Welcome to Rochdale

Pioneering, Proud, Passionate

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the role of Assistant Director of Place at Rochdale Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to lead key operational services that directly impact the lives of our residents and the efficiency of our borough.

At Rochdale Borough Council, we’re passionate about providing high-quality services that residents can rely on. We’ve made major investments in infrastructure and public spaces, and now we’re looking for an experienced operational leader to help take our services to the next level. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your leadership will directly shape how we manage our streets, green spaces, facilities, and public assets.

As Assistant Director of Place, you will oversee a range of essential services, including Environmental Management, Highways, and Facilities Management. This role requires a hands-on, solutions-focused leader with a strong operational mindset to drive service improvements, enhance efficiencies, and deliver high-impact projects that benefit the borough.

You will play a crucial role in leading teams, managing resources effectively, and ensuring services meet the needs of our residents and businesses. Collaboration with internal departments, external partners, and the wider community will be key to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring the smooth operation of our essential services.

This is an exciting time to join Rochdale Borough Council. The role offers the chance to shape and develop service delivery, drive operational excellence, and contribute to meaningful improvements across the borough. If you are a dynamic, results-driven leader with a passion for delivering high-quality public services, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team.