Principal Advisor (post based in Hamilton)
Starting salary £34,549 per annum
The post is graded PO4 – PO6: £34,549 to £41,616 (SCP 41 to 49)
The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) is a dynamic local authority association promoting excellence in the delivery of local services. APSE provides a range of services to member councils across the UK including advice and research; consultancy; benchmarking; and training.
A vacancy has arisen for the post of Principal Advisor based at the Association’s Hamilton office. APSE is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to work as part of a team in order to respond to an increasing demand for services.
The Principal Advisor will provide a broad range of advisory, research and information services to APSE committees and member authorities, as well as having responsibility for coordinating and developing the Association’s work within wider defined areas / regions. The post holder will also take responsibility for managing the existing support team based in Hamilton.
The successful applicant will experience of working within local government and/or public service provision and will be able to interpret and develop policy initiatives. The ability to present information clearly, orally and in writing is also essential. All applicants should be educated to graduate level or equivalent.
The post is based in Hamilton, although a significant amount of travelling will be involved throughout the United Kingdom
For further information or for an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Bramah, Assistant Chief Executive on 0161 772 1810 / email: mbramah@apse.org.uk
Closing date for the receipt of applications is 4pm Wednesday 31st March 2010.
Interviews are likely to be held w/c 19th April 2010.
This post is exempt under the provisions of the rehabilitation of offenders act and the successful applicant will be subject to a police and /or other record check, known as a disclosure, to confirm suitability for the post.
APSE is an equal opportunities employer.
