Dear candidate

Thank you for your interest in Northumberland County Council. This is an exciting time for us as we look to create a brand new organisation to serve the people of Northumberland.

It is of course a time of huge change. What will be vital in the months ahead will be to focus on our emerging values and behaviours to make sure that we are citizen focused. This goes way beyond good customer service – it’s about exploring the deeper relationship we have with citizens. I am also particularly keen to exploit the very strong identification with place that exists here through the development of employees as citizens. We in Northumberland can be at the forefront of doing this. We have to think differently about our work - get out and see the world from the customer’s point of view.

The role of Head of Property Services is key for us. It will impact upon the way we deliver our services for the future and achieve value for money from our property assets. We are aware that we need to improve the services we provide in this area. There is more information about the role on this website, but if you have any further queries please contact our advising consultants GatenbySanderson. 

If you do apply, I hope to meet you in due course.

Regards

Steve Stewart