head of Greater Manchester Shared Services: Contact Chantelle Wooldridge, 07557 018320

Closing Date

Closing date: 11th September 9am

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Skills

Strategic Leadership
Commercial Insight
Partnership Management
Collaborative Approach
Service Modernisation
Sound Judgement
Fresh Thinking

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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