Assistant Chief Executive

Cheshire East Council
£85,883 to £115,826
Hackney

Cheshire East is a big borough with huge potential.  Home to 400,000 people – it’s a place with fantastic assets, great connectivity and serious economic clout. With a new Leader and Deputy Leader, and a new Chief Executive in place, the council is embarking on a major reset to ensure our financial sustainability and protect essential services – creating a council that is fit for the future and that can continue to deliver our ambitions for the borough.

This includes recruiting a new team of outstanding senior officers who will play a fundamental role in our transformation journey and make a huge impact across the council and the borough.  We know we have a challenging journey ahead of us – but the building blocks are in place and we are determined to emerge as a stronger and more innovative council, with the right people and the right structure in place.   Ultimately, this is about our communities and residents.  The prize ahead is our ability to offer them the excellent services and support they deserve and fully release the borough’s potential.

THE ROLE

As Assistant Chief Executive, you will lead the Engagement and Communications, Transformation, Strategy, Policy and Performance services, and drive the strategic change that will support the Chief Executive to shape a council that is fit for the future, delivering for Cheshire East’s communities.

You will provide strategic leadership, operational management and accountability for the delivery of the Council’s ambitious transformation programme and continuous improvement ensuring clear cohesion across the Council’s officers, Members and Transformation Board.

We’re looking for a senior policy, strategy and performance professional who brings a proven track record of delivering large scale change and improvement. Someone who will thrive on the opportunity to work collaboratively with the corporate leadership team, Directors and Members to develop and deliver the priorities of the Council’s Corporate Plan and improve outcomes for our communities.

INFORMATION

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Sunita Patel on 07561 708023 or sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com

ROLE PROFILE     Senior Management Structure    
Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025

Useful Links
Facts and Figures VIEW
Budget and MTFS VIEW
Our Transformation Plan VIEW
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge in March 2024 VIEW
Political Composition VIEW
The CLT VIEW
Visit Cheshire VIEW
Cheshire East Council Plan 2024-25 VIEW
Message from the Chief Executive VIEW
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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