Ascension : Director Of Operations
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 23.04.2009 (Article Archived on 07.05.2009)

Competitive salary commensurate with status and a generous benefits package which includes the provision of housing, a utilities allowance, medical, dental and personal use of a vehicle.

ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT

Vacancy: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

(Note: This position was previously that of Director of Technical Services – this is not a new post)

Competitive salary commensurate with status and a generous benefits package which includes the provision of housing, a utilities allowance, medical, dental and personal use of a vehicle.

An exciting opportunity exists for a person with the right mix of technical and political managerial skills to make an important contribution to the development of this small British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. Experienced in change management and different models of service delivery, the successful candidate will be a dynamic and self-motivated individual with the practical ability to successfully deliver the corporate operational activities associated with the Ascension Island Government (AIG).

The JOB

• Responsible for leadership and the economic, efficient and effective management of all operational activities of AIG consisting of a wide range of public services.
• Preparation, control and efficient utilisation of operational budgets for the revenue account and the capital budget with a turnover in the region of £3m.
• The provision of comprehensive operational advice and guidance to the Administrator and other senior managers with regular reporting to key stakeholders.
• To take forward as part of the senior management team, a programme of dynamic change within the government’s activities.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Ascension Island Council which advises the Governor on matters of policy and legislative changes.

The PERSON

• Corporately qualified Engineer with experience of operating in both the public and private sector.  Experience in a DLO-type environment and/or contractor management within a small/medium sized local authority or health authority would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of change management at a senior corporate level.
• High level negotiation skills.
• An effective communicator with the ability to participate actively and have credible report writing ability.
• Strong leadership and person management skills.
• Experience of quality assurance systems would be an advantage.

For further details about the post please contact the Human Resources Manager, Alan Nicholls, on telephone (247) 7000 extn 150 or by email: alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac .

Application forms can be obtained from the Administrator’s Office by telephone on (247) 7000 ext 131 or email: sandra.benjamin@ascension.gov.ac .The closing date for applications will be 21^st May 2009.

Ross Denny

ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator’s office

Georgetown

20 April 2009