Chief Executive

EMAP Publishing Limited; Ballymena; Vor Ort; GBP 123.000 - 134.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead a council serving 140,000 residents across Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and surrounding communities.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong governance, financial stewardship and the ability to work with Elected Members, staff and stakeholders to drive innovation, service delivery and organisational improvement.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring strong governance and financial stewardship.
• Drive delivery of high-quality services and drive innovation, improvement and organisational success.
• Collaborate with Elected Members, staff, partners and stakeholders to guide the organisation.

Jobbeschreibung

Chief Executive

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Salary: £123,477 - £133,618 per annum

Location: Ballymena, UK

Contract: Permanent

Published: 17 Oct 2026

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become its new Chief Executive to help shape the future of one of Northern Ireland's most ambitious boroughs.

Serving more than 140,000 residents across Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and our surrounding rural communities, the Council plays a key role in supporting economic growth, delivering high-quality services and helping our communities thrive.

With a workforce of nearly 700 and an annual expenditure budget of £102.2million, we are looking for an experienced leader with the vision, integrity and determination to guide the organisation through all the opportunities and challenges local government brings.

As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring strong governance, financial stewardship and the effective delivery of services. You will work closely with Elected Members, staff, partners and stakeholders to drive innovation, improvement and organisational success.

This is a significant leadership opportunity and unique chance to lead one of Northern Ireland's most ambitious councils.