Starfish Search

Starfish Search is supporting a London Borough to appoint an Interim Assistant Chief Executive to provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of corporate services during a period of continued transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead corporate services including digital and ICT, HR and organisational development, communications and engagement, performance and business intelligence, customer services, governance and public health
Report to the Chief Executive and operate as a key member of the Corporate Management Team
Drive organisational improvement, transformation and service excellence across the Council
Ensure strong governance, effective performance management and a resident-focused approach
Work closely with Members, senior officers, partners and stakeholders to deliver corporate priorities
Provide visible leadership during a period of change and improvement

About you:

Senior experience in a local government chief officer or equivalent leadership role
Strong track record of leading complex organisations and delivering corporate transformation
Experience operating in politically sensitive environments at senior level
Proven ability to lead corporate services and drive organisational performance and improvement
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level

Interim Assistant Chief Executive

Local Authority
London

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