Executive Director of Place
Wirral Council
£151,906 – £168,182
Wirral is a place of real diversity, character and opportunity. Located between the River Mersey and the Dee Estuary, with Liverpool to the east and North Wales on the doorstep, the borough combines strong coastal and rural communities with vibrant urban centres and a growing visitor economy. It is home to around 325,000 residents and benefits from excellent connectivity to the wider city region and beyond.
The borough has a strong sense of place and identity, with distinct towns and neighbourhoods, each with their own strengths and priorities. This diversity underpins Wirral’s approach to local decision‑making, community engagement and service delivery, and requires leadership that is collaborative, resilient and genuinely place‑focused.
THE ROLE
The Council is entering a new chapter, with a new Chief Executive in Matt Bennett, a refreshed senior leadership structure and a clear focus on modernising the organisation and delivering outcomes residents can see and feel.
As Executive Director of Place, you will lead one of the Council’s most significant portfolios, bringing together Neighbourhoods and Regeneration into a single strategic directorate. This is a role that connects everyday services with long-term opportunity, shaping the way residents experience the borough now and the way Wirral grows for decades to come.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering place-based change at scale, who brings energy and ambition and a clear vision of what success looks like. A strong collaborator, your values will put Wirral’s communities at the heart of how the borough grows and develops.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information please contact Tim Farr (07756 293292 / tim.farr@starfishsearch.com) or Tom Ripley (07701 217 520 / tom.ripley@starfishsearch.com).
ROLE PROFILE Structure ChartTimeline
Closing Date: 31st May 2026
Shortlisting: 4th or 5th June 2026
Technical Interviews: 8th June 2026
Longlisting: 15th or 16th June 2026
1:1s with CEX: w/c 22nd June 2026
Final Interviews: 29th June 2026
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.
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