Directorate Overview


Children, Families and Learning Directorate

Evolving into a more integrated children’s service that aims to address the needs of
all children, families and learners across the city.
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Environment and Transport

Dedicated to developing a Portsmouth that is clean, safe, healthy, accessible and prosperous.
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Health Housing and Social Care

Focused on protecting the vulnerable, promoting independence and sustainable communities in progressing towards equality and inclusion.
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Economy Culture and Community Safety

Working with employers, workers, tourists, visitors and residents to promote
Portsmouth as a place in which to invest, live, work and play.
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Corporate Resources and Services

Bringing together all the support services that enable staff and managers across
the council to deliver services to the city.
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Corporate Priority Teams

Small core teams that work across all the directorates in areas that are common
themes for the whole organisation.
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What are we looking for?

To deliver the type of organisation and services that meet the needs of the
city we need people that will focus their energies on achieving objectives and
driving the organisation forward.

All our services affect lives and you need to understand your role and the
impact your performance will have, we look for a number of core attributes in
a candidate. The level of understanding and expertise required depends on
the role that you are applying for.

Business Management – From following process to implementing complex business
procedures.

Customer Service – From understanding its importance to appreciating quality, cost and
impact of effective services.

Developing and Coaching People – From helping your team to mentoring and guiding
individuals and teams to success.

Initiative and Pro-activity – From taking responsibility to driving new initiatives and
developing new ideas.

Motivation and Leadership – From supporting the team from within to leading and inspiring
people to achieve.

Positive Attitude and Adaptability – Having the right attitude and embracing challenge
and change.

Self-Managing and Planning – from organising yourself to organising a complete project.

Team Player – From being part of to taking a team forward.

Communication – Both verbal and written to the appropriate level.

We have seen, consistently, that individuals who display these characteristics
are successful in working for us.