Jobs

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.   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.

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 are 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 residents.

If you want to find out more about playing your part in our transformation please see https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/as-chief-exec-ce/ or contact Sunita Patel at Starfish Search: sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com. 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.