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Situated on the idyllic Jurassic coast, Dorset is known for its beautiful beaches, landscapes and history. Many visitors have been known to choose Dorset as their retirement location in later life. But Dorset isn’t just a place to visit for relaxation. It is the perfect setting to level up and further develop your career.
With our flexible working offer you will have the opportunity to explore the breadth and beauty of Dorset all whilst shaping the future for local communities.
Every decision you make and every conversation you have will paint the picture of leadership and management within Dorset Council. In the same way that our roles differ, so will our style of managing employees and the way you each lead your teams.
Whatever role someone takes within Dorset Council, it's important they know what to expect from their manager and that you as a manager are also clear about what you should be doing.
There are 3 clear expectations we have of all our managers:
We want our managers to be successful and influential leaders who are committed to developing themselves. It is important you do this for not only your own personal development, but also so we know we are serving our customers, residents, colleagues, and teams in the best possible way.