Chief Executive

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead strategic initiatives and unite various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong political acumen, creativity, and resilience while ensuring the continuation of excellent services. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the country's successful local authorities.

Qualifications

• Political acumen to navigate complex environments.
• Creative thinking for innovative solutions.
• Resilience in managing change at scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the council's future.
• Unite various stakeholders behind a shared agenda.
• Deliver excellent services while protecting vulnerable communities.

Job description

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing council at a pivotal moment. Following the retirement of John Sinnott, one of local government’s longest-serving and most respected Chief Executives, we are seeking a successor who can build on our strengths and bring fresh vision and energy to the organisation. Working closely with a new administration and with partners across the public, private, and voluntary sectors, you will provide stability, strategic leadership, and the ability to unite people behind a shared agenda.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with political acumen, creativity, and resilience, someone who is confident in managing complexity and change at scale, but equally comfortable being visible, accessible, and trusted by colleagues, members, and communities alike. You will guide Leicestershire through the next chapter of its journey, ensuring we continue to deliver excellent services, protect the most vulnerable, and seize the opportunities of growth and reform. For the right candidate, this is an exceptional platform to shape the future of one of the country’s most successful local authorities.

Information

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Tim Farr on 07756 293292 / [e-mail] or Luke Judd on 07818 033872 / [e-mail].