Appointment of Head of Child Care Services,
East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Dear Candidate

Thank you for your interest in the above position.

This is a role of great significance, central to raising the quality of life, prospects and fulfillment of East Riding people. Continuing our philosophy of delivering and improving first class service is of paramount importance to us.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council was formed in April 1996 and is the area’s largest employer. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest possible standards of service across more than 500 services, to 324,800 people over 930 square miles. We are very proud of our workforce and recognise that our people are our single most important asset. As a council, we continue to be recognised locally, regionally and nationally for many aspects of our work both inside and outside local government circles.

Joining East Riding of Yorkshire Council will be an exceptional opportunity for the successful applicant, who will continue to develop our services by integrating and developing a team focused on delivering excellence for the people who live and work across the East Riding.

I do hope that you will be encouraged by what you have read and heard about East Riding of Yorkshire Council. We have worked hard and our reputation as one of the country’s most forward thinking councils is well deserved. If you feel that you have the requisite experience, ambition and vision to build upon this success, then I would be delighted to hear from you.

Yours sincerely,

Cllr Stephen Parnaby - Leader

* If you require any further information about the application process please telephone 01482 391208 during normal office hours or alternatively leave a message on our 24 hour recruitment line on telephone number 01482 391206.

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