Jobs

Our mission is to improve the lives of Exeter residents, delivering the best possible value while providing opportunities, enhancing life chances, and driving sustainable economic development. We aim to build on the tangible progress we’ve made in recent months through our transformation, and this is a pivotal time for positive change in the City. Strengthening our local economy, alongside our communities and stakeholders, is central to everything we do, forming the core of our commitment to making a meaningful impact on our citizens' quality of life. We are seeking passionate, innovative, and driven senior leaders who understand what excellence looks like and have the confidence to make informed, evidence-based decisions that benefit Exeter and its communities.

In this critical role, you will drive the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Plan, leading the Operations Directorate to ensure effective service delivery across key areas such as environment, asset maintenance, waste management, public realm operations, and environmental health.

As part of the Strategic Management Board, you will provide visionary leadership to a wide range of services, building strong partnerships with stakeholders and ensuring the Council's services are innovative, customer-centric, and aligned with our continuous improvement goals. You will also play a vital role in managing large teams, overseeing substantial budgets, and driving forward initiatives that deliver value for money while maintaining a focus on sustainable economic development and community well-being.

We are looking for experienced leaders with a strong track record of success in managing complex operations, who can engage effectively with elected members, partners, and the community to ensure Exeter is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Requirements:

• Degree level education or equivalent, with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Extensive leadership and senior management experience in a complex organisation
• Strong track record in budget management and driving performance improvement
• Knowledge of the legislative framework surrounding local government
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of key services in Exeter, making a real difference to the community.

For an informal and confidential discussion please contact our retained consultants: Kelly Ridely on 07709 512415 or Kelly.Ridley@penna.com and Amin Aziz on 07709 514141 or Amin.Aziz@penna.com

Closing date: 17^th October 2024.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.