Chief Executive
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- Employer:
- Wiltshire Council
- Location:
- Trowbridge
- Salary:
- up to £196,598 (pending pay award)
- Closing Date:
- Sunday 26th May 23:59
- Job Ref:
- GSe111146
Description
Under the dynamic leadership of our current political and officer team, Wiltshire Council has achieved significant successes and impressive progress. Established in 2009, we are a mature and successful unitary authority with a track record of delivery and a culture of excellence. We are looking for our next Chief Executive to capitalise on these conditions, continue to ensure we meet our financial, social, and environmental commitments, and build a future-proofed organisation to consistently deliver the best for our communities.
As our next Chief Executive, you will lead an outstanding team of committed professionals, delivering robust and sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by our residents and businesses. You will play a key ambassadorial role, representing Wiltshire regionally and nationally, working with our partners in the NHS and broader public sector to continue focusing on our prevention agenda. You will provide outstanding financial leadership, ensuring that we remain financially sustainable and focused on delivering the best value for money for the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, including serving Chief Executives and those aspiring to step up into a role at this level. We will consider candidates from within or outside of the local government sector. What matters most to us is your proven leadership track record and your alignment with our values and vision.
We have an exceptional organisation, and we are looking for an outstanding leader to make sure we keep it that way. The role requires the candidate to maintain and build upon the existing close working relationships with The Leader and elected members.
For further information, please speak to our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Seb Lowe (07464 543442) or Tim Hills (07393 011130).
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Seb Lowe
- Telephone:
- 07464 543 442
- Contact:
- Tim Hills
- Telephone:
- 07393 011 130