Council structure

The Council's job is to ensure our area is a great place to work, live, visit and invest in.

By working with our partners, we deliver local services ranging from education, social care and housing, to libraries, refuse collection and benefits.

The Council employs over 6,500 staff. Its most senior official is the Chief Executive, Craig Hatton.

Craig, along with the Executive Leadership Team, oversees the delivery of all of our services.

The current Chief Officer and Directorate Structure includes the following core services:

• Corporate Services which includes Head of Service (Democratic), Head of Service (Finance), Head of Service (People and ICT) who directly report to the Chief Executive
• Executive Director - Education supported by Head of Service (Education)
• Executive Director - Communities and Housing supported by Head of Service (Connected Communities) and Head of Service (Housing and Public Protection)
• Executive Director - Place supported by Director (Regional Economy), Head of Service (Ayrshire Growth Deal), Head of Service (Sustainability, Transport and Corporate Property) and Head of Service (Neighbourhood Services)
• Director - Health and Social Care Partnership supported by Head of Service (Children, Families and Justice), Head of Service (Health and Community Care), Head of Service (Mental Health) and Chief Social Work Officer